T1297 - Voice Communications Network Services

The State of New Jersey, through the Department of the Treasury's Division of Purchase and Property and on behalf of the Office of Information Technology, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Voice Communications Network Services. The procurement (Bid Solicitation #26DPP01242 T1297) encompasses four primary service categories: Analog Business Line Service (approximately 4,600 lines), Integrated Services Digital Network Primary Rate Interface (ISDN PRI) Trunks (approximately 200 circuits), Outbound Toll Services (approximately 700,000 monthly minutes), and Toll-Free Inbound Services (approximately 560 numbers). Bidders must demonstrate financial capability, provide business registration, and submit various certifications regarding ownership, international activities, and compliance. The contract requires services to be delivered throughout New Jersey using the contractor's infrastructure or approved third-party partners, with pricing submitted via a State-Supplied Price Sheet that includes monthly recurring and non-recurring charges. An optional pre-quote submission conference is scheduled for December 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with electronic questions accepted until December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The quote opening is set for February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a base contract term of three years and potential for two one-year extensions.

The procurement does not include specific small business or disabled veteran-owned business set-asides for the entire contract, though there is a small business subcontracting requirement. Vendors must carry professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and remit a one percent Procurement Efficiency Program Fee quarterly. The contract represents a reprocurement of existing voice communications services for Executive Branch agencies, and the successful contractor must develop and lead a service transition plan within 45 calendar days of request. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the scope suggests a significant investment in telecommunications infrastructure across all 21 New Jersey counties. The State reserves the right to release submitted quotes to the public and requires comprehensive documentation including ownership disclosures, Iran investment activity declarations, and certifications regarding investigations and international sanctions. Potential bidders must be prepared to provide detailed pricing structures, demonstrate technical capabilities for statewide service delivery, and comply with extensive regulatory and compliance requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.