T1954 - Professional Auctioneer Services for Vehicles and Heavy Equipment - DSS

Solicitation T1954 is issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, on behalf of Distribution and Support Services to secure professional auctioneer services for vehicles and heavy equipment. The contract is a Small Business Set-Aside for Categories I, II, or III. The selected contractor will be responsible for auctioning up to 110 items per auction, with a pricing structure consisting of a firm-fixed all-inclusive base fee and an additional per-item fee for quantities between 111 and 150 items. All services must be performed within the United States, and the contractor is required to hold a project launch meeting within 15 business days of the contract start date. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous quote, evaluating technical ability to complete the scope of work and pricing via a weighted consumption market basket model. Bidders must submit their quotes through the NJSTART portal by December 2, 2026, including a state-supplied price sheet, security due diligence questionnaire, and various certifications such as the Affidavit of Apparel and Public Work Registration Certificate. The contract mandates compliance with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Buy American requirements, and ADA standards. Additionally, a performance bond is required for the full term of the contract, and contractors must report any cybersecurity incidents to the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness within 72 hours.