1-T0438 Industrial Lift RFP 100617.pdf

Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal

Bid # 18DPP00175

For: T0438–Battery Charges, Industrial Lifts, & Pallet Trucks Maintenance & Repair: Statewide

Event Date Time

Vendor’s {Bidder’s} Electronic Question Due Date (Refer to Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 1.3.1 for more information.)

10/20/17 2:00 PM

Mandatory/Optional Pre-Quote {Proposal} Submission Conference (Refer to Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 1.3.5 for more information.)

Not Applicable

Mandatory/Optional Site Visit (Refer to Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 1.3.4 for more information.)

Not Applicable

Quote {Proposal} Submission Date (Refer to Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 1.3.2 for more information.)

11/17/17 2:00 PM

Dates are subject to change. All times contained in the Bid Solicitation {RFP} refer to Eastern Time.

All changes will be reflected in Bid Amendments {Addenda} to the Bid Solicitation {RFP} posted on the Division of Purchase and Property website and on www.njstart.gov.

Small Business

Set-Aside

Status ☐ Not Applicable

☐ Entire Blanket P.O. {Contract}

☐ Partial Blanket P.O. {Contract}

☒ Subcontracting Only

Category

☒ I ☐ IV

☒ II ☐ V

☒ III ☐ VI

Bid Solicitation {RFP} Issued By Using Agency/Agencies

State of New Jersey State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury Cooperative Purchasing Program Participants Division of Purchase and Property Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0230

Date: October 06, 2017 http://www.njstart.gov/

Table of Contents

INFORMATION FOR VENDORS {BIDDERS}

PURPOSE AND INTENT

BACKGROUND

REGIONS

LOCATION, DELIVERY HOURS, & SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

KEY EVENTS

ELECTRONIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES {PROPOSALS}

VENDOR {BIDDER} SUPPORT

MANDATORY/OPTIONAL SITE VISIT

MANDATORY/OPTIONAL PRE-QUOTE {PROPOSAL} CONFERENCE

PRE-QUOTE {PROPOSAL} DOCUMENT REVIEW

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BID AMENDMENTS {ADDENDA}: REVISIONS TO THIS BID SOLICITATION {RFP}

VENDOR {BIDDER} RESPONSIBILITY

COST LIABILITY

CONTENTS OF QUOTE {PROPOSAL}

ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUOTE {PROPOSAL} INFORMATION

PRICE ALTERATION IN QUOTES {PROPOSALS}

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} ERRORS

JOINT VENTURE

RECIPROCITY FOR JURISDICTIONAL VENDOR {BIDDER} PREFERENCE

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} ACCEPTANCES AND REJECTIONS

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

DEFINITIONS

CROSSWALK

GENERAL DEFINITIONS

BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT}-SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS

SCOPE OF WORK

SERVICE REQUEST/REPAIR & RESPONSE TIME

DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS) LOCATION

SERVICE RELATED PARTS

VENDOR {CONTRACTOR} PERSONNEL

VENDOR {CONTRACTOR} BACKUP PERSONNEL

SECURITY CLEARANCE

VENDOR’S {CONTRACTOR’S} WARRANTY

BILLING/INVOICING

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

GENERAL

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} DELIVERY AND IDENTIFICATION

NJSTART ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION VS. HARD COPY SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION

NJSTART SUBMISSION OF QUOTE {PROPOSAL}

HARD COPY SUBMISSION

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} CONTENT

FORMS, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED WITH QUOTE {PROPOSAL}

FORMS, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT} AWARD

AND THAT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED WITH THE QUOTE {PROPOSAL}

SUBMITTAL(S)

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND EXPERIENCE

PRICE SCHEDULE/SHEET

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM

SPECIAL CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT}

PRECEDENCE OF SPECIAL CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT} TERM AND EXTENSION OPTION

BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT} TRANSITION

CHANGE ORDER {CONTRACT AMENDMENT}

VENDOR {CONTRACTOR} RESPONSIBILITIES

SUBSTITUTION OF STAFF

SUBSTITUTION OR ADDITION OF SUBCONTRACTOR(S)

OWNERSHIP OF MATERIAL

SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

DATA CONFIDENTIALITY

DATA SECURITY STANDARDS

TAX RETURN DATA SECURITY

SECURITY PLAN

NEWS RELEASES

ADVERTISING

LICENSES AND PERMITS

CLAIMS AND REMEDIES

CLAIMS

REMEDIES

REMEDIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH MATERIAL BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT} REQUIREMENTS

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

RETAINAGE

ADDITIONAL WORK AND/OR SPECIAL PROJECTS

MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE STATE OF NJ STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS (SSTC)

INSURANCE - PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE

BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT} ACTIVITY REPORT

ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS

PROGRAM EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT FOR STATE USING AGENCIES

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} EVALUATION

RIGHT TO WAIVE

DIRECTOR’S RIGHT OF FINAL QUOTE {PROPOSAL} ACCEPTANCE

STATE'S RIGHT TO INSPECT VENDOR (BIDDER) FACILITIES

CLARIFICATION OF QUOTE {PROPOSAL} / STATE'S RIGHT TO REQUEST FURTHER INFORMATION

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} EVALUATION COMMITTEE

ORAL PRESENTATION

EVALUATION CRITERIA

TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

VENDOR’S {BIDDER’S} PRICE SCHEDULE

QUOTE (PROPOSAL) DISCREPANCIES

EVALUATION OF THE QUOTES {PROPOSALS}

NEGOTIATION AND BEST AND FINAL OFFER (BAFO)

“REQUEST FOR REVISION” WITHIN NJSTART

POOR PERFORMANCE

BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT} AWARD

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BEFORE BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT} AWARD

REQUIREMENTS OF PUBLIC LAW 2005, CHAPTER 51, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13 - N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.25

(FORMERLY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 134), EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 117 (2008) AND N.J.A.C. 17:12-5 ET SEQ

SOURCE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

BUSINESS REGISTRATION

FINAL BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT} AWARD

INSURANCE CERTIFICATES

PERFORMANCE SECURITY

BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT} ADMINISTRATION

STATE CONTRACT MANAGER

STATE CONTRACT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

COORDINATION WITH THE STATE CONTRACT MANAGER

STATE OF NEW JERSEY STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Bid-Specific Documents/Attachments/Appendices

Price Schedule;

Vendor {Bidder} Data Sheet;

Offer & Acceptance Form; and

Vendor {Bidder} Procurement Program Checklist.

INFORMATION FOR VENDORS {BIDDERS}

NOTICE: This Bid Solicitation {Request for Proposal (RFP)} is part of the NJSTART Procurement

Program. The Vendor {Bidder} is advised to thoroughly read all sections, as many have been revised, and follow all instructions contained in this Bid Solicitation {RFP}, including the instructions on the Bid Solicitation’s {RFP’s} Offer and Acceptance Page {Signatory Page} and read through all Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) located on the NJSTART Vendor Support Page (http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/njstart/vendor.shtml), before preparing and submitting its Quote {Proposal}.

NJSTART terminology is used in this document; legacy term appears in braces; thus: NJSTART term {legacy term}.

PURPOSE AND INTENT

This Bid Solicitation {RFP} is issued by the Procurement Bureau, Division of Purchase and Property (Division), Department of the Treasury on behalf of Statewide Agencies and The Cooperative Purchasing Program Partners. The purpose of this Bid Solicitation {RFP} is to solicit Quotes {Proposals} for the maintenance and repair of various battery charges, industrial lifts, and pallet trucks.

The intent of this Bid Solicitation {RFP} is to award Master Blanket Purchase Orders (Blanket P.O.s) {Contracts} to those responsible Vendors {Bidders} whose Quotes {Proposals}, conforming to this Bid Solicitation {RFP} are most advantageous to the State, price and other factors considered. The State may award any and all price lines. The State, however, reserves the right to separately procure individual requirements that are the subject of the Blanket P.O. {Contract} during the Blanket P.O. {Contract} term, when deemed by the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property (Director) to be in the State’s best interest.

It is the State’s intent to award one (1) Blanket P.O. {Contract} per region (Reference Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 1.2.1). Consideration will be given for a Statewide (one (1) Vendor {Contractor} providing service to all three (3) regions) Blanket P.O. {Contract} based on price, Vendor {Bidder} capability of providing services to all regions, and other factors.

The State of NJ Standard Terms and Conditions (SSTC) accompanying this Bid Solicitation {RFP} will apply to all Blanket P.O.s {Contracts} made with the State of New Jersey. These terms are in addition to the terms and conditions set forth in this Bid Solicitation {RFP} and should be read in conjunction with them unless the Bid Solicitation {RFP} specifically indicates otherwise.

The State of New Jersey (State) intends to extend the Blanket P.O.s {Contracts} awarded to the Division's Cooperative Purchasing Program participants. These participants include quasi-State entities, counties, municipalities, school districts, volunteer fire departments, first aid squads, independent institutions of higher learning, County colleges, and State colleges. In order for the State Blanket P.O. {Contract} to be extended to Cooperative Purchasing Program participants, the Vendor {Bidder} must agree to the extension by executing the Cooperative Purchase Form. Also refer to Section 4.4.6 of this Bid Solicitation {RFP}. Although the State, with the consent of the Vendor(s) {Bidder(s)}, is making the use of any Blanket P.O. {Contract} resulting from this Bid Solicitation {RFP} available to non-State Agencies, the State makes no representation as to the acceptability of any State Bid Solicitation {RFP} terms and conditions under the Local Public Contracts Law or any other enabling statute or regulation.

BACKGROUND

This is a reprocurement of similar services provided under the Maintenance & Repairs: Industrial Lift & Pallet Trucks, Statewide term Blanket P.O. {Contract}, presently due to expire on 01/31/18.

Vendors {Bidders} interested in the current Blanket P.O. {Contract} specifications and pricing http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/njstart/vendor.shtml http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/njstart/vendor.shtml information may review the current Blanket P.O. {Contract} (Enter T0438) at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/pricelists.shtml and are cautioned that this new Bid Solicitation {RFP} addresses current requirements.

The specifications herein govern the purchase of maintenance and repair services and related parts for the makes and models of lift, pallet trucks, and associated equipment located at various locations throughout the State. Maintenance will be scheduled by the Using Agency designated manager and all repairs or service will be strictly on an as needed basis.

NOTE: New and/or replacement equipment cannot be purchased or sold under the terms of the Blanket P.O. {Contract} resulting from this Bid Solicitation { RFP}.

REGIONS

For purposes of this Bid Solicitation {RFP}, the State has been divided into three (3) regions as follows: North, South, and the Distribution and Support Services (DSS) location. Counties comprising the North and South region are indicated below:

Region 1 - Northern Counties Region 2 - Southern Counties

Bergen County Atlantic County

Essex County Camden County

Hudson County Cape May County

Morris County Cumberland County

Passaic County Gloucester County

Somerset County Ocean County

Sussex County Salem County

Union County Burlington County

Warren County Monmouth County

Hunterdon County Mercer County (Except DSS)

Middlesex County

Please note that the Region 3 - DSS is located at:

1620 Stuyvesant Ave.

Trenton, NJ 08625-0234 http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/pricelists.shtml

LOCATION, DELIVERY HOURS, & SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

At a minimum, the Vendor {Contractor} shall provide service to the below locations at the time of award. Please be advised that this is a statewide Blanket P.O. {Contract} open to the Cooperative Purchasing Program participants, additional locations requiring service may not appear below.

Location Address Hours of Operation

Special Instructions

Distribution & Support Services Stuyvesant Ave.

Trenton, NJ 08625 (Mercer County)

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM-4:30 PM -

Northern State Prison

168 Frontage Rd.

Newark, NJ 07114

(Essex County)

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM-2:30 PM -

Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility

31 Petticoat Ln. Annandale, NJ 08801

(Hunterdon County)

Monday thru Friday

8:30 AM-11:00 AM

1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Call Industrial Office for clearance prior to delivery

East Jersey State Prison 1100 Woodbridge Rd.

Rahway, NJ 07065

(Union County)

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM-1:00 PM

Call one (1) business day prior to delivery

Dept. of Corrections Central Warehouse

Trenton, NJ (Mercer County)

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Edna Mahan Correctional Facility

30 Route 513 Clinton, NJ 08809

(Hunterdon County)

Monday thru Friday

8:30 AM-1:00 AM &

1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Location Address Hours of Operation

Special Instructions

Albert C. Wagner Correctional

5000 Ward Ave.

Chesterfield, NJ 08515

(Burlington County)

Monday thru Friday 8:00 Am-10:00 AM &

1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Call one (1) business day prior to delivery;

no deliveries in inclement weather

Garden State Correctional Facility

55 Hogback Rd.

Crosswicks, NJ 08515

(Burlington County)

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM-10:00 AM &

1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Call one (1) business day prior to delivery

South Woods State Prison South Woods State Prison (Cumberland County)

Monday thru Friday

9:00 AM-2:30 PM

Call prior to delivery to schedule clearance

Southern State Prison

4295 N. Delsea Dr.

Delmont, NJ 08314

(Cumberland County)

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM-3:00 PM

NJ Lottery Commission 1333 Brunswick Ave. Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

(Mercer County)

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM-4:00 PM -

NJ Dept. of the Treasury B.O.S.S.

Warehouse

121 First Ave.

Hamilton NJ 08619-3203

(Mercer County)

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM-4:00 PM

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission 1600 N. Olden Ave.

Trenton, NJ 08638 (Mercer County)

Monday thru Friday

7:30 AM-3:30 PM

No deliveries between 12 PM and

1 PM

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission

225 E. State Street Trenton, NJ 08625

(Mercer County)

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM-4:00 PM

No deliveries between 12 PM -1

PM

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Toms River (Ocean County)

By Appointment only

Call Paul Giordano

@ 609-777-4271

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Ancora, NJ (Camden County)

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM-4:30 PM

KEY EVENTS

ELECTRONIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

The Division will electronically accept questions and inquiries from all potential Vendors {Bidders} via the “Q&A” Tab of the Bid Solicitation {RFP} in NJSTART.

A. Questions should be directly tied to the Bid Solicitation {RFP} and asked in consecutive order, from beginning to end, following the organization of the Bid Solicitation {RFP}; and

B. Each question should begin by referencing the Bid Solicitation {RFP} page number and section number to which it relates.

Vendors {Bidders} may refer to the QRG “Submit a Quote” for additional instruction. QRGs are located on the NJSTART Vendor Support Page.

A Vendor {Bidder} shall not contact the Using Agency and/or the Procurement Specialist directly, in person, by telephone or by e-mail, concerning this Bid Solicitation {RFP}, prior to the final award of the Blanket P.O. {Contract}.

The cut-off date for electronic questions and inquiries relating to this Bid Solicitation {RFP} is indicated on the Bid Solicitation {RFP} cover sheet. In the event that questions are posed by Vendors {Bidders}, answers to such questions will be issued by Bid Amendment {Addendum}. Any Bid Amendment {Addendum} to this Bid Solicitation {RFP} will become part of this Bid Solicitation {RFP} and part of any Blanket P.O. {Contract} awarded as a result of this Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

Bid Amendments {Addenda} to this Bid Solicitation {RFP}, if any, will be posted as a File Attachment on the “Summary” page of the Bid Solicitation {RFP} in NJSTART after the cut-off date. (See Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 1.4.1 for further information.)

EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATE OF NJ STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS (SSTC)

Questions regarding the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions (SSTC) and exceptions to mandatory requirements must be posed during this Electronic Question and Answer period and shall contain the Vendor’s {Bidder’s} suggested changes and the reason(s) for the suggested changes.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES {PROPOSALS}

In order to be considered for award, the Quote {Proposal} must be received by the Procurement Bureau of the Division at the appropriate location by the required time.

Vendors {Bidders} shall submit a Quote {Proposal} either electronically through NJSTART or via hard copy.

QUOTES {PROPOSALS} NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE QUOTE {PROPOSAL} OPENING

DEADLINE SHALL BE REJECTED. THE DATE AND TIME OF THE QUOTE {PROPOSAL}

OPENING IS INDICATED ON THE BID SOLICITATION {RFP} COVER SHEET AND ON THE

“SUMMARY” TAB OF THE BID SOLICITATION WEBPAGE WITHIN NJSTART.

IF THE QUOTE {PROPOSAL} OPENING DEADLINE HAS BEEN REVISED, THE NEW QUOTE

{PROPOSAL} OPENING DEADLINE SHALL BE SHOWN ON THE POSTED BID AMENDMENT

{ADDENDUM} AND ON THE “SUMMARY” TAB OF THE BID SOLICITATION WEBPAGE

WITHIN NJSTART.

Procedural inquiries concerning the use of NJSTART may be directed to njstart@treas.nj.gov and/or (609) 341-3500.

The State will not respond to substantive questions related to the Bid Solicitation {RFP} or any other Blanket P.O. {Contract} via this e-mail address or phone number. For inquiries related to substantive questions refer to Section 1.3.1 (Electronic Question and Answer Period).

VENDOR {BIDDER} SUPPORT

Vendors {Bidders} are strongly encouraged to visit the NJSTART Vendor Support Page, which contains Quick Reference Guides (QRGs), supporting videos, a glossary of NJSTART terms, and helpdesk contact information.

The Vendor {Bidder} should utilize the QRGs before attempting to submit its Quote {Proposal} using the NJSTART process. It is the Vendor’s {Bidder’s} responsibility to ensure that the NJSTART Quote {Proposal} and attachments have been properly submitted.

MANDATORY/OPTIONAL SITE VISIT

Not applicable to this procurement.

MANDATORY/OPTIONAL PRE-QUOTE {PROPOSAL} CONFERENCE

PRE-QUOTE {PROPOSAL} DOCUMENT REVIEW

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BID AMENDMENTS {ADDENDA}: REVISIONS TO THIS BID SOLICITATION {RFP}

In the event that it becomes necessary to clarify or revise this Bid Solicitation {RFP}, such clarification or revision will be by Bid Amendment {Addendum}. Any Bid Amendment {Addendum} to this Bid Solicitation {RFP} will become part of this Bid Solicitation {RFP} and part of any Blanket P.O. {Contract} awarded as a result of this Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

There are no designated dates for release of Bid Amendments {Addenda}. Those Vendors {Bidders} who are on the bid holder list either through commodity code registration in NJSTART or by acknowledging the bid in NJSTART should receive notification of any Bid Amendment(s) {Addenda}. If a Vendor {Bidder} is not on the bid holder list to receive notifications related to a Bid Solicitation {RFP}, Bid Amendments {Addenda} are still viewable on the “Summary” page of the Bid Solicitation {RFP} in NJSTART.

BID AMENDMENTS {ADDENDA} WILL BE ISSUED AS FILE ATTACHMENTS, AND ARE

VIEWABLE ON THE “SUMMARY” PAGE OF THE BID SOLICITATION {RFP} IN NJSTART.

Vendors {Bidders} may refer to the QRG “Submit a Quote” for additional instructions. QRGs are located on the NJSTART Vendor Support Page.

It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor {Bidder} to be knowledgeable of all Bid Amendments {Addenda} related to this procurement. An interested Vendor {Bidder} should check the NJSTART “Open Bids” Tab on a daily basis to ensure review of the most updated information.

mailto:njstart@treas.nj.gov

VENDOR {BIDDER} RESPONSIBILITY

The Vendor {Bidder} assumes sole responsibility for the complete effort required in submitting a Quote {Proposal} in response to this Bid Solicitation {RFP}. No special consideration will be given after Quotes {Proposals} are opened because of a Vendor’s {Bidder’s} failure to be knowledgeable as to all of the requirements of this Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

COST LIABILITY

The State assumes no responsibility and bears no liability for costs incurred by a Vendor {Bidder} in the preparation and submittal of a Quote {Proposal} in response to this Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

CONTENTS OF QUOTE {PROPOSAL}

Quotes {Proposals} can be released to the public pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:12-1.2(b) and (c), or under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 et seq., or the common law right to know.

After the opening of sealed Quotes {Proposals}, including Quotes {Proposals} submitted through the NJSTART electronic process, all information submitted by a Vendor {Bidder} in response to a Bid Solicitation {RFP} is considered public information notwithstanding any disclaimers to the contrary submitted by a Vendor {Bidder}. Proprietary and confidential information may be exempt from public disclosure by OPRA and/or the common law. When the Bid Solicitation {RFP} contains a negotiation component, the Quote {Proposal} will not be subject to public disclosure until a notice of intent to award a Blanket P.O. {Contract} is announced.

As part of its Quote {Proposal}, a Vendor {Bidder} may designate any data or materials it asserts are exempt from public disclosure under OPRA and/or the common law, explaining the basis for such assertion. The location in the Quote {Proposal} of any such designation should be clearly stated in a cover letter.

The State reserves the right to make the determination as to what is proprietary or confidential, and will advise the Vendor {Bidder} accordingly. Any proprietary and/or confidential information in a Quote {Proposal} will be redacted by the State. The State will not honor any attempt by a Vendor {Bidder} to designate its entire Quote {Proposal} and/or prices as proprietary, confidential and/or to claim copyright protection for its entire Quote {Proposal}. Copyright law does not prohibit access to a record which is otherwise available under OPRA. In the event of any challenge to the Vendor’s {Bidder’s} assertion of confidentiality with which the State does not concur, the Vendor {Bidder} shall be solely responsible for defending its designation, but in doing so, all costs and expenses associated therewith shall be the responsibility of the Vendor {Bidder}.

The State assumes no such responsibility or liability.

A Vendor {Bidder} shall not designate any price lists and/or catalogs submitted as exempt from public disclosure as the same must be accessible to State Using Agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Program participants (if the Bid Solicitation {RFP} has been extended to these participants) and thus must be made public to allow all eligible purchasing entities access to the pricing information.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUOTE {PROPOSAL} INFORMATION

On the date and time Quotes {Proposals} are due under the Bid Solicitation {RFP}, all information concerning the Quotes {Proposals} submitted may be publicly announced and shall be available for inspection and copying except as noted below:

A. Information appropriately designated as proprietary and/or confidential shall not be available for inspection and copying; and

B. Where negotiation is contemplated, only the names and addresses of the

Vendors {Bidders} submitting Quotes {Proposals} will be announced, and the contents of the Quotes {Proposals} shall not be available for inspection and copying until the Notice of Intent to Award is issued by the Director.

PRICE ALTERATION IN QUOTES {PROPOSALS}

Any price changes including hand written revisions or "white-outs" must be initialed. Failure to initial price changes shall preclude a Blanket P.O. {Contract} award from being made to the Vendor {Bidder}.

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} ERRORS

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:12-2.11 “Proposal errors,” a Vendor {Bidder} may withdraw its Quote {Proposal} as described below.

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} WITHDRAWAL PRIOR TO QUOTE {PROPOSAL} OPENING

NJSTART: A Vendor {Bidder} may withdraw its Quote {Proposal} submission in NJSTART prior to the Quote {Proposal} opening; however, Vendors {Bidders} should note that while withdrawn NJSTART Quotes {Proposals} remain viewable by the Vendor {Bidder} on its Vendor Profile Homepage, they are removed from the Division’s view and cannot be considered for Blanket P.O.

{Contract} award. The Vendor {Bidder} may submit a revised Quote {Proposal} as long as the Quote {Proposal} is received prior to the announced date and time for Quote {Proposal} submission.

Vendors {Bidders} may refer to the QRG “Submit a Quote” for additional instruction. QRGs are located on the NJSTART Vendor Support Page.

Hard Copy: A Vendor {Bidder} may request that its hard copy Quote {Proposal} be withdrawn prior to the Quote {Proposal} opening. Such request must be made, in writing, to the Supervisor of the Proposal Review Unit at the address provided in Section 1.4.7.2 below. The Vendor {Bidder} may submit a revised Quote {Proposal} as long as the Quote {Proposal} is received prior to the announced date and time for Quote {Proposal} submission and at the place specified.

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} WITHDRAWAL AFTER QUOTE {PROPOSAL} OPENING, BUT PRIOR TO

BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT} AWARD

NJSTART and Hard Copy: If, after the Quote {Proposal} opening, but before Blanket P.O.

{Contract} award, a Vendor {Bidder} discovers an error in its Quote {Proposal}, the Vendor {Bidder} may make a written request to the Supervisor of the Proposal Review Unit to withdraw its Quote {Proposal} from consideration for award. If the Vendor’s {Bidder’s} request to withdraw is made in good faith, and the State will not be significantly prejudiced by granting the withdrawal of the Quote {Proposal} beyond the loss of the benefit of the bargain to the State of the withdrawing Vendor’s {Bidder’s} offer, the request shall be granted. Evidence of the Vendor’s {Bidder’s} good faith in making this request can be demonstrated by one (1) or more of the following factors: A mistake is so significant that to enforce the Blanket P.O. {Contract} resulting from the Quote {Proposal} would be unconscionable; that the mistake relates to a material feature or term of the Blanket P.O.

{Contract}; and that the mistake occurred notwithstanding the Vendor’s {Bidder’s} exercise of reasonable care. After Quote {Proposal} opening, while pursuant to the provisions of this section a Vendor {Bidder} may request to withdraw its Quote {Proposal} and the Director may in her discretion allow said Vendor {Bidder} to withdraw it, the Division also may take notice of repeated or unusual requests to withdraw by a Vendor {Bidder} and take those prior requests to withdraw into consideration when evaluating the Vendor’s {Bidder’s} future Quotes {Proposals}.

All Quote {Proposal} withdrawal requests must include the Bid Solicitation {RFP} identification number and the final Quote {Proposal} submission date and be sent to the following address:

Department of the Treasury Division of Purchase and Property PO Box 230 33 West State Street – 9th Floor Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0039 Attention: Supervisor, Proposal Review Unit

If during a Quote {Proposal} evaluation process, an obvious pricing error made by a potential Blanket P.O. {Contract} awardee is found, the Director or her designee shall issue written notice to the Vendor {Bidder}. The Vendor {Bidder} will have up to five (5) business days after receipt of the notice to confirm its pricing. If the Vendor {Bidder} fails to respond, its Quote {Proposal} shall be considered withdrawn, and no further consideration shall be given to it.

JOINT VENTURE

If a Joint Venture is submitting a Quote {Proposal}, the agreement between the parties relating to such Joint Venture should be submitted with the Joint Venture’s Quote {Proposal}. Authorized signatories from each party comprising the Joint Venture must sign the Offer and Acceptance Page {Signatory Page}. Each party to the Joint Venture must individually comply with all the forms and certification requirements in Sections 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 of this Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

RECIPROCITY FOR JURISDICTIONAL VENDOR {BIDDER} PREFERENCE

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:32-1.4 and N.J.A.C. 17:12-2.13, the State of New Jersey will invoke reciprocal action against an out-of-State Vendor {Bidder} whose state or locality maintains a preference practice for its in-state Vendors {Bidders}. The State of New Jersey will use the annual surveys compiled by the Council of State Governments, National Association of State Procurement Officials, or the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing or a State’s statutes and regulations to identify States having preference laws, regulations, or practices and to invoke reciprocal actions.

The State of New Jersey may obtain additional information as it deems appropriate to supplement the stated survey information.

A Vendor {Bidder} may submit information related to preference practices enacted for a State or Local entity outside the State of New Jersey. This information may be submitted in writing as part of the Quote {Proposal} response, including name of the locality having the preference practice, as well as identification of the county and state, and should include a copy of the appropriate documentation, i.e., resolution, regulation, law, notice to Vendor {Bidder}, etc. It is the responsibility of the Vendor {Bidder} to provide documentation with the Quote {Proposal} or submit it to the Director within five (5) business days after the deadline for Quote {Proposal} submission. Written evidence for a specific procurement that is not provided to the Director within five (5) business days of the public Quote {Proposal} submission date may not be considered in the evaluation of that procurement, but may be retained and considered in the evaluation of subsequent procurements.

QUOTE {PROPOSAL} ACCEPTANCES AND REJECTIONS

N.J.A.C. 17:12-2.7(d), the Director’s right to waive minor irregularities or omissions in a Quote {Proposal} and N.J.A.C. 17:12-2.2 which defines causes for Quote {Proposal} rejection, apply to all Quotes {Proposals}.

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Vendors {Bidders} submitting Quotes {Proposals} through NJSTART may sign the forms listed in Section 4.4.1 (Forms, Registrations and Certifications Required with Quote {Proposal}) and Section

4.4.2 (Forms, Registrations and Certifications Required Before Blanket P.O. {Contract} Award and That Should Be Submitted with the Quote {Proposal}) of this Bid Solicitation {RFP} electronically by typing the name of the authorized signatory in the “Signature” block as an alternative to downloading, physically signing the form, scanning the form, and uploading the form to NJSTART.

Vendors {Bidders} submitting Quotes {Proposals} in hard copy format, must provide forms with original, physical signatures, otherwise its Quote {Proposal} may be deemed non-responsive.

DEFINITIONS

CROSSWALK

NJSTART Term Equivalent Existing New Jersey Term

Bid/Bid Solicitation RFP/Solicitation

Bid Amendment Addendum

Change Order Contract Amendment

Master Blanket Purchase Order (Blanket P.O.) Contract

Offer and Acceptance Page Signatory Page

Quote Proposal

Vendor Bidder/Contractor

GENERAL DEFINITIONS

The following definitions will be part of any Blanket P.O. {Contract} awarded or order placed as a result of this Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

NJSTART terminology is used in this document; legacy term appears in braces; thus: NJSTART term {legacy term}.

All-Inclusive Hourly Rate – An hourly rate comprised of all direct and indirect costs including, but not limited to: labor costs, overhead, fee or profit, clerical support, travel expenses, per diem, safety equipment, materials, supplies, managerial support and all documents, forms, and reproductions thereof. This rate also includes portal-to-portal expenses as well as per diem expenses such as food.

Best and Final Offer or BAFO – Pricing timely submitted by a Vendor {Bidder} upon invitation by the Bureau after Quote {Proposal} opening, with or without prior discussion or negotiation.

Bid or Bid Solicitation {RFP or Solicitation} – This series of documents, which establish the bidding and Blanket P.O. {Contract} requirements and solicits Quotes {Proposals} to meet the needs of the Using Agencies as identified herein, and includes the Bid Solicitation {RFP}, State of NJ Standard Terms and Conditions (SSTC), price schedule, attachments, and Bid Amendments {Addenda}.

Bid Amendment {Addendum} – Written clarification or revision to this Bid Solicitation {RFP} issued by the Bureau. Bid Amendments {Addenda}, if any, will be issued prior to Quote {Proposal} opening.

Business Day - Any weekday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, State legal holidays, and State-mandated closings unless otherwise indicated.

Calendar Day – Any day, including Saturdays, Sundays, State legal holidays, and State-mandated closings unless otherwise indicated.

Change Order {Contract Amendment} – An alteration or modification of the terms of a Blanket P.O. {Contract} between the State and the Vendor(s) {Contractor(s)}. A Change Order {Contract Amendment} is not effective until it is signed and approved in writing by the Director or Deputy Director, Division of Purchase and Property.

Cooperative Purchasing Program – The Division’s intrastate program that provides procurement-related assistance to New Jersey local governmental entities and boards of education, State and county colleges and other public entities having statutory authority to utilize select State Blanket P.O.s {Contracts} issued by the Division, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:25-16.1 et seq.

Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) - The number of calendar days ‘After Receipt of Order’ in which the Using Agency will receive the ordered materials and/or services.

Director – Director, Division of Purchase and Property, Department of the Treasury, who by statutory authority is the Chief Contracting Officer for the State of New Jersey.

Discount - The standard price reduction applied by the Vendor {Bidder} to all items.

Division – The Division of Purchase and Property.

Evaluation Committee – A committee established or Division staff member assigned by the Director to review and evaluate Quotes {Proposals} submitted in response to this Bid Solicitation {RFP} and recommend a Blanket P.O. {Contract} award to the Director.

Firm Fixed Price – A price that is all-inclusive of direct cost and indirect costs, including, but not limited to, direct labor costs, overhead, fee or profit, clerical support, equipment, materials, supplies, managerial (administrative) support, all documents, reports, forms, travel, reproduction and any other costs.

Joint Venture – A business undertaking by two (2) or more entities to share risk and responsibility for a specific project.

Master Blanket Purchase Order (Blanket P.O.) {Contract} – The Blanket P.O. {Contract} consists of the State of NJ Standard Terms and Conditions (SSTC), the Bid Solicitation {RFP}, the responsive Quote {Proposal} submitted by a responsible Vendor {Bidder} as accepted by the State, the notice of award, any Best and Final Offer, any subsequent written document memorializing the agreement, any modifications to any of these documents approved by the State and any attachments, Bid Amendment {Addenda} or other supporting documents, or post-award documents including Change Orders {Contract Amendments} agreed to by the State and the Vendor {Contractor}, in writing.

May – Denotes that which is permissible or recommended, not mandatory.

Must – Denotes that which is a mandatory requirement.

No Bid – The Vendor {Bidder} is not submitting a price Quote {Proposal} for an item on a price line.

No Charge – The Vendor {Bidder} will supply an item on a price line free of charge.

Primary Form – An electronic form contained within a Vendor’s {Bidder’s} NJSTART profile designated by the Vendor {Bidder} as the primary or principal version of the required form.

Procurement Bureau (Bureau) - The Division unit responsible for the preparation, advertisement, and issuance of Bid Solicitations {RFPs}, for the tabulation of Quotes {Proposals} and for recommending award(s) of Blanket P.O.(s) {Contract(s)} to the Director and the Deputy Director.

Project – The undertakings or services that are the subject of this Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

QRGs – Quick Reference Guides.

Quote {Proposal} – Vendor’s {Bidder’s} timely response to the Bid Solicitation {RFP} including, but not limited to, technical Quote {Proposal}, price Quote {Proposal}, and any licenses, forms, certifications, or other documentation required by the Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

Retainage - The amount withheld from the Vendor {Contractor} payment that is retained and subsequently released upon satisfactory completion of performance milestones by the Vendor {Contractor}.

Revision – A response to a BAFO request or a requested clarification of the Vendors {Bidders} Quote {Proposal}.

Shall – Denotes that which is a mandatory requirement.

Should – Denotes that which is permissible or recommended, not mandatory.

Small Business – Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:13-1.2, “small business” means a business that meets the requirements and definitions of “small business” and has applied for and been approved by the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Small Business Registration and M/WBE Certification Services Unit as (i) independently owned and operated, (ii) incorporated or registered in and has its principal place of business in the State of New Jersey; (iii) has 100 or fewer full-time employees; and has gross revenues falling in one (1) of the three (3) following categories: For goods and services - (A) 0 to $500,000 (Category I); (B) $500,001 to $5,000,000 (Category II); and

(C) $5,000,001 to $12,000,000, or the applicable federal revenue standards established at 13 CFR 121.201, whichever is higher (Category III); For construction services: (A) 0 to $3,000,000 (Category IV); (B) gross revenues that do not exceed 50 percent of the applicable annual revenue standards established at 13 CFR 121.201 (Category V); and (C) gross revenues that do not exceed the applicable annual revenue standards established at CFR 121.201, (Category VI).

State – The State of New Jersey.

State Contract Manager or SCM – The individual, as set forth in Section 8.0, responsible for the approval of all deliverables, i.e., tasks, sub-tasks or other work elements in the Scope of Work. The SCM cannot direct or approve a Change Order {Contract Amendment}.

Subtasks – Detailed activities that comprise the actual performance of a task.

Subcontractor – An entity having an arrangement with a Vendor {Contractor}, whereby the Vendor {Contractor} uses the products and/or services of that entity to fulfill some of its obligations under its State Blanket P.O. {Contract}, while retaining full responsibility for the performance of all [the Vendor’s {Contractor's}] obligations under the Blanket P.O. {Contract}, including payment to the Subcontractor. The Subcontractor has no legal relationship with the State, only with the Vendor {Contractor}.

Task – A discrete unit of work to be performed.

Unit Cost – All-inclusive, firm fixed price charged by the Vendor {Bidder} for a single unit identified on a price line.

Using Agency[ies] – A State department or agency, a quasi-State governmental entity, or a Cooperative Purchasing Program participant, authorized to purchase products and/or services under a Blanket P.O. {Contract} procured by the Division. This Blanket P.O. {Contract} may be used by the Using Agencies or quasi-governmental agencies specifically identified in the Bid Solicitation {RFP}. In addition, with the approval of the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property and the agreement of the Vendor {Contractor}, the Blanket P.O. {Contract} may be used by any Using Agency or quasi-State governmental entity.

Vendor {Bidder} – An entity offering a Quote {Proposal} in response to the Division’s Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

Vendor {Contractor} – The Vendor {Bidder} awarded a Blanket P.O. {Contract} resulting from this Bid Solicitation {RFP}.

BLANKET P.O. {CONTRACT}-SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS

Assignment – A project/work order assigned to the Vendor {Contractor}.

Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC) – A division within the State’s Department of the Treasury charged with the procurement and administration of design and construction contracts for public works building projects for State Agencies and the State Building Authority; planning, programming, procurement and administration of State leases for office and warehouse space on behalf of all State Agencies Operation; maintenance of State-owned facilities in the Capitol Complex and various locations throughout the State; and the oversight of the acquisition of real property and the sale of surplus property.

Distribution and Support Services (DSS) - Maintains and operates a central facility for purchasing and distributing goods throughout the State of New Jersey, and for the sale of surplus State property.

Hour Meter - A gauge or instrument that tracks and records elapsed time, normally displayed in hours and tenths of hours and is used to log running time of equipment to assure proper maintenance of expensive machines or systems.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) – A law covering worker safety with the primary goal of reducing workplace hazards and implementing safety health programs for both employers and their employees.

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - A company that produces parts and equipment that may be marketed by another manufacturer.

Service Call – A request from a Using Agency for the Vendor {Contractor} to complete an Assignment

State House Complex (Complex) – A set of buildings managed by the Division of Property Management and Construction consisting of the Executive State House, Legislative State House/Legislative Staff Building, State House Annex, and the State House Garage.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Vendor {Contractor} shall be required to provide service to all manufacturer’s makes and models of equipment. All equipment is subject to change and the State reserves the right to delete and/or add individual pieces of equipment at any time during the term of the Blanket P.O.

{Contract}. Current equipment includes, at a minimum:

A. Battery Chargers;

B. Hand Jacks;

C. Side Loaders;

D. Ceiling Lifts;

E. Electric Jacks;

F. Narrow Aisle Reach Trucks;

G. Electric Sit-down Fork Lifts; and

H. Electric Order Pickers.

SERVICE REQUESTS/REPAIR & RESPONSE TIME

The response to timely service requests is critical to operations. The Vendor {Contractor} must be able to respond to telephone, e-mail, or fax orders within one (1) business day of the request and arrange a service time (except for service requested by the Distribution and Support Services (DSS) Location, Reference Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 3.1.1 below).

The Vendor {Contractor} shall meet, at a minimum, the following requirements:

A. Assure that upon completion of the Assignment and prior to the Vendor’s {Contractor’s} personnel leaving the work location, all Assignment requests orders shall be signed by a representative of the Using Agency requesting the Assignment;

B. Where repairs are in excess of $750.00 for equipment or $100.00 for battery chargers, the Vendor {Contractor} shall contact the Using Agency Operation’s Manager or its designee to receive verbal approval prior to completing the Assignment. The Vendor {Contractor} should ensure that it has also obtained the corresponding written approval for its own records;

C. All work on an Assignment shall be performed during the business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or as identified by each Using Agency (Reference Section 1.2.2, Location, Delivery Hours, and Special Instructions), Monday through Friday, except State holidays (Reference:

http://www.state.nj.us/nj/about/facts/holidays/); and

D. Provide a standard warranty on workmanship and repairs involving each Assignment (Reference Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 3.4, Vendor’s {Contractor’s} Warranty).

Additional DSS location-specific requirements may be found below:

DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS) LOCATION

The Vendor {Contractor} shall ensure that:

A. For DSS Assignments requiring service to any side-loader or forklift equipment - If the Vendor {Contractor} is called prior to 1:00 pm EST, the Vendor {Contractor} shall, at minimum, respond via telephone on the same day of the request, to arrange a service time for the Assignment within one (1) business day of the call. For service requests made after 1:00 pm, the Vendor {Contractor} must, at a minimum, respond via telephone to the request http://www.state.nj.us/nj/about/facts/holidays/ by 9:00 am EST of the next business day to arrange a service time for the Assignment within one (1) business day.

B. If, within 72 hours of a service call, the Vendor {Contractor} is unable to make repairs to side loaders and forklift equipment sufficient to make the unit(s) operable and in compliance with all Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) safety requirements, a loaner unit of the same capacities and capabilities must be provided by the Vendor {Contractor} within the next 24 hours, at no additional charge to the State; and

C. For DSS Assignments requiring service to transporters, chargers, pallet trucks, or other equipment requiring service, the Vendor {Contractor} shall respond on-site to the location of the request within one (1) business day of a documented call to the Vendor {Contractor}, ready to complete the Assignment.

SERVICE RELATED PARTS

The Vendor {Contractor} will be reimbursed its invoiced cost (minus the awarded discount rate, if applicable) for the provision of parts to be used during Assignment completion.

Note: Neither the Vendor {Contractor} nor the Using Agency is authorized to purchase parts as part of this Blanket P.O. {Contract} that are not directly related to an Assignment/service call.

Additionally, parts discount rate shall be based on either OEM or non-OEM parts.

VENDOR {CONTRACTOR} PERSONNEL

While on State property, employees of the Vendor {Contractor} are subject to State regulations governing workplace conduct and standards. The Vendor’s {Contractor’s} personnel shall perform its work consistent with all federal, State, OSHA, and local safety rules and regulations. Additionally, the Vendor {Contractor} shall assume full responsibility for all risks associated with the work its personnel perform under this Blanket P.O. {Contract}.

The Vendor {Contractor} shall ensure that all personnel assigned to provide service at State facilities shall be in company uniform with a company photo ID clearly displaying the company and individuals name at all time.

VENDOR {CONTRACTOR} BACKUP PERSONNEL

The Vendor {Contractor} shall have backup personnel that may be called upon to assist or replace primary individuals assigned. A list of backup staff shall be available to the SCM/Using Agency Operation’s Manager or its designee upon request.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

As a condition of employment at any State facility, the Vendor {Contractor} shall ensure that each of its employees assigned under this Blanket P.O. {Contract} is subject to a New Jersey State Police Criminal History Record Background Check (Background Check) Information regarding background checks may be found at N.J.A.C. 13:59 and at: http://www.njsp.org/criminal-history-records.

The Vendor {Contractor} shall, at a minimum:

A . Bear the cost of Background Checks for all assigned and backup personnel except those assigned to the State Capital Complex (Reference Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 3.2.1.1.1);

B . Adhere to all instructions for obtaining a Background Check as provided by the New Jersey State Police at: http://www.njsp.org/criminal-history-records/;

C . Ensure that any newly hired, rehired, or transferred personnel are not permitted to work http://www.njsp.org/criminal-history-records http://www.njsp.org/criminal-history-records http://www.njsp.org/criminal-history-records/ in any State facility until the results of the Background Check have been furnished to the Vendor {Contractor}. The Vendor {Contractor} must review the results of the Background Check prior to assigning personnel;

D. Ensure that all personnel assigned under this Blanket P.O. {Contract} possess legal immigration status to work in the United States. Performance of Background Checks with immigration law compliance shall be subject to periodic audits by the Using Agency or assigned auditors;

E . Retain the result of each individual’s criminal history Background Check for as long as that individual is assigned to a State facility. The results of the criminal history Background Check shal l be made available to the Using Agency Operation’s Manager or its designee upon request; and

F. Maintain a current list of all its personnel working under this Blanket P.O. {Contract}. This list must be updated and supplied in writing to the State Contract Manager one (1) business day before any new employee begins work at any State facility. Any new employee on the list shall be clearly identified as such. This list must include the current list “pool” of back-up employees required under the staffing requirements of this Blanket P.O. {Contract}. No new personnel shall be added to this list until the Vendor {Contractor} has received the results of the employee’s criminal background check. Before commencing work at the facility, the Vendor’s {Contractor’s} employees must be approved by the State Contract Manager.

Note: If the Vendor {Contractor} has previously conducted a State Police background, criminal and fingerprinting check for an employee, the State Contract Manager (SCM)/Using Agency Operation’s Manager or its designee may accept the results of said background check, provided that the check was performed during the Blanket P.O. {Contract} period or no earlier than six (6) months prior to the Blanket P.O. {Contract} start date. Be advised that acceptance of previously acquired background checks is at the sole discretion of the SCM/Using Agency Operation’s Manager or its designee.

AGENCY-SPECIFIC SECURITY PROCEDURES

The Vendor {Contractor} shall follow all additional Using Agency-specific security clearance requirements, as required. To include, at a minimum, those listed below.

STATE HOUSE COMPLEX-SPECIFIC BACKGROUND CHECKS & REIMBURSEMENT

The Vendor {Contractor} shall adhere to the procedure outlined in Attachment 2 – State House Complex Procedure for Background Checks, prior to assigning a Trades Employee at the State House Complex (Complex).

The Complex consists of the following locations:

A. Executive State House – 125 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625;

B. Legislative State House/Legislative Staff Building – 135 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625;

C. State House Annex – 145 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625; and

D. State House Garage – 165 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625.

Note: The State House Complex Procedure for Background Checks may change during the term of the Blanket P.O.