T2658 Bid Amendment #2 4.24.24 Answers to Questions~2.docx

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

April 24, 2024

To: All Interested Bidders

Previous Quote Submission Due Date: May 1, 2024 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time) REVISED Quote Submission Due Date: May 9, 2024 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

Bid Amendment #2

The following constitutes Bid Amendment #2 to the above referenced Bid Solicitation:

· This Bid Amendment includes:

· Answers to questions;

· An extension of the Quote Submission due date from May 1, 2024 to May 9, 2024 (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time);

· A Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet titled “T2658 REVISED State-Supplied Price Sheet 4.24.24”, and hereafter referred to in this document as the “Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet,” has been updated on the Attachments tab of the Bid Solicitation in NJSTART, replacing the previous version dated 2.23.24. Bidders must submit the Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet as part of the Quote. Note: Changes are in red on the Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet.

· Please note that for all additions, deletions, clarifications and modifications to the Bid Solicitation, please refer to the Revised Bid Solicitation titled “T2658 Revised Bid Solicitation 4.24.24”, and hereafter referred to in this document as the “Revised Bid Solicitation”. The additions, deletions, and/or revisions to the following Revised Bid Solicitation Sections are as followed:

· 3.12 – Quote Content – revised;

· 3.25 – Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet Instructions – revised;

· 3.25.1 – Use of “No-Bid” Versus “No Charge” on the Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet – revised;

· 4.10.2 – On-Schedule Equipment and Materials – revised;

· 4.10.3.1 – General Allowance Purchases – revised;

· 8.9.2 – Price Evaluation – revised; and

· 9.3 – Contract-Specific Definitions – revised.

It is the sole responsibility of the 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 #24DPP00939 T2658 NJDEP Non-Emergency Remedial Action Services (NERAS) Answers to Questions

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

Section Reference Question (Bolded) and Answer

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Yes, prior to the Quote Opening Deadline, a Bidder should review the documents comprising the submitted Quote to ensure that all of the required documents have been completed and attached. Oftentimes a Quote is deemed non-responsive because a Bidder fails to attach a required form or attaches a blank form. To review a submitted Quote, a Bidder should log into NJSTART and review each document attached to the Quote submission. Instructions on how to review a submitted Quote can be found in the Quick Reference Guide entitled How to Review a Submitted Quote, which is available on the NJSTART Vendor Support Page under Vendor Reference Guides.

No, all Quotes shall be submitted electronically through NJSTART.

Bidders may refer to the Vendor Registration and Submit a Quote Quick Reference Guides for instructions on how to enroll in NJSTART and how to submit an electronic Quote through NJSTART. The Quick Reference Guide entitled Submit a Quote is available here: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/njstart/pdf/Create-a-Quote.pdf.

Additionally, to ensure that you have properly submitted the required documents you may also review the Quick Reference Guide entitled How to Review a Submitted Quote which is available here: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/njstart/pdf/HowtoReviewaSubmittedQuote.pdf. Answers to Frequently asked Questions and all Quick Reference Guides are located on the NJSTART Vendor Support Page. If further assistance is needed, please email NJSTART Vendor Administration Team at:njstart@treas.nj.gov

As stated in Revised Bid Solicitation Section 2.2, Exceptions to the State of NJ Standard Terms and Conditions (SSTC): "Questions regarding the SSTC and exceptions to mandatory requirements MUST be posed during the Electronic Question and Answer period and shall contain the Bidder's suggested changes and the reason(s) for the suggested change(s)."

Additionally, as stated in Revised Bid Solicitation Section 3.11, Bidder Additional Terms Submitted with the Quote:

“A Bidder may submit additional terms as part of its Quote. Additional terms are Bidder-proposed terms or conditions that do not conflict with the scope of work required in this Bid Solicitation, the terms and conditions of this Bid Solicitation, or the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions. Bidder proposed terms or conditions that conflict with those contained in the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions will render a Quote non-responsive. It is incumbent upon the Bidder to identify and remove its conflicting proposed terms and conditions prior to Quote submission.

Quotes including Bidder proposed additional terms may be accepted, rejected, or negotiated, in whole or in part, at the State’s sole discretion.

If Bidder intends to propose terms and conditions that conflict with the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions, those Bidder proposed terms and conditions shall only be considered if submitted and agreed to pursuant to the electronic question and answer procedure. Bidders shall not submit exceptions or modifications as part of the Quote or on the “Terms and Conditions” Tab through NJSTART.”

A-901 License Do I need the A901 Licenses requirement to submit the Bid or do I need to obtain one?

In accordance with Revised Bid Solicitation Section 3.13.6, A-901 License: “At the time of Quote Opening, the Bidder must have submitted a valid and administratively complete A-901 License application with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. ”

Bidders and their applicable named subcontractors MUST possess a valid A-901 License prior to Contract award. Bidders are encouraged to begin the A-901 licensing process as soon as possible and must submit a valid and administratively complete A-901 License application with their Quote.

Please see Revised Bid Solicitation Sections 3.13.6, A-901 License for additional information.

State- Supplied Price Sheet Instructions For Bid # 24DPP00939, would we be able to solely bid for "Item 1": Remediation Services, Environmental, Including Rehabilitation Services Hazardous Waste and Mold Remediation Thank you in advance for your assistance.

No. In accordance with Revised Bid Solicitation Section 3.25, State-Supplied Price Sheet Instructions: “Failure to submit all required pricing will result in the Quote being considered non-responsive.”

Bidders must submit pricing for all price-lines listed in the Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet, which can be found under the “Attachments” tab in NJSTART.

State- Supplied Price Sheet Instructions Can we assume Sales, General, and Administrative (SG&A) in our cost plus mark ups?

As specified by Revised Bid Solicitation Section 3.25, State-Supplied Price Sheet Instructions, the Bidder shall provide all-inclusive unit pricing for each price line. The all-inclusive pricing will cover all expenses related to the Contract including, but not limited to, salaries, fringe benefits, profit or fee, travel, overhead, general and administrative expenses, insurance, personal protective equipment, computer usage, report preparation, and office supplies.

It is the responsibility of the Bidder to incorporate these types of expenses into its all-inclusive unit pricing.

State- Supplied Price Sheet Instructions Are the price lines for equipment mobilization/demobilization a combined cost, or are they a cost for each mobilization AND each demobilization?

The price lines indicated for mobilization/demobilization are a combined unit price, covering both services per specified equipment.

Please refer to Revised Bid Solicitation Section 3.25, Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet Instructions for more information regarding instructions and requirements related to the Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet.

Labor Requirements Annual prevailing wage increases are not known beyond 2025 and have been unpredictable. How would you like us to price labor for years two-four? Should we estimate the annual increases and be allowed to adjust when the actual increases are known?

Pursuant to Revised Bid Solicitation Section 4.10.1.1, Labor Requirements: “The Contractor is solely responsible for complying with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act. The contract labor/personnel categories may or may not correspond with prevailing wage rate classifications; therefore, the Contractor shall not rely on the contract labor/personnel categories to establish the proper rate of pay under the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act.”

It is the Bidder’s responsibility to make a business decision regarding the pricing submitted in response to this Bid Solicitation. Please refer to Revised Bid Solicitation Section 3.25, State-Supplied Price Sheet Instructions, for more information regarding instructions and requirements related to the Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet.

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