T0374 Bar Soap, Individually Wrapped for Distribution and Support Services (DSS)

The State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is seeking bids for a three-year master blanket purchase order for the provision of individually wrapped bar soap for the Department of Distribution and Support Services (DSS). The estimated total quantity over the three-year term is 2,250,000 bars, with a minimum order quantity of 100,000 bars per delivery. The soap must be between 3 oz. and 4 oz. per bar, and vendors must submit quotes on a per-bar basis, with delivery within 30 days of receipt of order and freight on board (FOB) destination. Quotes are due by January 29, 2019, and the contract may be extended for up to three additional one-year terms. There are no mandatory site visits or pre-quote conferences, and the procurement is not set aside for small businesses. The previous contract was awarded to TSP Maintenance Supply LLC, with pricing of $26.91 per case of 144 bars for non-antibacterial soap and $28.29 per case for antibacterial soap, which has now been removed from the solicitation. The State will assess a 0.25% Program Efficiency Assessment on all transactions under the resulting blanket purchase order.

Vendors must submit various required forms and certifications, such as the Offer and Acceptance Page, Ownership Disclosure Form, and Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form, with their bid proposals. Additional forms, registrations, and certifications must be submitted prior to the award of the master blanket purchase order. The contract opportunity serves the jurisdictions of Mercer County and Trenton City, New Jersey, but no specific budget range or award value is provided in the information given.