Offer and Acceptance Page T2759.pdf

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OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE

State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Purchase and Property 33 West State Street, P.O. Box 230 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0230

OFFER

TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:

The Undersigned hereby offers and agrees to furnish the goods, products, or services in compliance with all terms of this Contract (Master Blanket Purchase Order) as defined in Section 2.1.1 of the Solicitation (Bid Solicitation).

By signing and submitting this Offer, the Bidder (Vendor) certifies and confirms that:

1. Neither the Bidder (Vendor), nor its representatives, agents or lobbyists have initiated any inappropriate contact with any Executive Branch employee during the procurement to attempt to affect the bidding process and shall not do so after submission of its proposal (quote).

2. The Bidder (Vendor) has read, understands, and agrees to all terms, conditions, and specifications set forth in the Request for Proposal/Bid Solicitation, including but not limited to the acceptance of the provisions set forth in Section 4.4.1.1.1 (MacBride Principles Certification), Section 4.4.1.1.2 (No Subcontractor Certification), Section 4.4.1.1.3 (Non-Collusion), and Section 4.4.1.1.4 (New Jersey Business Ethics Guide Certification);

3. The Bidder's (Vendor's) failure to meet any terms and conditions of the contract (master blanket purchase order) as defined in the Request for Proposal/Bid Solicitation shall constitute a breach and may result in suspension or debarment from further State bidding;

4. A defaulting Contractor (Vendor) may also be liable, at the option of the State, for the difference between the contract (master blanket purchase order) price and the price bid by an alternate vendor of the goods or services in addition to other remedies available; and

5. By signing and submitting this Offer, the Bidder (Vendor) consents to receipt of any and all documents related to this Request for Proposal/Bid Solicitation and the resulting contract (master blanket purchase order) by electronic medium or facsimile.

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

The Offer above is hereby accepted and now constitutes a contract (master blanket purchase order) with the State of New Jersey. The Contractor (Vendor) is now bound to sell the goods, products, or services listed by the attached contract (master blanket purchase order) as defined by Section 2.1.1 of the solicitation (bid solicitation). The Contractor (Vendor) shall not commence any work or provide any good, product, or service under this Contract (Master Blanket Purchase Order) until Contractor (Vendor) complies with all requirements set forth in the Solicitation (Bid Solicitation) and receives written notice to proceed.

THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED, COMPLETED AND INCLUDED WITH THE BIDDER'S PROPOSAL (VENDOR'S QUOTE); OTHERWISE, THE BIDDER'S PROPOSAL (VENDOR'S QUOTE) WILL BE DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A CONTRACT AWARD.

For set-aside contracts only, a Bidder (Vendor) must be registered with the N.J. Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Small Business Registration and M/WBE Certification Services Unit. Please refer to N.J.A.C. 17:13-3.1 & 17:13-3.2 for additional information.