Furnishing, Installation, & Maintenance of Leased Coin Operated Binocular-Viewing Machines for the City of Ocean City & The Ocean City Pricing System (251 COCCPS) Members

City Contract #26-28 is a solicitation for the furnishing, installation, and maintenance of leased coin-operated binocular viewing machines for the City of Ocean City and the Ocean City Cooperative Pricing System (251COCCPS) members. The contract covers the calendar years 2026/2027 through 2028/2029, with an initial 24-month term starting October 8, 2026, and a possible one-year extension. The selected contractor must provide equipment in both standard tower and barrier-free base models, featuring a minimum 9x Bushnell focus-free 7x35 wide-angle lens system. All machines must be weather and waterproof with chromium-plated cast bronze housing to withstand the corrosive effects of salt air, wind, and sand typical of coastal barrier islands. The contract will be awarded to the most responsible bidder who offers the highest flat percentage rate of revenue payable to the City and its cooperative members. Bidders must provide quotes for the revenue percentage, the cost per view in cents, and the minutes provided per view. Requirements include comprehensive insurance coverage, including a 2 million dollar umbrella liability policy, and strict adherence to New Jersey state laws regarding equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, and hazardous material labeling. Additionally, contractors must certify they do not engage in prohibited investment activities in Iran or deal with entities on the Russian-Belarus Prohibition List. The City retains the right to approve all equipment and pricing prior to use and may perform equipment inspections to determine the most qualified bidder.