T1316 Bid Amendment 1 3.27.25.docx

This is a Bid Amendment issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, for the telecommunications equipment and services procurement (Bid Solicitation #25DPP01033, T1316) in collaboration with the New Jersey Office of Information Technology. The amendment extends the quote submission due date from April 4, 2025, to May 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The procurement solicits bids for IP PBX systems, hosted unified communications as a service (UCaaS) and contact center as a service (CCaaS) solutions, and ancillary telecommunications equipment with associated labor and maintenance services. Vendors are required to submit percentage discounts off manufacturer price lists for equipment and fixed hourly rates for labor categories. The contract will be awarded to multiple vendors with a base term of four years and two optional one-year extensions. An optional pre-quote conference was scheduled for February 12, 2025, with electronic questions due by February 26, 2025.

The procurement evaluates vendors based on pricing, technical capabilities, security compliance, and ability to meet detailed specifications. Vendors must provide SOC2 Type II audit reports and comply with the state's Statewide Information Security Manual requirements to protect sensitive information including personally identifiable information, protected health information, and financial data. The contract includes set-aside provisions for Small Business and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business subcontracting, with cooperative purchasing opportunities available for local governments and school districts. Original Equipment Manufacturers may be awarded contracts with authorization to use up to ten authorized resellers or distributors. Vendors are encouraged to participate in the E-rate program for qualifying products and services. Answers to vendor electronic questions will be posted in a future bid amendment, and all vendors are responsible for maintaining knowledge of all bid amendments, modifications, and clarifications to the solicitation.