FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS HVAC SUPPLIES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

The Department of Infrastructure Management for Middlesex County, New Jersey, has issued solicitation B-26-294 for the furnishing and delivery of various HVAC supplies on an as-needed basis. This contract is structured as a per-line-item award, allowing bidders to quote on specific categories such as Fujitsu General America, Inc. equipment, Bell & Gossett, Trane parts, Modine parts, and Johnson Control parts. Pricing must be submitted as a percentage discount from the lowest price listed in the provided catalogs, and bidders are required to use the official Bid Sheet and Price Certification Signature form. All items must be of first quality, guaranteed for at least one year, and must not contain fracking waste. The contract is designated as FOB destination, and the County maintains sole authority to determine the equivalency of any submitted products. Prospective bidders must submit their electronic bids through the Middlesex County Electronic Procurement Portal no later than September 9, 2026, at 10:30 am. Compliance with several regulatory and security standards is mandatory, including the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and HIPAA. Because the scope involves work related to the Department of Corrections, contractors and their staff may be subject to security clearance procedures, including Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) checks and background investigations. Additionally, the County has established a 20% goal for awarding contracts to Qualified Business Enterprises (QBE), such as minority, women, veteran, and small business enterprises, and requires relevant State of New Jersey certifications to be submitted with the bid. Bidders must also adhere to prevailing wage laws, non-discrimination policies, and affirmative action requirements.