T3160 - Platform Truck, 19, 500 lb. GVWR Cab and Chassis Utility Body, Aerial Lift & Acc. - Statewide

The State of New Jersey, through the Department of the Treasury's Division of Purchase and Property, is soliciting bids for Bid Solicitation Number 25DPP01165 to procure Platform Trucks with a 19,500 lb. GVWR Cab and Chassis, including a Utility Body, Aerial Lift, and Accessories for statewide use. The procurement covers 11 price lines encompassing the chassis, utility body, aerial lift, inverter, manuals, paint, and technical support, with the state intending to make one statewide contract award per cab and chassis. Bidders must provide quotes for all price lines within a group to be considered responsive, and the state will evaluate bids based on a group price index formula. Eligible chassis makes include Ford F-550, Chevrolet 5500HD, and International CV Series. The quote opening date is June 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a contract term of three years and potential extensions up to three additional years. Pricing must include firm fixed prices for base units and percentage discounts or markups for manufacturer's options, and bidders must submit a comprehensive Specification Conformance Certification attesting to the accuracy of their submission.

The bid is not designated as a small business or disabled veteran-owned business set-aside, but cooperative purchasing participants, including local governmental entities, boards of education, and state colleges, can utilize the contract. Contractors will be required to submit quarterly sales reports and pay a 1% Procurement Efficiency Program Fee on all purchases. Bidders must complete and submit multiple forms, including an Ownership Disclosure Form, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form, and a Bidder Data Form that requires detailed information about prior contracts and potential contract terminations. The state does not guarantee minimum or maximum purchase quantities and reserves the right to separately procure requirements during the contract term. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in fleet vehicles for statewide agencies. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, ethical business practices, and comprehensive vendor screening to ensure qualified and responsible bidders participate in the state's procurement process.