T0002 Bottled Spring Water and Cooler Rental - Statewide

This state and local contracting opportunity issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, is a procurement for bottled spring water and water cooler rental services on a statewide basis. The contract will cover the delivery of 5-gallon bottled spring water and monthly rental of water coolers with cold taps and cold/hot taps across all 21 New Jersey counties. Bidders may bid on one, some, or all of the 21 county-based groups, with the state intending to make one award per group. Quotes are due by April 9, 2024, and the contract term is for three years with the possibility of up to three one-year extensions. Detailed specifications for the water and coolers, as well as delivery, maintenance, and service requirements, are provided. The state estimates there are approximately 2,809 state agencies and cooperative purchasing participants that may utilize the contract, but does not guarantee any minimum, average, or maximum order quantities.

This procurement is not designated as a small business or disabled veteran-owned business set-aside. The current T0002 contract serves approximately 2,800 state and local agencies across New Jersey, but the incumbent vendors are not identified. Pricing information, funding sources, and award value ranges are also not provided in the available documentation. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the solicitation requirements and the pricing provided.