T1297 Bid Amendment 1~1.pdf

This is a Bid Amendment document issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury's Division of Purchase and Property, on behalf of the Office of Information Technology, for Voice Communications Network Services (Bid Solicitation #26DPP01242 T1297). The procurement encompasses four primary service categories: Analog Business Line Service (approximately 4,600 lines), Integrated Services Digital Network Primary Rate Interface (ISDN PRI) Trunks (approximately 200 circuits), Outbound Toll Services (approximately 700,000 monthly minutes), and Toll-Free Inbound Services (approximately 560 numbers). Services must be delivered throughout New Jersey using the contractor's infrastructure or approved third-party partners. An optional pre-quote submission conference is scheduled for December 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with electronic questions accepted until December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The quote opening is set for February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The base contract term is three years with potential for two one-year extensions. The successful contractor must develop and lead a service transition plan within 45 calendar days of request.

Pricing must be submitted via a State-Supplied Price Sheet that includes monthly recurring and non-recurring charges, with a one percent Procurement Efficiency Program Fee remitted quarterly. The procurement does not include specific small business or disabled veteran-owned business set-asides for the entire contract; however, a small business subcontracting requirement applies. Vendors must carry professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Bidders must demonstrate financial capability, provide business registration, and submit various certifications regarding ownership, international activities, and compliance with Iran investment activity declarations and sanctions requirements. This represents a reprocurement of existing voice communications services for Executive Branch agencies across all 21 New Jersey counties. The State reserves the right to release submitted quotes to the public.