T0374 - Bar Soap, Facial and Body, Individually Wrapped or Boxed for DSS

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, is procuring individually wrapped or boxed facial and body bar soap for the Department of Treasury Distribution and Support Services (DSS) located in West Trenton. The solicitation (Bid #25DPP01074) requires bar soap weighing between 2.75 and 3.75 ounces per bar, packaged in cases of either 72 or 144 count, with an estimated total order quantity of 28,800 cases over a three-year contract term. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing per ounce, with a minimum order quantity of 1,200 cases per shipment and delivery required within 30 calendar days of order receipt. The quote submission deadline was initially set for September 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, but has been amended multiple times, with the most recent quote opening date set for February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Approved products include Dalan Family Soap - Pearl in Ocean, Dalan Multi-Care Micellar Water & Fresh Cucumber, and Freshscent SKU #S3, though equivalent products meeting specifications may be bid. Evaluation will be based on the submitted pricing and the ability to meet the detailed product specifications outlined in the bid solicitation.

The solicitation is not designated as a small business or disabled veteran-owned business set-aside contract, meaning all qualified vendors may submit bids. This procurement is a re-procurement of a previous contract (Contract 19-FOOD-00961) which had pricing of $51.97 per case for 144-count cases. The contract includes an option to extend for up to three additional years, with no single extension exceeding one year. Bidders must complete and submit numerous forms, including an Offer and Acceptance Page, Ownership Disclosure Form, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form, and other standard procurement documents. While the solicitation does not specify a specific award value or budget range, it indicates the State intends to make one contract award for the price line item. Vendors must comply with various state requirements, including business registration, insurance coverage, and affirmative action policies. The State reserves the right to award any or all price lines and to review any confidentiality or proprietary claims made by bidders.