T1368 Revised Optional Pre-Quote Conference.pptx

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T1368 Technical Support for Air Quality, NJDEP
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24DPP00948
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Mercer County, New Jersey

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The document is an Optional Pre-Quote Conference presentation for a contract opportunity titled "T1368 Technical Support for Air Quality, NJDEP" issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The presentation provides an overview of the bid solicitation requirements, including submission dates, a review of the bid solicitation sections, and guidance on completing the required forms and price sheet. The bid solicitation has a Q&A deadline of August 1, 2024 and quotes are due by September 20, 2024.

The presentation emphasizes that the purpose of the conference is to address procedural questions only, and that vendors must utilize the Q&A tab in NJSTART to submit questions related to the scope of work. The presentation also provides guidance on completing the price sheet, cautioning vendors against making any unauthorized changes or additions. Vendors are reminded to review the bid solicitation in its entirety, submit any exceptions, and ensure their NJSTART registration information is current.

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Optional Pre-Quote Conference T1368 Technical Support for Air Quality, NJDEP

24DPP00948

Q&a due by 2pm, August 1, 2024 Quotes due by 2pm, September 20, 2024

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 only address procedural questions 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 must 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 and intent, background Section 2: Pre-quote Submission information, Q&A and exceptions to the State Standard Terms and Conditions, Bid Amendments Section 3: Quote submission requirements including forms and State Price Sheet Instructions Section 4: Scope of Work – Requirements of the Contractor Section 5: General Contract Terms, Extension Option, Transition, ownership of material, and substitution of staff Section 6: Data security requirements Section 7: Modifications to the State Standard Terms and Conditions Section 8: Evaluation criteria, clarifications, best and final offers Section 9: Glossary

Section 3.13.1 Offer and Acceptance - SHOULD Section 3.13.2 Ownership Disclosure - SHALL Section 3.13.3 Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form - SHOULD Section 3.13.4 Disclosure of Investigations and Other Actions Involving Bidder Form - SHOULD Section 3.13.5 MacBride Principles Form - SHOULD Section 3.13.6 Service Performance Within the United States - SHOULD

3.13.7 Confidentiality/Commitment to Defend - SHOULD

Section 3.13.8 Subcontractor Utilization Plan - SHALL Section 3.13.10 Affirmative Action - SHALL Section 3.13.12 State of New Jersey Security Due Diligence Third-Party Information Security Questionnaire - SHOULD Section 3.13.13 Business Registration - SHALL Section 3.13.14 Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus - SHOULD Section 3.19 Prior Business Relationship Certification - SHALL Section 3.23 Professional Staffing Plan - SHOULD

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” denotes a mandatory requirement; however, not submitting requested information (“should”) 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.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

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