T2171 - Vehicle Towing and Roadside Services.

The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is seeking vehicle towing and roadside services across all 21 counties through Bid Solicitation #25DPP01082. The procurement is divided into two vehicle weight categories: vehicles 11,500 lbs GVWR and under, and vehicles over 11,500 lbs GVWR. Services include towing, hook-up, roadside service, and optional winching and extraction services. Vendors must provide unit costs per mile, per hookup, and per call, with pricing required for an initial three-year contract term and two potential one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria will consider technical factors and pricing, with the state using a weighted consumption/market basket model for assessment. The optional pre-quote conference was held on November 22, 2024, and quotes are due electronically through NJSTART by January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Contractors must respond within one hour of notification and provide 24/7 service at consistent contracted pricing, with reimbursable charges permitted for specific items like storage fees and third-party towing costs.

The state intends to award up to five contracts per group within each county, with at least one contract per group set aside for qualifying small businesses under Categories I, II, or III. Bidders can submit quotes for one or both weight groups and any combination of counties. Vendors must complete a Bidder Data Form demonstrating prior contract experience similar in size and scope, and disclose any contract terminations in the last five years. The total contract value is estimated at $9,713,000, with a 1% Procurement Efficiency Program Fee to be remitted quarterly to Periscope. Subcontractors are permitted to help fulfill contract requirements, provided proper documentation is submitted and the primary contractor remains responsible for subcontractor performance and compliance. Bidders must complete standard procurement forms, including Ownership Disclosure, Investment Activities in Iran Form, and Subcontractor Utilization Plan. The solicitation includes comprehensive requirements for business registration, anti-discrimination compliance, and adherence to state and federal regulations.