T1103 Frozen Vegetables for Distribution and Support Services (DSS) - REBID

The State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development, through the Division of Supply and Logistics, is conducting a partial rebid procurement (T1103 26DPP01307) for frozen vegetables to support Distribution and Support Services (DSS) nutrition assistance and food distribution programs throughout the state. This commodity supply contract seeks a qualified vendor to provide frozen vegetable products, specifically Mixed Vegetables in Summer/California Blend varieties, packaged in 12/2 lb. plastic bags per case (DSS # 3943-075-12424), with bidders required to submit pricing on a per-case basis for Price Line 10. Vendors must meet all product specifications outlined in Section 4.1 of the bid solicitation, deliver within a maximum of 30 calendar days after receipt of order, and provide firm, fixed pricing in U.S. dollars along with brand, manufacturer name, and product number information. All bidders must complete standardized procurement forms including certifications, affidavits, and a Bidder Data Form to establish eligibility and demonstrate financial capabilities and operational qualifications. The solicitation was posted on May 15, 2026, with sealed bids due by June 17, 2026. Vendors must comply with New Jersey's Standard Terms and Conditions, which mandate Commercial General Liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum), Automobile Liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum), Workers' Compensation, prevailing wage requirements, and cybersecurity incident reporting obligations to the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness within seventy-two hours of incident discovery.

The solicitation may include set-asides or preferences for New Jersey vendors or small businesses as applicable under state procurement regulations, though specific designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials provided. The rebid designation indicates this is a reissued solicitation, potentially due to previous bid protests, insufficient responses, or specification modifications from an earlier award cycle, requiring all vendors—whether new or returning—to submit complete documentation using standardized forms. Bidders may indicate any cash discounts available for expedited payment on the state-supplied price sheet. Funding for this procurement derives from state appropriations allocated to the Department of Human Services for its nutrition assistance and food distribution programs; specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation. All pricing submissions must reflect competitive, fair market value for the frozen vegetable commodities, and contract awards will be subject to evaluation of vendor responsiveness, qualifications, and compliance with state procurement standards.