T1343 Optional Pre-Quote Conference PowerPoint Presentation 10.6.20~1.pptx

Optional Pre-Quote Conference T1343 – Overhead/Rolling Doors & Operators, Repair/Replace, DOT & Other Agencies

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Q&a due by 2pm on October 30, 2020 Quotes due by 2pm on December 1, 2020

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS

Please identify yourself and the firm you represent when prompted during roll-call so that you are properly logged for attending the conference.

Please mute your phone at all times unless speaking.

Please identify yourself and the firm you represent prior to asking a question.

Please make sure you are registered in NJSTART, and that your contact information remains current.

NJSTART Vendor email support: njstart@treas.nj.gov https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/vendor.shtml

PURPOSE & GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose of this conference is to address procedural questions only, regarding the Bid Solicitation and Quote submission requirements.

No questions relating to the Scope of Work or the services or products required in the Bid Solicitation will be addressed. Vendors should utilize the Q&A Tab of the Bid Solicitation in NJSTART to submit those questions electronically.

The Bid Solicitation will be reviewed section by section with procedural questions being entertained on that basis.

BID SOLICITATION AT A GLANCE

Cover page: Submission dates and set-aside requirements Section 1: Purpose, background, Q&A and exceptions, Bid Amendments, Quote content, support Section 2: Definitions Section 3: Scope of Work Section 4: Quote submission requirements including forms, schedules, firm experience, product literature, financial capability, and price sheet, as well as additional terms and prohibition on conflicting terms and conditions Section 5: Contractual language including term, staff substitutions, ownership of materials, additional work, supplemental indemnification

BID SOLICITATION AT A GLANCE

Section 6: Evaluation criteria, clarifications, best and final offer Section 7: Pre-award requirements Section 8: State Contract Manager Section 9: Standard Terms and Conditions

Reminders Review Bid Solicitation in its entirety and submit any questions prior to the deadline including exceptions. Updated documents will be posted in NJSTART and should be reviewed as posted.

Submit Quotes on time addressing all mandatory requirements including forms, or Quote may be deemed non-responsive. “Shall” and “Must” denotes a mandatory requirement; however, not submitting requested information (“should”/”may”) could impact technical score.

Price Sheet must be completed in its entirety with no lines added or removed, or additional language or fees referenced.

PRICE SHEET PITFALLS

Complete all required price lines on the Price Sheet, or Quote may be deemed non-responsive. Indicate “no charge” if the cost is $0. Do not leave any price lines blank.

Do not make formatting changes to the Price Sheet. If the price line requires a dollar amount, don’t change it to a percentage, or vice versa. If the price line includes 2 decimal places, don’t change the settings to allow 4 decimals.

Do not add additional language, assumptions, or fees on the Price Sheet. Do not add or remove any price lines.

Confirm you have completed the proper version of the Price Sheet; it may have been revised via Bid Amendment.

OTHER HELPFUL TIPS

Do NOT include language such as this:

Vendor accepts all terms and conditions of this Bid Solicitation with the following additional language: Section X - Agree, as it applies to changes that impact administrative fees as outlined in this provision, provided that Vendor reserves the right to modify Contracted Terms based on changes by the State.

Vendor reserves the right to charge additional fees for services that require extensive time and effort.

This Quote is a nonbinding expression of interest only and is not intended to create a binding commitment on either party unless and until a definitive agreement has been executed between the parties.

This Quote may include statements regarding plans for future products and services, or future versions of existing products and services. Any such statements are provided solely for your general information and are not part of this Quote unless specifically stated in writing in this Quote.

Vendor {Bidder} Checklist

PART #1: FORMS, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS THAT MUST BE

SUBMITTED BY THE VENDOR WITH THE QUOTE

IF THIS BID SOLICITATION HAS A SUBCONTRACTING SET-ASIDE REQUIREMENT, THE VENDOR MUST CONSULT THE DIVISION OF REVENUE & ENTERPRISE SERVICES AT 609-292-2146 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTERED SMALL BUSINESSES AND/OR DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESSES.

Vendor {Bidder} Checklist PART #2: FORMS, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS THAT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY THE VENDOR WITH THE QUOTE. THESE FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE AWARD OF THE MASTER BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER.

You may register your business HERE or obtain a copy of the Business Registration Certificate HERE.

Submit one of the following:

Public Works Contractor Registration

See Bid Solicitation Section 4.4.1.8, Public Works Contractor Registration.

To all Vendors {Contractors}: Please make sure your firm has its Public Works Contractor Registration at the time of Quote due date, as well as any Subcontractor(s) that may be engaged to perform public work on your firm’s behalf.

State-Supplied Price Sheet

See Price Sheet Instructions in Bid Solicitation Section 4.4.5.2.A, Preventative Maintenance and Repairs (North Region, Central Region, and South Region), for directions.

Price lines 1 – 5.

State-Supplied Price Sheet

See Price Sheet Instructions in Bid Solicitation Section 4.4.5.2.B, New Equipment Installation/Parts/Related Materials (Statewide)for directions.

Price lines 1 – 4.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

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