Furnishing and delivery of polyliners

The Township of Toms River, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive polyliners procurement contract identified as BID-2023-107. The contract seeks the furnishing and delivery of various plastic liner bags to approximately ten different municipal locations on an as-needed basis, with a total of 12 line items ranging from 15" x 9" x 33" black and clear bags to 40" x 48" super heavy-duty black bags. Electronic bid responses are due by August 8, 2023, at 11:30 am, with the anticipated contract award scheduled for August 23, 2023. The initial contract period will span twelve consecutive months starting September 25, 2023, with potential for two additional one-year renewal terms. Bidders are required to submit samples of polyliners prior to award and provide detailed packaging information including dimensions, color, quantity per case, and mil thickness. The township will award the contract on a per-item basis, allowing vendors to bid on all or part of the line items, and reserves the right to purchase up to 20% above or below the estimated quantities.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires bidders to complete mandatory compliance forms related to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. Vendors must include comprehensive documentation such as price certification and corporate resolution with their submissions. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid emphasizes that the contract award does not guarantee purchase of the full estimated amount, and all transportation costs must be included in the bid price. Delivery is mandated within ten days of receiving a purchase order. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the multi-line item structure suggests flexibility for vendors of various sizes to participate. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate capability to consistently deliver high-quality polyliners across multiple municipal departments while meeting strict specification requirements.