T0618 Half Pint Beverage Cartons for Department of Corrections, Agri-Industries

The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is seeking bids for a 3-year master blanket purchase order to supply half-pint paper beverage cartons to the Department of Corrections, Agri-Industries. The contract will cover the jurisdictions of Mercer County and Trenton City. The procurement includes 7 price line items for various milk (whole, 1%, 2%) and flavored drink (fruit punch, orange, grape, iced tea) products. Bidders must provide firm, fixed unit prices per box and commit to delivering orders within 30 calendar days. Quotes are due by October 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and the state estimates total order quantities over the 3-year term could reach over 32 million cartons. No site visits or pre-bid conferences are required.

The procurement does not include any set-aside requirements for small, minority-owned, women-owned, or disabled veteran-owned businesses. The state has not disclosed the incumbent vendor, and the funding source is the Department of Corrections budget. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis for the group of 7 line items, and the state reserves the right to increase, decrease, or eliminate quantities as needed. No details are provided on the estimated award value or budget range for this contract opportunity.