T3144 Bid Amendment 1 5.7.25~1.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

May 7, 2025

To: All Interested Bidders

Re: Bid Solicitation # 24DPP00945 T3144 - Specialized Microbial Cleaning, Employee Health Based Cleaning - Statewide

Bid Amendment #1

The following constitutes Bid Amendment #1 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 and State-Supplied Price Sheet, please refer to the Revised Bid Solicitation entitled “T3144 Revised Bid Solicitation 5.7.25”, and the State-Supplied Price Sheet titled “T3144 Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet 5.7.25”

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 # 24DPP00945 T3144 - Specialized Microbial Cleaning, Employee Health Based Cleaning – Statewide

Answers to Questions

Section Reference Revision

Please refer to the Bid Solicitation titled “T3144 Revised Bid Solicitation 5.7.25

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

Section Reference Question (Bolded) and Answer

Please be advised that all Quotes shall be submitted electronically through NJSTART.

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 a 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.

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As stated in Bid Solicitation Section 2.2, Exceptions to the State of NJ Standard Terms and Conditions (SSTC): “Questions regarding the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions 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).” Moreover, as stated in Bid Solicitation Section 3.11, Bidder proposed terms or conditions that conflict with those contained in the State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions may render a Quote non-responsive.

A. As stated in Bid Solicitation Section 1.2 Background, this is a new procurement of these services, as such historical data is not available.

If there’s a publicly accessible record where I can find this information, I would appreciate any guidance you can share?

A. As stated in Bid Solicitation Section 1.2 Background, this is a new procurement of these services, as such historical data is not available.

Please be advised that the State guarantees no minimum or maximum utilization rate; however as noted in NJSTART, the State estimates to spend $1,000,000 through the initial 3 year term of this Contract.

State-Supplied Price Sheet Instructions

Q. Please clarify the unit of measurement to determine compensation regarding "limited directional fogging?"

Will pricing be based on hourly basis, square footage, or other unit of measure?

A. The pricing will be based on an hourly rate.

Additionally, the State-Supplied Price Sheet, and the following sections have been modified to reflect the change from a day rate for limited directional fogging, to an hourly rate:

· 1.1 Purpose and Intent

· 3.22 State-Supplied Price Sheet Instructions

Please refer to the Bid Solicitation titled “T3144 Revised Bid Solicitation 5.7.25” and the State-Supplied Price Sheet titled, “T3144 Revised State-Supplied Price Sheet 5.7.25”.

State-Supplied Price Sheet Instructions

Q. Can the State provide any data that would assist bidders to determine the unit of measurement and estimated quantities per region?

A. Please refer to Bid Solicitation Section 3.22 State-Supplied Price Sheet Instructions for units of measurement.

As this is a Statewide Contract that may be utilized by Using Agencies on an as need basis across the State, the State cannot provide the estimated quantities per region.

State-Supplied Price Sheet Instructions

Q: Good Afternoon, please see question #5 providing the requested information as the bid submission is due on Tuesday 5/8/25. You can email or call me at 609-###-####. Thanks

A. The State is assuming that the bidder’s question is the same as question #8 on this document which asks, “Can the State provide any data that would assist bidders to determine the unit of measurement and estimated quantities per region?”

Please see the answer to Question 8.

Additionally, as stated in Bid Solicitation Section 2.1 Electronic Question and Answer Period:

“In the event that questions are posed by Bidders, answers to such questions will be issued by Bid Amendment.

A Bidder shall not contact the Using Agency and/or the Procurement Specialist directly, in person, by telephone or by e-mail, concerning this Bid Solicitation, prior to Contract award.”

State Building Service Contracts Wage

Q. Please confirm that the cleaning services are subject to Building Service Contract Act wage / fringe determination, pursuant to Janitorial job classification.

A. Yes, this project is subject to the Building Service Contract Act under the Janitorial job classification; however please note not all locations in this Contract are subject to prevailing wages.

All State owned buildings are subject to prevailing wages, and leased properties follow the below guidance:

It is declared to be the public policy of this State to establish prevailing wage levels for the employees of contractors and subcontractors furnishing building services for any property or premises owned or leased by the State. Pursuant to N.J.S.A 34:11-56.59 "Leased by the State" means that not less than 55% of the property or premises is leased by the State, provided that the portion of the property or premises that is leased by the State measures more than 20,000 square feet.

Additionally, please see revision to Bid Solicitation Sections 4.13 State Building Service Contracts Wage:

“Pursuant to N.J.S.A 34:11-56.59 "Leased by the State" means that not less than 55% of the property or premises is leased by the State, provided that the portion of the property or premises that is leased by the State measures more than 20,000 square feet.”

“Note: Contractors should confirm with the Using Agency if the service location meets the criteria for prevailing wages”.

Please refer to the Bid Solicitation titled “T3144 Revised Bid Solicitation 5.7.25”

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