T1715 Amendment 10 2.13.23.docx
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- T1715 Canteen Commissary for the Department of Corrections through Distribution and Support Services
- Solicitation number
- 22DPP00767
- Issued by
- Mercer County, New Jersey
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This document is an amendment to a bid solicitation (Bid Solicitation #22DPP00767) issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Purchase and Property Procurement Bureau for a Canteen Commissary contract for the New Jersey Department of Corrections. The bid solicitation includes a revised bid submission due date of February 28, 2023 and revisions to various price line items, including changes to the product counts, sizes, and packaging for items such as corn flakes, iced tea, dunking stick pastries, lasagna, octopus, and mayonnaise. The contract will serve the Mercer County jurisdiction.
The document also addresses vendor questions regarding exclusive products that only the incumbent vendor can currently supply. The State indicates it is willing to consider alternative products and packaging sizes in order to encourage more competitive bids. Pricing terms, set-asides, and funding details are not explicitly provided, but the document suggests the State is focused on obtaining the most competitive pricing for the required commissary items through this bid solicitation process.
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PHILIP D. MURPHY
Governor State of New Jersey
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
DIVISION OF PURCHASE AND PROPERTY
PROCUREMENT BUREAU
33 WEST STATE STREET
P. O. BOX 230
TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625-0230
ELIZABETH MAHER MUOIO
State Treasurer
SHEILA Y. OLIVER
Lt. Governor
AMY F. DAVIS, ESQ.
Acting Director https://www.njstart.gov
February 13, 2023
To: All Interested Vendors {Bidders}
Re: Bid Solicitation # 22DPP00767 Bid Solicitation: T1715 Canteen Commissary for the Department of Corrections through Distribution and Support Services
| Quote Submission Due Date: December 8, 2022 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time) |
| REVISED Quote Submission Due Date: December 21, 2022 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time) |
| Revised Quote Submission Due Date: January 20, 2023 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time) |
| Revised Quote Submission Due Date: February 8, 2023 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time) |
| Revised Quote Submission Due Date: February 28, 2023 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time) |
Bid Amendment #10
The following constitutes Bid Amendment #10 to the above referenced Bid Solicitation:
· Revisions to the Bid Solicitation.
· Please note that for all additions, deletions, clarifications and modifications to the Bid Solicitation, please refer to the Revised Bid Solicitation entitled “T1715 Revised Bid Solicitation 2.10.2023” Please see revisions for the following sections: 1.1; 3.26; and 4.1
· Revisions to the State-Supplied Price Sheet.
· Please note that for all additions, deletions, clarifications and modifications to the State-Supplied Price Sheet, please refer to the Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet entitled “T1715 Revised Price Sheet 2.13.2023.”
It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor {Bidder} to be knowledgeable of all of the additions, deletions, clarifications, and modifications to the Bid Solicitation and/or the New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions relative to this Bid Solicitation as set forth in all Bid Amendments.
All other instructions, terms, and conditions of the Bid Solicitation shall remain the same.
Bid Solicitation: # 22DPP00767 T1715 Canteen Commissary for the Department of Corrections through Distribution and Support Services Answers to Questions
| # |
| Bid Solicitation |
Section Reference Question (Bolded) and Answer
Where applicable, each question references the appropriate Bid Solicitation section.
Will the State also answer our questions posted on 11/09/2022?
Answer:
The questions asked during the Q & A period ending on 11/09/2022 were answered on Bid Amendment 6.
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| 4.1 |
Price Line Specifications Question regarding “Price Line Number 12: Corn Flakes Dry Cereal, Generic Brand, minimum 9 count/14 to 26 oz. Box per case”: We understand this item to be an exclusively packed product that only the incumbent vendor can supply. In order for the State to receive competitive bids for this line item, will the State allow this item to be bid in the following count range as an acceptable alternative? Corn Flakes Dry Cereal, Generic Brand, minimum 6 count/14 to 26 oz. Box per case.
Answer:
Please be advised that Price Line 12: Corn Flakes Dry Cereal, Generic Brand, minimum 9 count/14 to 26 oz. Box per case has been changed to Price Line 12: Corn Flakes Dry Cereal, Generic Brand, minimum 5 count/14 to 26 oz. Box.
Please see revised Bid Solicitation entitled “T1715 Revised Bid Solicitation 2.10.2023.”
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| 4.1 |
Price Line Specifications Question regarding “Price Line Number 13: Iced Tea Mix, Pre-Sweetened with Sugar, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/30 to 32 oz. Packages per case”: We understand this item to be an exclusive product that only the incumbent vendor can supply. In order for the State to receive competitive bids for this line item, will the State allow this item to be bid in the following size range as an acceptable alternative? Iced Tea, Pre-Sweetened with Sugar, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/12 to 32 oz. Packages per case.
Answer:
Please be advised that Price Line Number 13: Iced Tea Mix, Pre-Sweetened with Sugar, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/30 to 32 oz. Packages per case has been changed to Price Line Number 13: Iced Tea Mix, Pre-Sweetened with Sugar, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/11 to 32 oz. Packages per case.
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| 4.1 |
Price Line Specifications Question regarding “Price Line Number 31: Dunking Stick Pastries, Individually Wrapped, Generic Brand, minimum 16 count/6 Count per case”: We are familiar with this item and believe the numbers “16” and “6” are transposed, and the correct description should be as stated below. Please confirm that the following description is the correct item that should be bid: Dunking Stick Pastries, Individually Wrapped, Generic Brand, minimum 6 count/16 Count per case
Answer:
Please be advised that Price Line Number 31: Dunking Stick Pastries, Individually Wrapped, Generic Brand, minimum 16 count/6 Count per case has been changed to Price Line Number 31: Dunking Stick Pastries, Individually Wrapped, Generic Brand, minimum 6 count/16 Count per case.
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| 4.1 |
Price Line Specifications Question regarding “Price Line Number 39: Pouched Lasagna With Beef In Tomato Sauce, Generic Brand, minimum 5 count/6 to13 oz. Pouches per case”: We understand this item to be an exclusive product that only the incumbent vendor can supply. In order for the State to receive competitive bids for this line item, will the State allow the following substitute item to be bid as an acceptable alternative? Manicotti, Generic Brand, minimum 6 count/10 oz. Packages per case
Answer:
Price Line Number 39: Pouched Lasagna With Beef In Tomato Sauce, Generic Brand, minimum 5 count/6 to13 oz. Pouches per case has been moved to individual price line 95.
Manicotti, Generic Brand, minimum 6 count/10 oz. Packages per case has been added to individual price line 113.
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| 4.1 |
Price Line Specifications Question regarding “Price Line Number 40: Pouched Cooked Octopus In Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil, Generic Brand, minimum 11 count/2 to 6 oz. Pouches per case”: We understand this item to be an exclusive product that only the incumbent vendor can supply. In order for the State to receive competitive bids for this line item, will the State allow the following substitute item to be bid as an acceptable alternative? Cooked Clams in oil, Generic Brand, minimum 11 count/2 to 6 oz. Pouches per case
Answer:
Price Line Number 40: Pouched Cooked Octopus In Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil, Generic Brand, minimum 11 count/2 to 6 oz. Pouches per case has been moved to individual price line 128.
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| 4.1 |
Price Line Specifications Question regarding “Price Line Number 54: Grape Jelly, Plastic Squeeze Bottle, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/18 to 20 oz. per case (No Glass)”. In order for the State to receive more competitive bids for this line item, will the State allow this item to be bid in the following size range as an acceptable alternative? Grape Jelly, Plastic Squeeze Bottle, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/12 to 20 oz. per case (No Glass).
Answer:
Please be advised that Price Line Number 54: Grape Jelly, Plastic Squeeze Bottle, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/18 to 20 oz. per case (No Glass) has been changed to Price Line Number 54: Grape Jelly, Plastic Squeeze Bottle, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/11 to 20 oz. per case (No Glass).
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| 4.1 |
Price Line Specifications Question regarding “Price Line Number 56: Mayonnaise, Shelf Stable, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/16 to 18 oz. Plastic Squeeze Bottles per case (No Glass)”: We understand this item to be an exclusive product that only the incumbent vendor can supply. In order for the State to receive competitive bids for this line item, will the State allow this item to be bid in the following size range as an acceptable alternative? Mayonnaise, Shelf Stable, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/11 to 18 oz. Plastic Squeeze Bottles per case (No Glass).
Answer:
Please be advised that Price Line Number 56: Mayonnaise, Shelf Stable, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/16 to 18 oz. Plastic Squeeze Bottles per case (No Glass) has been changed to Price Line Number 56: Mayonnaise, Shelf Stable, Generic Brand, minimum 12 count/10 to 18 oz. Plastic Squeeze Bottles per case (No Glass).
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| 4.1 |
Price Line Specifications Question regarding “Price Line Number 65: Electric Fan, Desk Type Oscillator, Generic Brand, 9" each, minimum one (1) fan per case”: We understand this item to be an exclusive product that only the incumbent vendor can supply. In order for the State to receive competitive bids for this line item, will the State allow the following substitute item to be bid as an acceptable alternative? Electric Fan, Generic Brand, 8” each, minimum one (1) fan per case
Answer:
Please be advised that Price Line Number 65: Electric Fan, Desk Type Oscillator, Generic Brand, 9" each, minimum one (1) fan per case has been changed to Price Line Number 65: Electric Fan, Desk Type Oscillator, Generic Brand, 7-9" each, minimum one (1) fan per case.
Please confirm that any affirmative responses to the foregoing questions will be considered an amendment to the bid.
Answer:
All questions asked in the Q & A period that closed on 2/2/2023 will be addressed in Amendment 10.
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