T3027 Plumbing and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Supplies/Equipment - Statewide

The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is seeking vendors to provide a statewide contract for plumbing and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) supplies and equipment. This contract will cover five product categories - plumbing equipment, pumping equipment, steam and hot water heating equipment, HVAC equipment, and refrigeration equipment - across three regional areas (North, Central, and South). Vendors must provide pricing based on a percentage discount or markup from their product catalogs. The contract term is three years with the option to extend up to three additional one-year terms. Quotes are due by November 16, 2022, and the state intends to award contracts to multiple responsible bidders whose quotes are most advantageous. Using agencies will follow a defined method of operation to select and purchase products from the awarded contractors, which may include mini-bids for specific brand requirements.

This bid solicitation has been designated as a Small Business Set-Aside contract, requiring vendors to be registered and approved as a qualifying small business by the bid opening date. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contract values. The contract will be accessible to various state agencies as well as cooperative purchasing participants, including Mercer County and Trenton City. Pricing terms include a cash discount for expedited payment, and contractors will be required to remit a 1% supplier convenience fee to the state's eProcurement administrator for sales to intrastate cooperative purchasing participants.