T1316 Bid Amendment 6~1.pdf

This is Bid Amendment #6 issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, for Bid Solicitation #25DPP01033 (T1316 - Telecommunications Equipment and Services). The amendment announces an extension of the quote submission deadline from September 25, 2025, to October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The solicitation seeks telecommunications equipment and services including IP PBX systems, hosted services (UCaaS and CCaaS), and ancillary equipment with associated labor and maintenance services for state agencies. The original procurement timeline included an optional pre-quote conference on February 12, 2025, electronic questions due by February 26, 2025, and an initial quote opening scheduled for April 4, 2025. The contract is structured for a base term of four years with two optional one-year extensions, and answers to bidder electronic questions will be posted in a future bid amendment.

Vendors must submit percentage discounts off manufacturer price lists for equipment and fixed hourly rates for labor categories. The contract includes specific set-aside provisions for Small Business and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business subcontracting. Evaluation criteria emphasize pricing, technical capabilities, and security compliance, with vendors required to demonstrate robust information security controls, provide SOC2 Type II audit reports, and comply with the state's Statewide Information Security Manual requirements. This is a reprocurement of an existing telecommunications services contract with cooperative purchasing options 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, and E-rate program participation is encouraged for qualifying products and services.