T1316 Bid Amendment 8.pdf

This is a Bid Amendment #8 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 extends the quote submission deadline from November 20, 2025, to January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The solicitation seeks comprehensive 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 contract represents a reprocurement effort with a base term of four years and two optional one-year extensions, with cooperative purchasing opportunities available for local governments and school districts. Vendors are required to submit percentage discounts off manufacturer price lists for equipment and fixed hourly rates for labor categories.

Bidders must meet extensive security compliance requirements, including SOC2 Type II audit reports and adherence to the state's Statewide Information Security Manual. The procurement includes set-aside provisions for Small Business and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business subcontracting. Original Equipment Manufacturers may be awarded contracts with authorization to utilize up to ten authorized resellers or distributors. The amendment indicates that answers to bidder electronic questions will be posted in a future amendment, and all bidders remain responsible for reviewing all amendments, additions, deletions, and clarifications to ensure full compliance with the solicitation requirements. All other instructions, terms, and conditions of the original Bid Solicitation remain unchanged.