Furnishing and delivery of one (1) miele commercial washing machine, or equal

The Township of Toms River, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is seeking bids for the procurement of one (1) Miele commercial washing machine or an equivalent product for the Toms River Animal Shelter. Identified as Bid-2023-116, this procurement opportunity requires a front-loader commercial washing machine with specific technical specifications, including a 6.36 ft3 drum volume, 45lb maximum load size, automatic door lock, three-compartment detergent dispenser, and an enameled casing. Electronic bid responses are due by August 29, 2023, at 11:00 am through the Township's OpenGov Bid Portal, with an anticipated contract award date of September 13, 2023. The contract period is set for sixty (60) calendar days from the award date, with delivery to be made to the Toms River Animal Shelter at 235 Oak Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753. The award method will be based on the lowest total lump sum amount submitted, and bidders must demonstrate compliance with various statutory requirements.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to submit several mandatory forms, including a price certification, corporate resolution, acknowledgment of addenda, statement of ownership, and non-collusion affidavit, with incomplete submissions potentially resulting in bid rejection. While the specific budget range is not disclosed, the bid focuses on a single commercial washing machine procurement. Compliance requirements include equal employment opportunity regulations, affirmative action, and non-discrimination clauses. Potential bidders must carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the township's procurement guidelines to be considered responsive and responsible.