Furnishing, Installation, & Maintenance of Leased Coin Operated Binocular-Viewing Machines for the City of Ocean City & The Ocean City Pricing System (251 COCCPS) Members

The City of Ocean City, New Jersey is requesting sealed bids for furnishing, installation, and maintenance of leased coin-operated binocular-viewing machines for municipal locations and Ocean City Cooperative Pricing System (251 COCCPS) member entities, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST through the OpenGov E-Procurement Platform.

Bidders must hold a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and comply with affirmative action requirements. Insurance coverage must include $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability and $2,000,000 Umbrella Liability. Bidders must provide proof of non-collusion, non-debarment status, and compliance with Iran investment activities and Russia/Belarus prohibition restrictions.

The contract covers calendar years 2026/2027, 2027/2028, and 2028/2029. The scope includes provision and servicing of coin-operated binocular machines at various Ocean City locations and for COCCPS member entities. Pricing proposals must address three line items: the percentage of revenue to be paid to the City for location usage and machine placement, the cost per view in cents, and the minutes per view. Bidders must submit detailed cost documentation including subcontractor takeoffs, supplier quotations, and paid invoices.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The City reserves the right to award on a base-bid basis or with selected alternative options based on funding availability. The City is exempt from all state and federal sales and use taxes. Payment follows the City's monthly bill approval cycle after submission of invoices and project manager certification of work completion.

Questions are due by September 25, 2026. An optional pre-bid conference is available but not mandatory.