T1103 Foods: Frozen Vegetables for Distribution & Support Services (DSS)

The State of New Jersey, through the Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, is seeking proposals for the procurement of various frozen vegetable products to be delivered to the Department of Distribution and Support Services (DSS) for distribution. The contract opportunity, identified as Bid Solicitation #18DPP00187, is for the provision of 17 different frozen vegetable items, including peas, corn, potatoes, carrots, green beans, and more, all of which must meet USDA certification requirements. Vendors must provide pricing on a unit cost per case basis, with delivery to the DSS location in Trenton, New Jersey required within 30 days of order receipt. The current contract for these products is expiring on February 12, 2018, and the state does not guarantee any minimum, maximum, or average quantities during the new contract term.

This procurement is a set-aside for Minority-Owned or Women-Owned Businesses registered with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Small Business Registration and M/WBE Certification Services Unit. The current incumbent vendor information is provided in the RFP to allow interested vendors to review the existing contract details. No other set-aside designations or restrictions on eligible organizations are specified. The state has not provided any information regarding the estimated contract value or anticipated budget range for this procurement.