T2655 - new jersey one-call damage prevention system

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, on behalf of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, is soliciting bids for Contract #T2655 to operate the statewide One-Call Damage Prevention System. The successful contractor will establish and operate a 24/7 notification center that receives excavation and demolition requests from parties intending to perform underground work and transmits those notices to appropriate underground facility operators across the state. Key deliverables include maintaining a comprehensive database of participating utilities, providing communication tools for excavators and utilities, and ensuring prompt notification and marking of underground facilities within 3 business days of receiving a locate request. The solicitation requires bidders to demonstrate operational capabilities through a comprehensive security questionnaire, provide references from similar projects, and comply with state standard terms and conditions. Critical dates include a mandatory pre-quote conference on August 14, 2024, with quote submissions now due on November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract term is 5 years, with an option to renew for an additional 5 years, and the contractor will be responsible for all billing and collection activities under a tariff approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

The bid solicitation does not include any specific set-aside requirements for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The incumbent provider is New Jersey One-Call Inc., and the current system will require seamless transition and integration of existing infrastructure and technological platforms. Pricing for the contract will be based on a per-call rate with a minimum annual call volume guarantee, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Compensation will be derived from fees paid by underground facility operators in New Jersey, with the tariff to be approved by the Board of Public Utilities. Bidders must complete extensive documentation, including an Ownership Disclosure Form, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form, and a comprehensive Security Due Diligence Third-Party Information Security Questionnaire. The contractor will be expected to handle all aspects of the One-Call system, including receiving locate requests, notifying utilities, tracking ticket status, and maintaining communication protocols as outlined in the New Jersey Underground Facility Protection Act.