f. DOA-3478 Vendor Reference.doc

This is a Vendor Reference form issued by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration, State Bureau of Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Public Instruction for Bid/Proposal PA180737 concerning Cheese Quesadilla processing. The solicitation requests bids for processing USDA bulk cheese—either Mozzarella (LM PT Skim, unfrozen, Material ID Code #110244) or Cheddar Yellow Block (Material ID Code #110254)—into cheese quesadillas. The processed product will be evaluated based on student taste tests and offered at the lowest total price per serving. The quesadillas will be distributed to Wisconsin schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) that receive USDA Foods, including both public and private schools, as well as participants in the Summer Food Service Program.

Bidders are required to provide vendor references documenting four or more similar installations with comparable requirements. Each reference must include the company name, complete address with ZIP+4, contact person, phone number, email address, and a description of products and services used. If the vendor proposes any third-party arrangements, the named references should reflect similar arrangements. The form accommodates four reference entries and is available in accessible formats for qualified individuals with disabilities.