T2305 Optional Pre-Quote Conference 5.19.2020.pptx

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T2305 Independent Medical Examinations and Support, Division of Pensions and Benefits
Solicitation number
20DPP00507
Issued by
Mercer County, New Jersey

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This document is an Optional Pre-Quote Conference presentation for Bid Solicitation #20DPP00507 for Independent Medical Examinations and Support services for the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits. The bid solicitation covers Mercer County and Trenton City. Questions are due by 2 PM on August 31, 2020, and quotes are due by 2 PM on November 20, 2020. The presentation reviews the bid solicitation sections, including the purpose, background, scope of work, quote submission requirements, contractual language, and evaluation criteria. It provides guidance on completing the price sheet properly, as well as other helpful tips for vendors.

The presentation emphasizes that the purpose of the conference is to address procedural questions only, not questions related to the scope of work or required services. Vendors are instructed to use the Q&A tab in NJSTART to submit any scope-related questions. The bid solicitation includes set-aside requirements, and the presentation cautions vendors against adding any conflicting terms and conditions to their quotes.

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Optional Pre-Quote Conference

T2305 - Independent Medical Examinations and Support, Division of Pensions and Benefits

Bid Solicitation #20DPP00507 Q&a due by 2PM on August 31, 2020 Quotes due by 2pM ON November 20, 2020

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS

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, security requirements Section 4: Quote submission requirements including forms, technical approach, schedules, draft plans, resumes, firm experience, appendices, Security Questionnaire, 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” 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.

Confirm that you have completed all tabs on the Price Sheet.

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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