T0121 Bid Amendment 1.docx

PHILIP D. MURPHY

Governor State of New Jersey

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

DIVISION OF PURCHASE AND PROPERTY

PROCUREMENT BUREAU

33 WEST STATE STREET

P. O. BOX 230

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625-0230

ELIZABETH MAHER MUOIO

State Treasurer

SHEILA Y. OLIVER

Lt. Governor

MAURICE A. GRIFFIN

Acting Director https://www.njstart.gov

October 4, 2019

To: All Interested Vendors {Bidders}

Re: Bid Solicitation # 19DPP00402 T0121 Breakaway U-post Sign Supports

Quote Submission Due Date: October 4, 2019 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

REVISED Quote Submission Due Date: October 18, 2019 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

Bid Amendment #1

The following constitutes Bid Amendment #1 to the above referenced Bid Solicitation:

· Please note that for all additions, deletions, clarifications and modifications to the Bid Solicitation, please refer to the Revised Bid Solicitation entitled “T0121 19DPP00402 Breakaway U-Post Sign Supports Bid Solicitation REVISED”).

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 and/or the New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions relative to this Bid Solicitation as set forth in all Bid Amendments.

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

Bid Solicitation # 19DPP00402 T0121 Breakaway U-post Sign Supports

Revisions to the Bid Solicitation

The following outlines the revisions made to the Bid Solicitation.

Bid Solicitation Section Reference Revisions to the Bid Solicitation

“NOTE: The Vendor {Bidder} shall submit with its Quote a manufacturer’s certification confirming that all items offered in response to this Bid Solicitation conform to the requirements set forth in Section 3.0 of this Bid Solicitation.

Manufacturer’s certifications shall be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an officer of the company.”

Please see revisions to Bid Solicitation 19DPP00402 entitled “T0121 19DPP00402 Breakaway U-Post Sign Supports Bid Solicitation REVISED.”

“This Bid Solicitation has been revised since the last reprocurement of this commodity. Please thoroughly read the entire Bid Solicitation including all sub-sections.

Notable changes include, but are not limited to:

Section 4.4.3 Submittals The Vendor {Bidder} shall submit as part of its Quote a letter from the FHWA showing approval of the system bid by the Vendor {Bidder} as noted in Section 3.4 of this Bid Solicitation.

The Vendor {Bidder} shall submit with its Quote a manufacturer’s certification confirming that all items offered in response to this Bid Solicitation conform to the requirements set forth in Section 3.0 of this Bid Solicitation.

Section 4.4.3.3 Specification Data Sheets

Vendors {Bidders} should submit with its Quote specification data sheets for all products bid. The specification data sheets must document that its product bid meets or exceeds the requirements of the Bid Solicitation specifications.

In the event that the specification data sheets are not provided with a Vendor’s {Bidder’s} Quote, the Vendor {Bidder} shall also provide a manufacturer’s certification confirming that all specification data sheets provided for the items offered in response to this Bid Solicitation are/were valid and accurate at the time of Quote opening.”

Please see revisions to Bid Solicitation 19DPP00402 entitled “T0121 19DPP00402 Breakaway U-Post Sign Supports Bid Solicitation REVISED.”

“FHWA – Federal Highway Administration”

Please see revision to Bid Solicitation 19DPP00402 entitled “T0121 19DPP00402 Breakaway U-Post Sign Supports Bid Solicitation REVISED.”

“The breakaway sign support hardware, including the threaded "spacer", "bracer" bar and fasteners must be pre-approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).”

Please see revision to Bid Solicitation 19DPP00402 entitled “T0121 19DPP00402 Breakaway U-Post Sign Supports Bid Solicitation REVISED.”

“The breakaway sign support hardware, including the threaded "spacer", "bracer" bar and fasteners must be pre-approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).”

Please see revision to Bid Solicitation 19DPP00402 entitled “T0121 19DPP00402 Breakaway U-Post Sign Supports Bid Solicitation REVISED.”

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

A) The Vendor {Bidder} shall submit as part of its Quote a letter from the FHWA showing approval of the system bid by the Vendor {Bidder} as noted in Section 3.4 of this Bid Solicitation.

B) The Vendor {Bidder} shall submit with its Quote a manufacturer’s certification confirming that all items offered in response to this Bid Solicitation conform to the requirements set forth in Section 3.0 of this Bid Solicitation.

Manufacturer’s Certifications shall be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an officer of the company.”

Please see revision to Bid Solicitation 19DPP00402 entitled “T0121 19DPP00402 Breakaway U-Post Sign Supports Bid Solicitation REVISED.”

“Vendors {Bidders} should submit with its Quote specification data sheets for all products bid. The specification data sheets must document that its product bid meets or exceeds the requirements of the Bid Solicitation specifications.

In the event that the specification data sheets are not provided with a Vendor’s {Bidder’s} Quote, the Vendor {Bidder} must provide the specification data sheets within 48 hours following a written request from the State.

In the event that the specification data sheets are not provided with a Vendor’s {Bidder’s} Quote, the Vendor {Bidder} shall also provide a manufacturer’s certification confirming that all specification data sheets provided for the items offered in response to this Bid Solicitation are/were valid and accurate at the time of Quote opening. Vendor {Bidder} must provide the certification within 48 hours following a written request from the State.

Manufacturer’s certification shall be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an officer of the company.”

Please see revision to Bid Solicitation 19DPP00402 entitled “T0121 19DPP00402 Breakaway U-Post Sign Supports Bid Solicitation REVISED.”

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