T2679 Optional Pre-Quote Conference Powerpoint 10.23.25~1.pptx
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- Solicitation number
- 25DPP01133
- Issued by
- Mercer County, New Jersey
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This document is a PowerPoint presentation for an Optional Pre-Quote Conference for a New Jersey state contract (T2679) for Employee Benefits: Pharmacy Benefits Management (Solicitation 25DPP01133). The conference is designed to address procedural questions about bid submission requirements, with Q&A submissions due by 2 PM on November 13, 2025, and quotes due by 2 PM on December 17, 2025. The procurement will be conducted exclusively through NJSTART, the state's procurement platform, and vendors are required to register and maintain current contact information. The presentation outlines the bid solicitation structure, which includes sections covering introduction, submission information, quote requirements, scope of work, contract terms, data security, and evaluation criteria.
The procurement appears to be a comprehensive pharmacy benefits management contract for the State of New Jersey, with specific emphasis on encouraging participation from small, woman-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses. The document provides critical guidance for potential vendors, highlighting mandatory submission requirements and potential grounds for quote disqualification. Vendors are explicitly warned that quotes missing mandatory requirements may be deemed non-responsive, and that this is not a waiver or delegated purchasing authority procurement. The presentation also emphasizes the importance of carefully reviewing all documents, submitting questions through the designated NJSTART Q&A tab, and ensuring strict adherence to submission guidelines.
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Optional Pre-Quote Conference T2679 Employee Benefits: Pharmacy Benefits Management 25DPP01133 Q&a due by 2pm, November 13, 2025 Quotes due by 2pm, December 17, 2025
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Please sign in by entering your name, company, and email in the Microsoft Teams chat window.
A list of attendees and these slides will be posted to NJSTART.
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 NJSTART Vendor phone support – (609) 341-3500 Staffed Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.
This is also an opportunity for potential Vendors to partner with other potentials Vendors and/or meet small, woman-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses.
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: Introduction and Summary of the Bid Solicitation Section 2: Pre-Quote Submission Information, e-Q&A, exceptions to the SSTC, Bid Amendments) Section 3: Section 3: Quote Submission Requirements (forms, technical response, Reverse Auction Tool Instructions) Section 4: Scope of Work
BID SOLICITATION AT A GLANCE
Section 5: General Contract Terms Section 6: Data Security Requirements Section 7: Modifications to the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions (SSTC) Section 8: Quote Evaluation and Award Section 9: Glossary Attachment 1: State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions Attachment 2: Bid Solicitation Checklist Attachment 3: State of New Jersey Third Party Information Security Questionnaire
HELPFUL TIPS & REMINDERS
Review Bid Solicitation in its entirety and submit any questions prior to the deadline including exceptions to the SSTC. Updated documents will be posted in NJSTART and should be reviewed as posted.
Submit Quotes on time addressing all mandatory requirements (designated by “shall”) including forms. Quotes missing mandatory requirements may be deemed non-responsive. Not submitting requested information (“should”) may impact the technical evaluation score.
Be advised that this is NOT a Waiver or Delegated Purchasing Authority (“DPA”) procurement. The Quote may not be emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered. The Quote may only be submitted through NJSTART.
Do not select “No Bid” on the NJSTART “General Tab” unless you are not intending to submit a bid. Your bid will not appear in the Bid Tab if this option is selected.
OTHER HELPFUL TIPS
Examples of additional language the may deem a quote non-responsive:
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’s Quote is only valid for XX days.
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
Q&A due by 2pm, November 13, 2025
Quotes due by 2pm, December 17, 2025 image6.tmp image7.tmp image8.png image2.png image3.png image4.png image5.png
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