T3102 - Courier Delivery Services - DOL, DHS & OAL

Solicitation 26DPP01198 is issued by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, to secure courier delivery services for the Department of Human Services, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the Office of Administrative Law. The contractor is responsible for the daily pickup and delivery of parcels and envelopes between the Capitol Post Office, County Welfare Agencies, courts, and other state personnel throughout New Jersey. Services are performed Monday through Friday, typically between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, following agency-provided route guides. The scope includes fixed monthly courier services as well as unscheduled same-day and next-day deliveries, categorized by whether the trip distance is above or below 35 miles. The contractor must be capable of handling daily volume fluctuations of plus or minus 50 percent and potential tripling of volume once per month. The contract is divided into three separate agency award groups, with the primary ranking factor being the price submitted for the monthly courier services line. A 15 percent pricing evaluation preference is granted to registered Small Business Enterprises (SBE). Award decisions are based on the most advantageous value to the State, considering price and other factors. Bidders must submit their quotes electronically via the NJSTART portal, including a technical response demonstrating their ability to complete the work and a completed state-supplied price sheet. Compliance requirements include the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Buy American provisions, ADA compliance, and specific certifications regarding investment activities in Iran and prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus. Payment is processed via monthly invoices approved by the State Contract Manager, and a performance bond is required for the term of the contract.