Fencing: Purchase, Installation & Repair Services - Catalog - CO-OP

Bergen County, New Jersey is soliciting a cooperative pricing catalog contract (BC-BID-26-05) for comprehensive fencing purchase, installation, and repair services across multiple New Jersey counties. The procurement covers eleven specific fence types including chain link, vinyl coated wire, wood, ornamental metal, vinyl, razor wire, snow fence, plastic barrier fence, and temporary fencing, as well as fence removal and disposal services. Vendors must provide detailed pricing through manufacturer catalogs, including percentage discounts off list prices, installation labor rates by linear footage ranges, custom gate pricing, and service rates for repairs. The contract term is 24 months commencing from the date of award, with bid questions due by February 2, 2026, and final bid submissions required by February 12, 2026. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including manufacturer authorization letters, current price lists, proof of public works contractor licenses, and detailed pricing breakdowns for materials and labor. Key evaluation criteria include pricing uniformity, manufacturer diversity, installation capabilities, and compliance with New Jersey regulatory requirements.

The procurement includes set-aside opportunities for diverse businesses, specifically recognizing Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE). Participating businesses must have their principal place of business in New Jersey and be independently owned with at least 51% ownership and control by qualifying group members. Acceptable certifications include those from the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, US Small Business Administration, and US Department of Veteran Affairs. Vendors must incorporate a mandatory 1% administrative fee into all pricing, payable quarterly to Bergen County, and must extend uniform pricing to over 270 cooperative members across more than 15 counties. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract and multi-county cooperative purchasing framework suggests significant potential contract value. Vendors must also comply with various state regulations including prevailing wage requirements, affirmative action guidelines, and specific disclosures related to activities in Iran and Russia/Belarus.