Furnishing and delivery of one (1) miele professional vented dryer or equal

The Township of Toms River, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is seeking to procure one (1) Miele Professional Vented Dryer or equivalent for the Toms River Animal Shelter through a competitive bid process (BID-2023-117). The specific procurement requires a front-loading, electric professional dryer with a honeycomb drum, exhaust air drying system, and stainless steel exterior. Electronic bid responses are due by August 29, 2023, at 11:30 am, with an anticipated contract award date of September 13, 2023. The contract period is set for sixty (60) calendar days from the award date, and delivery will be made to the Toms River Animal Shelter at 235 Oak Avenue, requiring a prior appointment with Flip Landolfi. The township will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total lump sum amount submitted on the Bid Table, with evaluation criteria focused on meeting technical specifications and compliance with statutory requirements.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Bidders must submit mandatory documentation including a Price Certification, Corporate Resolution, Mandatory Affirmative Action form, and other compliance documents demonstrating adherence to equal employment opportunity regulations and non-discrimination clauses. The township reserves the right to purchase the item from various cooperative contracts and state-approved sources, providing flexibility in vendor selection. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single professional dryer for an animal shelter. Potential vendors must comply with various statutory requirements, including affirmative action provisions and non-discrimination regulations. The township emphasizes fair competition and equal opportunity in the bidding process, with a focus on selecting a vendor that can meet the technical specifications for the professional dryer.