Supply of “OEM” automotive parts and accessories

The Township of Toms River is seeking bids for the procurement of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) automotive parts and accessories for various municipally-owned vehicles, specifically targeting Ford, General Motors, and Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep manufacturers. This procurement is designed to minimize vehicle downtime for municipal transportation assets, including police cars, vans, and light trucks. The bid (BID-2023-102) requires vendors to offer a percentage discount off the manufacturer's current OEM automotive parts price list, with one award anticipated per manufacturer to the most advantageous bidder. Electronic responses are due by August 2, 2023, at 11:30 am, with the contract term spanning two years from August 22, 2023, through August 21, 2025, and potential for two additional one-year extensions. Vendors must guarantee parts for a minimum of one year, with daily delivery requirements mandating that orders placed before 10:00 am be delivered by 3:00 pm the same day to specified Township departments including Police Headquarters, Golf Course Maintenance Shop, and Public Works. The parts must be delivered FOB Destination, with all freight costs included in pricing, and the contract explicitly excludes heavy-duty trucks, buses, vehicle repair services, and towing.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Ocean County, New Jersey, with a focus on Toms River Township's municipal fleet maintenance needs. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract's two-year duration with potential extensions suggests a significant ongoing procurement opportunity for automotive parts suppliers. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no apparent requirements for integration with existing technological infrastructure. The evaluation criteria will primarily focus on the percentage discount offered from the manufacturer's current OEM parts price list, with the most advantageous bid likely receiving the contract award. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive OEM parts for the specified vehicle manufacturers, with the ability to meet rapid delivery timelines and provide unconditional one-year parts guarantees.