T2789 Bid Amendment 2 10.28.19.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

SHEILA Y. OLIVER

Lt. Governor

MAURICE A. GRIFFIN

Acting Director https://www.njstart.gov

October 28, 2019

To: All Interested Vendors {Bidders}

Re: Bid Solicitation # 20DPP00478

T-2789 Bucket Truck, 19,500 lb. GVWR Crew Cab & Chassis, DRW, 4WD with Service Body, Minimum 42 Foot Working Height Insulated Rear Stowing Aerial Basket & Accessories

Quote Submission Due Date: November 13, 2019 (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

Please note that for all additions, deletions, clarifications and modifications to the Bid Solicitation, please refer to the Revised Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19”.

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 #20DPP00478 T2789

Answers to Questions

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

Bid Solicitation

Section Reference Question (Bolded) and Answer

NJSTART Vendor

Support Page Hyperlink

The following revision has been made throughout the Bid Solicitation:

The NJSTART Vendor Support Page Hyperlink has been updated throughout the Bid Solicitation.

Please see revision to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

Bid Solicitation Specific

Attachments & Appendices

Q. There were no pictures attached to the addendum for Bid # 20DPP00478

Bid Solicitation Specific Attachments & Appendices

Current Truck’s Curbside View Sample - Example Only

Current Truck’s Roadside View - Example Only

Current Truck’s Rear View - Example Only

Current Truck's Top Mounted Auxiliary Storage Cabinet - Example Only

A. Please refer to the following attachments:

Current Truck’s Curbside View Sample - Example Only

Current Truck’s Roadside View - Example Only

Current Truck’s Rear View - Example Only

Current Truck’s Top Mounted Auxiliary Storage Cabinet - Example Only

1.0

Information for Bidders

The following link has been removed from Bid Solicitation Section 1.0:

“(http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/njstart/vendor.shtml)”

Please see revision to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

1.2

Background

The following language has been added to Bid Solicitation Section 1.2:

“Vendors {Bidders} should not rely upon or use data from the prior Blanket P.O.”

Please see revision to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

1.4.4

Contents of Quote

The language in Bid Solicitation Section 1.4.4 has been revised as follows:

“After the opening of sealed Quotes, including Quotes submitted through the NJSTART electronic process, all information submitted by a Vendor {Bidder} in response to a Bid Solicitation is considered public information notwithstanding any disclaimers to the contrary submitted by a Vendor {Bidder}. Proprietary, financial, security and confidential information may be exempt from public disclosure by OPRA and/or the common law when the Vendor {Bidder} has a good faith legal/factual basis for such assertion.

Section Reference Question (Bolded) and Answer

When the Bid Solicitation contains a negotiation component, the Quote will not be subject to public disclosure until a notice of intent to award a Blanket P.O. is announced.”

Please see revision to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

3.0

Scope of Work

The following revision has been made to Bid Solicitation Section 3.0:

“3.0 SCOPE OF WORK” has been revised to “3.0 SCOPE OF WORK –

REQUIREMENTS OF THE VENDOR {CONTRACTOR}”

Please see revision to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

3.4.1

19,500 LB. GVWR

Crew CAB &

CHASSIS, DRW,

4WD

Q. Section 3.4.1 calls out a 44 gallon fuel tank. In order to upgrade the fuel tank to meet this minimum requirement Ford requires an upgrade to the XL Value Package (code 96V) which is a more expensive option that includes many items not required in the bid spec. Would it be acceptable to use a 40 gallon tank in lieu of the 44 gallon tank?

A. Yes. A 40 gallon fuel tank will be accepted.

Additionally, the language in Bid Solicitation Section 3.4.1 has been revised as follows:

“Fuel Tank: Minimum 40 gallon total capacity.”

Please see revision to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

3.4.3.6

Reflective Striping

Q. Section 3.4.3.6 calls out reflective striping on the tailgate. The reference photos show a tail shelf but not a tailgate and specifications for a tailgate are mentioned nowhere else in the bid spec. Is a tail shelf as shown in the reference photos acceptable?

A. The Unit specified in this Bid Solicitation does not include a tailgate.

Additionally, Bid Solicitation Section 3.4.3.6 has been revised as follows:

“D. On rear of body, horizontal stripe on tail shelf, full width of tail shelf”

Please see revision to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

4.0

Quote Preparation and Submission

The following revision has been made to Bid Solicitation Section 4.0:

“4.0 QUOTE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION” has been revised to “4.0

QUOTE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION – REQUIREMENTS OF THE

VENDOR {BIDDER}”

Please see revision to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

4.1

General

The following link has been removed from Bid Solicitation Section 4.1:

“(http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/forms.shtml)”

Section Reference Question (Bolded) and Answer

Please see revision to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

4.4.1.1.3 New Jersey

Business Ethics Guide Certification

The following revision has been made to Bid Solicitation Section 4.4.1.1.3:

“http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/ethics_guide.shtml” has been revised to “https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/ethics.shtml”

Please see revision to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

7.1.1

Requirements of Public Law 2005

The following language has been deleted from Bid Solicitation Section 7.1.1:

"The form is also available in NJSTART"

Please see revisions to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

9.0 State of New Jersey Standard Terms and

Conditions

The following revision has been made to Section 9.0 State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions:

“(Rev: 4/15/19)” has been revised to “(Rev: 10/21/19)”

Please see revisions to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”

9.0 State of New Jersey Standard Terms and

Conditions 5.5

Change in Law

The following revisions have been made to Section 5.5 of the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions:

1. The following language has been deleted from Section 5.5 of the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions:

“Whenever a change in applicable law or regulation affects the scope of work, the Director shall provide written notice to the contractor of the change and the Director’s determination as to the corresponding adjusted change in the scope of work and corresponding adjusted contract price. Within five (5) business days of receipt of such written notice, if either is applicable:

A. If the contractor does not agree with the adjusted contract price, the contractor shall submit to the Director any additional information that the contractor believes impacts the adjusted contract price with a request that the Director reconsider the adjusted contract price. The Director shall make a prompt decision taking all such information into account, and shall notify the contractor of the final adjusted contract price; and

B. If the contractor has undertaken any work effort toward a deliverable, task or subtask that is being changed or eliminated such that it would not be compensated under the adjusted contract, the contractor shall be compensated for such work effort according to the applicable portions of its price schedule and the contractor shall submit to the Director an itemization of the work effort already completed by deliverable, task or subtask within the scope of work, and any additional information the Director may request. The Director shall make a prompt decision taking all such information into account, and shall notify the contractor of the compensation to be paid for such work effort."

Section Reference Question (Bolded) and Answer

2. The following language has been added to Section 5.5 of the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions:

“If, after award, a change in applicable law or regulation occurs which affects the Contract, the parties may amend the Contract, including pricing, in order to provide equitable relief for the party disadvantaged by the change in law. The parties shall negotiate in good faith, however if agreement is not possible after reasonable efforts, the Director shall make a prompt decision as to an equitable adjustment, taking all relevant information into account, and shall notify the Vendor {Contractor} of the final adjusted contract price.”

Please see revisions to the Bid Solicitation entitled “T2789 Revised Bid Solicitation 10.28.19.”