T2424 Bid Amendment 3~1.pdf

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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

TAHESHA L. WAY

Lt. Governor

AMY F. DAVIS, ESQ.

Acting Director https://www.njstart.gov

11/22/2023

To: All Interested Vendors {Bidders}

Re: Bid Solicitation # 24DPP00924

T2424 - Surveillance and Access Control Security Systems

Quote Submission Due Date: January 10, 2024 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

Bid Amendment #3

The following constitutes Bid Amendment #3 to the above referenced Bid Solicitation:

• This Bid Amendment includes answers to the second round of electronic questions.

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 #24DPP00924 T2424 - Surveillance and Access Control Security Systems

Answers to Questions

Where applicable, each question references the appropriate Bid Solicitation section.

# Bid Solicitation Section Reference Question (Bolded) and Answer

30 Section 1.1 – Purpose and Intent

Q: Will an Electrical License meet the requirement of a Burglar License?

A: The Electrical Contractors License supersedes the burglar/security licenses.

31 Section 1.1 – Purpose and Intent

Q: NJ Administrative Code, Title 13, Law and Public Safety, Chapter 31A:

Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee Code states that â??Electrical contractors licensed by the Board pursuant to N.J.S.A.

45:5A-1 et seq., and their employees while performing the duties of their employment, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 45:5A-29(b)â?? are exempt from the provisions of this codeâ??. Please confirm that an electrical contractor license issued by the State of New Jersey overrides the requirement of a burglar alarm license.

A: Yes, the Electrical Contractors License supersedes the burglar/security licenses.

32 Section 4.3.2.1 – Normal Service

Q: In reference to the answer for question #14 for section 4.3.2.1 normal service, the question was not answered. Some services are not covered under the prevailing wage act. Will there be a separate line item for services that do not fall under the prevailing wage act?

A: There will not be a separate line item added. The New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq., is made part of every contract entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey. Any work performed must be conducted in accordance with New Jersey law and the specific facts at the time the work is performed.

33 Other

Q: If this contract will fall under the authority of the Director of the DPMC why is it not a requirement for all bidders to have a DPMC Contractor Classification? Is it not a legal requirement and/or would it not be in the State's and public's best interest to be assured of a higher degree of vetting of contractor qualifications and experience?

A: It is not a legal requirement of this Bid Solicitation, as this work is primarily related to upgrades and maintenance services.

Section 4.3.3 – Discounts for

Equipment, Materials, and Supplies

Q: RFQ Section 4.3.3: What if a manufacturers list price is unavailable.

A: Pursuant to Page 2 of Bid Amendment #2, only questions related to the revisions made in response to the first round of Q&A can be addressed at this

# Bid Solicitation Section Reference Question (Bolded) and Answer time. Please be advised that this question is unrelated to any first round Q&A revision, and is ineligible to be answered at this time.

35 Section 7.1 – Insurance

Q: As insurance requirements have been increased in comparison to the existing T2424 contract, at what point will bidder's new policies with the higher limits and associated higher premiums need to be in place? In other words, will bidders need to bind insurance(s) to demonstrate compliance at bid submission prior to any award or be able to acquire increased coverages after bid award but in advance of contract start date?

A: Pursuant to Page 2 of Bid Amendment #2, only questions related to the revisions made in response to the first round of Q&A can be addressed at this

36 Other

Q: Although asked and answered previously, after closing of the Q&A period today, will a further mechanism be provided to seek clarification if necessary such as if the answers given reasonably generate related follow up questions?

A: Pursuant to Page 2 of Bid Amendment #2, only questions related to the revisions made in response to the first round of Q&A can be addressed at this

37 Other

Q: Will a contact be provided and allowance be made after Q&A closing to allow and respond to administrative and submission process related technical questions.

A: Pursuant to Page 2 of Bid Amendment #2, only questions related to the revisions made in response to the first round of Q&A can be addressed at this