T0013 16DPP00024 Bid Amendment 01.docx

State of New Jersey

08/17/2016

To: All Interested Vendors {Bidders}

Re: Bid Solicitation {RFP} # 16DPP00024 T0013 Foods: Cookies, Crackers, & Dry Snacks - Statewide

Original Quote {Proposal} Submission Due Date: 08/19/2016 (2:00 p.m. ET)

Revised Quote {Proposal} Submission Due Date: 08/31/2016 (2:00 p.m. ET)

Bid Amendment {Addendum} #01

The following constitutes Bid Amendment {Addendum} #01 to the above referenced Bid Solicitation {RFP}:

· This Bid Amendment {Addendum} includes a revised Quote {Proposal} Submission Due Date and answers to questions.

It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor {Bidder} to be knowledgeable of all of the additions, deletions, clarifications, and modifications to the Bid Solicitation {RFP} and/or the New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions relative to this Bid Solicitation {RFP} as set forth in all Bid Amendments {Addenda}.

All other instructions, terms, and conditions of the Bid Solicitation {RFP} shall remain the same.

PART 1

T0013 Foods: Cookies, Crackers, & Dry Snacks - Statewide Bid Solicitation {RFP} Number: 16DPP00024

Answers to Questions

Note: Some of the questions have been paraphrased in the interest of readability and clarity. Each question is referenced by the appropriate Bid Solicitation {RFP} page number(s) and section where applicable.

Answer: Please see Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 1.2 Background which states in part as follows:

“Vendors {Bidders} interested in the current Blanket PO {Contract} specifications and pricing information may review the current Blanket PO {Contract} T #0013 at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/pricelists.shtml and are cautioned that the new Bid Solicitation {RFP} addresses current requirements.”

A copy of the bid tabulation from the last procurement may be obtained by submitting an official request through OPRA (Open Public Records Act) at: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/administration/grau/index.html

Answer: Yes, for price line 1, the State requests that proposal be submitted for 1 case of soda crackers with a minimum case size of 300 individually packaged soda crackers with each individual packet containing 2 soda crackers.

Please note that the number “1” in the “Quantity” column is for internal purposes only. Quantities for each item will vary. The “Item Description” column states the specifications for each item. Please see Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 3.1.1 Estimated Quantities which states in pertinent part:

“Quantities of listed items on the pricing sheets will vary across items and by the individual Using Agencies based upon their specific food service and other program needs. Orders shall be placed on an “as needed” basis.

This Bid Solicitation {RFP} and those Blanket POs {Contracts} awarded in response to this Bid Solicitation {RFP} requires a minimum limitation of ten (10) cases per order. The ten-case minimum order shall be calculated using an aggregate of all of the varieties and all of the Blanket PO {Contract} lines a Vendor {Contractor} is awarded, so that smaller Using Agencies can utilize the Blanket POs {Contracts}. The State will be obligated only for those quantities that are listed on purchase orders issued as a result of the Blanket POs {Contracts}, where complete deliveries have been made. All deliveries will be made directly to the Using Agencies. The Vendor {Contractor} is required to service and deliver product to the smaller Using Agencies as well as the large institutions. The Using Agencies shall not deviate from the ten (10) case minimum order.”

Please see Bid Solicitation {RFP} Section 4.4.7 Method of Bidding/Price Sheet Instruction for additional information on completing the pricing sheets.

PART 2

T0013 Foods: Cookies, Crackers, & Dry Snacks - Statewide Bid Solicitation {RFP} Number: 16DPP00024

Additions, Deletions, Clarifications and Modifications to the Bid Solicitation {RFP}

The original Quote {Proposal} Submission Due Date/Time of 08/19/2016 (2:00 p.m. ET) has been revised to:

Revised Quote {Proposal} Submission Due Date: 08/31/2016 (2:00 p.m. ET) New Jersey Is an Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on Recycled and Recyclable Paper image1.png