h. DOA-3478 Vendor Reference.doc

This is a Vendor Reference form issued by the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, State Bureau of Procurement, Division of Enterprise Operations, for Bid/Proposal #PA180734 regarding Macaroni and Cheese bulk food processing. The State of Wisconsin, on behalf of the Department of Public Instruction, is requesting bids for the processing of USDA Bulk Cheese (Natural American FDB Barrel, Material ID Code #110242) into Macaroni and Cheese with whole grain pasta. The processed product will be distributed to Wisconsin schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) as well as to Residential Child Care Institutions and Summer Food Service Programs. The State intends to award the contract to the vendor providing the best product, as determined by student taste tests, at the lowest total price per serving. Vendors must provide references for four or more installations with similar requirements, including company name, address, contact person, telephone number, email address, and a description of products and services used.

The vendor reference form requires documentation of relevant experience with comparable projects and services. If a vendor is proposing any arrangement involving a third party, the named references must also reflect similar third-party arrangements. This requirement ensures that prospective vendors demonstrate established capability and successful performance history in bulk food processing operations similar in scope and scale to the State's needs. The form is available in accessible formats for qualified individuals with disabilities.