N.J. Admin. Code § 17:12-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 17:12-2.1 - Advertising

(a) Advertising is required when the contract amount is expected to exceed the public bidding threshold or is not subject to the relevant exceptions of 52:34-6, 9, or 10. Public notice of the bidding opportunity shall be placed on the Division's website and with other media, including newspapers, as required by law at 52:34-12 and determined by the State Treasurer to provide best notice thereof to bidders. Advertisements shall be made a minimum of seven business days in advance of the announced deadline for receipt of proposals to encourage free and open competition.

(b) If, during the course of an advertised procurement pursuant to (a) above, it becomes necessary to alter any of the terms, conditions, or requirements of the request for proposal, such alterations shall be set forth in addenda to the RFP and shall be advertised a minimum of seven business days in advance of the announced deadline for receipt of proposals.

(c) In addition to statutorily mandated public advertising, the Division shall also publish notices of bidding opportunities on the Division's website.

(d) As a service to vendors interested in competing for State contracts to be awarded by the Division and to any other parties seeking information about bidding opportunities available via the Division's competitive contract procurement program, the Division provides an on-line self-registration service on its website. Vendors and other interested parties can register to receive direct e-mail notices pertaining to the Division's procurements for goods or services based upon specific commodity classes or codes. As this is a self-registration process, it does not create an entitlement for any party to receive notice of any particular solicitation of proposals, and the Division and the State shall not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages of any kind if a vendor or other party, for any reason, is not registered or does not receive an e-mail notice. It is the responsibility at all times for registrants to exercise due diligence in reviewing the notices on the Division's website to assure their awareness of State bidding opportunities announced by the Division.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:12-2.1

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 141(a), effective 1/22/2019