T3157 Bottled Spring Water for Distribution and Support Services

The New Jersey Department of Treasury's Division of Purchase and Property has issued a bid solicitation (#25DPP01149 T3157) for bottled spring water procurement on behalf of Distribution and Support Services (DSS). The solicitation seeks a vendor to supply 16.9 fluid ounce bottled spring water packaged in 24-bottle cases, with an estimated total quantity of 383,040 cases over a three-year contract period. Specific requirements include water that meets EPA and FDA quality standards, has a minimum 18-month shelf life, and is packaged in BPA-free PET plastic bottles with screw caps. Delivery specifications mandate that orders must be fulfilled within 15 calendar days after receipt, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM at the West Trenton, NJ location. Key procurement dates include February 25, 2025, as the deadline for submitting questions, and March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET as the quote submission deadline. The base contract term is three years, with potential for up to three additional one-year extensions, and will result in a single contract award based on firm fixed pricing per case including all delivery costs.

There are no specific small business or disabled veteran business set-aside provisions for this procurement. The bid solicitation requires vendors to complete comprehensive documentation, including the Bidder Data Sheet, which mandates disclosure of previous contracts of similar size and scope, as well as any contracts terminated for cause within the past five years. Vendors must provide detailed information about their contract history, including agency contacts and performance summaries. The Standard Procurement Forms Packet includes multiple required documents such as Ownership Disclosure Form, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form, and Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the estimated procurement volume of 383,040 cases suggests a significant contract value. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with various state requirements, including business registration, anti-discrimination standards, and affirmative action regulations. The procurement appears to be a first-time solicitation specifically for bottled spring water distribution services.