Attachment_E_-_Questions.doc

ATTACHMENT E

QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED OF PERSONS LISTED AS REFERENCES

1. How long and in what capacity have you known the contractor?

2. How would you best describe the contractor’s professional strengths and weaknesses?

For the following questions, rate each factor using a scale of 0 to 4

(4 being most favorable), and also include an explanation for the rating:

3. How would you rate the contractor’s general communications and analytical skills? ___

4. Has the contractor provided data verification or evaluation services for you? ___ If so, how would you rate the contractor’s knowledge of data collection/analysis experience with grassroots groups or non-governmental organizations?

5. How would you rate the contractor’s Spanish writing and speaking skills? ___

6. Would you consider this contractor to be timely in performing services (interviewing and data gathering, analyzing and evaluating, writing and submitting reports, etc.)? ___

7. How does the contractor perform as part of a team and/or as a team leader; is the contractor willing to work patiently with other individuals to reach decisions and share information?

8. Does this contractor utilize cost control measures in providing services at a fair and reasonable rate?

9. Does the contractor demonstrate a collaborative, respectful and professional attitude in all business relationships, including with individuals or groups of various ethnicities and economic backgrounds?

10. Is the contractor open to suggestions to improve their customer service, work product, attitudes/relationships?

11. How would you rate the overall quality of customer service that this contractor has provided for you?

Company Name and/or Individual (provider of information): ________________________

Contractor Name (for whom you are providing references/information): _______________

Solicitation Number: __________________