T1714 Shoe Components, Including Upper Leather - DEPTCOR/State Use Industries

The State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is issuing a bid solicitation (19DPP00332) for the procurement of Shoe Components, Including Upper Leather for DEPTCOR/State Use Industries, which serves Mercer County and the City of Trenton. The State is seeking to award master blanket purchase orders to responsible vendors whose quotes conform to the requirements, with consideration given to price and other factors. The contract covers a variety of shoe construction materials such as split leather, eyelets, foam, thread, adhesives, and other components as detailed in the technical specifications. Vendors must provide a percentage discount or markup from their brand's price list for each line item and indicate any cash discount for expedited payment. Quotes are due by October 30, 2020, and the anticipated contract term is three years with up to three one-year extension options.

The solicitation is open to all interested vendors and does not require the leathers to be manufactured in the United States. The State has not provided information on any set-aside designations, but vendors can self-identify as a Minority-Owned Business, Women-Owned Business, or Small Business if applicable. The current blanket purchase order expires on May 9, 2021, and this solicitation is a re-procurement of those services and products, but the State has not disclosed any incumbent vendors or contract values.