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Values-Based Vendor Orientation Factsheet

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  • Vendors

Values-Based Vendor Orientation Factsheet

Orientation materials provide an opportunity to highlight key information that is tailored to values-based procurement. These materials provide common ground that conversations and relationships can grow from.

Keep In Mind:

Additional information about alternative language and how to complete each provision of this tool can be found on the relevant Implementation Stage in the Guide.


Title

[Values-Based Vendor]: Factsheet for Purchasers

[Address]

[Website]

Email: [Email] | Phone: [Phone]

Introduction

[Values-Based Vendor] is [enter short description of company’s mission or purpose]. [Insert Values-Based Vendor’s story, considering including pictures]. [If additional information is available online, include the link. 

Program

[Value-Based Vendor’s Programs]: Program Spotlight

[Values-Based Vendor] provides [insert product types (e.g., produce, meat, dairy, etc.)]. [Vendor’s] products are [insert vendor certifications; specific growing, processing, or production practices and characteristics].

During [time frame/season], [Values-Based Vendor] offers:

  • [Insert list of available/anticipated products, anticipated quantities, anticipated prices (if available), and product certifications or practices]

[If applicable, repeat for multiple time frames/seasons.]

Logistics

[Values-Based Vendor]: Key Administrative and Logistics Information

Ordering: [Values-Based Vendor] distributes product availability and price lists on [day]. Orders must be placed by [time, day].

Delivery Logistics: [Values-Based Vendor] makes deliveries on [day] between [time range].

Payment Processes: [Values-Based Vendor] accepts [insert accepted payment types].

Contact

Contact Us!

Interested in working with to [Values-Based Vendor]? Contact [insert Designated Contact], [insert title/role], to discuss any questions you may have and learn about next steps to begin purchasing.

[Designated Contact] is available at: [email]; [phone number].

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