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Values-Based Vendor Orientation Factsheet
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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].