T3133 Large Bucket Truck, 37, 000 LB. GVWR Cab & Chassis with Utility Body & Access. REBID

The State of New Jersey, through the Department of the Treasury's Division of Purchase and Property, is conducting a competitive bid solicitation (Bid #25DPP01161) for Large Bucket Trucks to be used by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and statewide agencies. The procurement specifically seeks a 37,000 lb. GVWR Heavy Duty Truck Cab and Chassis with a Utility Body, Aerial Lift, and Accessories, with solicitation options for Kenworth T480, Freightliner M2-106, and International MV607 models. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing for 11 distinct price lines, including the truck chassis, manufacturer's options, utility body, aerial lift, hydraulic generator, parts manuals, special paint, and technical support training. The evaluation will utilize a Group Price Index formula considering base unit prices and anticipated options utilization, with awards made to the most advantageous quote based on technical capabilities and pricing. Bid responses are due on May 2, 2025, with a quote opening scheduled for May 20, 2025. The contract will have an initial three-year term with potential extensions up to three additional years, with no single extension exceeding one year.

The procurement is not designated as a Small Business or Disabled Veteran-Owned Business set-aside, meaning all qualified vendors can compete. Bidders must complete extensive documentation, including an Ownership Disclosure Form, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form, MacBride Principles Form, and a Specification Conformance Form, which requires certification of full compliance with bid specifications. Vendors must provide detailed information about their business ownership, potential conflicts of interest, and past contract performance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant procurement value for statewide automotive infrastructure. Bidders will be required to demonstrate financial stability, technical capability, and compliance with state and federal regulations, with potential consequences for misrepresentation including contract termination and exclusion from future state business opportunities. The state reserves the right to award multiple contracts for equivalent products that meet the technical requirements.