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NEXT STEP!Now that you are registered or certified
as a Small business, women- or minority-
owned business enterprise, what is NEXT?
Office of Business ServicesNew Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission
New Jersey Small Business Development Centers
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AGENDA Introductions Purpose of Workshops Getting A Clear Perspective Mark Your Calendar Contacts & Mailing Lists Types of Purchase Awards Bid Evaluations
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AGENDA, Cont. Continue Building Your Knowledge Base Plan Performance Review Wrap-up & Questions
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Purpose of Workshops Next Step I and Next Step II Set Reasonable Expectations Share Information & “Learning” Get YOU Pointed In The Right Direction
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Getting A Clear Perspective
Not every state agency is in a position to buy from outside vendors.
Many contracts have already been awarded and may not be up for renewal for one year or more
There are contracts out there that you won’t want to participate in!
Do business with the state just as you would with a private target account.
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First Things First - Mark Your Calendar Registration Renewal (SBE)
Renew your registration every year before the deadline on your registration. It is your responsibility to ensure that your status is renewed annually according to the process that applies at the time.
Certification Reapplication (MBE - WBE) Check the certificate for expiration date and mark your calendar to
submit a new certification application to New Jersey Commerce. Certification Annual Verification (MBE - WBE) Notarize and submit an Annual Verification Form updating NJ
Commerce of any or no changes in your company’s status due on the anniversary of the issue date of a 5 year certificate . Mark your calendar to ensure you submit the form by your certification anniversary date but nor more than 45 days prior.
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Get Your Name on Public and Private Procurement Lists
Familiarize yourself with the requirements for doing business with the State.http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/busreg.htm
Secure application with NJ Department of Treasury for the Bidder’s ListTreasury’s Purchase Bureau buys for 17 state departments. There is no fee to get on the bidder’s list. Call 609-292-4700 or 609-292-7070, or click on
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/bidmaillist.htm
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Get Your Name on Public and Private Procurement Lists Secure the NJ State Buyers List
40 colleges, commissions & authorities, outside of State departments, have independent purchasing authority.Use the list to contact State Buyers directly. Call 609-292-2146 or e-mail your request to [email protected]
Register with Treasury’s Division of Property Management & ConstructionFor construction contracts you must be pre-qualified through this office. Call 609-984-3401 or go to www.state.nj.us/treasury/dpmc/
Contact NJ Schools Construction Corporation http://www.njscc.com/Main/index.asp
Network with private supplier programs http://www.nmsdc.org/national_membership/toolkit_memberlist.html
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Learn “How” to Do Business With State Government
Secure “How To Do Business with the State of New Jersey” Guide
To learn more about the different types of contracts, how a vendor gets paid, etc. ask for your free copy by calling 609-292-4700 or click on http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/howtodo.htm
Contact your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Call the NJSBDC at 973-353-5950 to locate the SBDC nearest you. To obtain free counseling on how to do business with government and maximize your registration or certification status, contact Stephanie Burroughs, Director of Procurement, NJSBDC at [email protected]
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NJ Purchasing Characteristics
• Highly decentralized purchasing• 66 State Contracting Agencies
• 15 State Departments• 12 Colleges & Universities• 16 Authorities• 13 Commissions• 10 Multi-state Agencies
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“The Big Picture for Big Business in Small Settings”
Yes
No
YesExisting
Contract for commodity or
service?
Direct Purchase
Order
ENDNo
Contract Awarded to Successful
Bidders!!
Dept. of TreasuryPurchase Bureau [Contracts over
$25,000]
Contract over $25,000?
Department’s Purchasing Agent[Contracts up to
$25,000]
Existing Contract for
commodity or service?
No
Yes
‣Up to $500 – No competition‣$500 - $12,500 – Minimum 3 phone/fax quotes
‣$12,500 - $25,000 – Min 3 sealed written quotes
State Contracts by Agencies, Authorities
and Other State Entities
[Cities, Counties, Schools,
Colleges, Universities]
State Contracts by Departments
Purchasing Agent for the entity – Each has own procurement guidelines with dollar amount limitations like ‣ above
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Typical Purchasing Rules
• Up to $500 – No competition, telephone quote
• $501 to $12, 500 – 3 telephone quotes
• $12,501 - $25,000 – 3 sealed quotes
• Over $25,000 – formal RFP process (advertised, RFP, Bidders’ Conference(s), etc.)
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Additional Political Subdivisions
• 21 Counties• 566 Municipalities• All with their own purchasing rules and
regulations• Due to the broad scope of buyers, our focus
will be on the Division of Purchase & Property under the Department of Treasury
• Do business with the State of New Jersey just as you would with a large private sector target account (ex. J&J)
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Websites Bid Opportunities from Treasury:
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/bid/summary/bid.shtml Commodity Code Search:
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/commcode.htm Recent Notices of Award Updates from Treasury:
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/noa/contracts/noastat.shtml Notices of Contracts Page
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/contracts.htm
Notices of Award by Title: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/noa/contracts/noaalpha.shtml
Notices of Award by Number: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/noa/contracts/noa.shtml
Largest public and private companies, etc: http://www.njbrc.org/business.html
Local municipal government contacts (county/township): http://www.state.nj.us/localgov.htm
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Websites (Cont’d)
School districts:
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/directory/toc.htm Colleges and universities:
http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/schools.htm Business Research Information:
http://www.njbrc.com School Construction
www.njscc.com
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) 609-292-1721
www.njedaschools.com South Jersey Light Rail Project (856) 914-5198
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Types of State Purchase Awards
Term Contacts
Commodities or services needed on a consistent basis and are normally more than 1 year in duration.
Specifications, terms, conditions and price for the specific commodity or service are fixed for the duration of the contract.
Term contracts do not specify exact dollar amounts, but estimates are provided for purposes of the bids.
County and municipal governments and school districts may place orders under such contracts.
Purchase orders are issued against established contracts as needs dictate during the time the contracts are in effect.
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Line Item Contracts
One-time contracts for specific, defined items with prescribed delivery/installation schedules.
Apply to a stipulated commodity or service to be delivered/performed under specific conditions and requirements.
Contractor must receive a signed purchase order.
Multi-Source Contracts
Awarded to more than the one vendor due to the variety/number of items required to fulfill the contract and/or the number of delivery/service locations. (automotive parts - multiple items needed by agencies throughout the State during the year.)
Enables State agencies to use the contractor most conveniently located to the requesting office
Not guaranteed all the contractors will receive purchase orders
Additional marketing of the specified goods/services may subsequently be required by the contractors in order to obtain State orders.
Types of State Purchase Awards (cont.)
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Direct-Purchase Authorities (DPAs)
In cases where contracts are not in effect for the desired commodity or service and the commodity or service is not available through the Bureau of State Use Industries, is not sold by the State Distribution Center, and the amount does not exceed $25,000, the State using agency may make direct purchases as a result of informal competitive bidding.
Receive a fully executed and signed purchase order prior to undertaking efforts to deliver any goods or services.
Purchase Orders
Purchase orders are issued for individual purchases for commodities or services purchased under a line-item contract or a DPA.
The purchase order correctly identifies the current contract number and the awarded vendor.
NOTE that all purchase orders reflect the price of the delivered or installed product; no additional costs (such as shipping) will be subsequently accepted or paid.
Types of State Purchase Awards (cont.)
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COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
State contracts are automatically extended to County and State colleges, independent institutions of higher education, and independent commissions and authorities, school districts, and volunteer fire departments and volunteer first-aid/rescue squads.
Not required to obtain additional bids and my contact the contract vendor directly.
Vendors are reminded that they can only sell commodities or services that are specifically awarded in their contracts.
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Bid Evaluations Can take from a few days to several weeks Complex professional service contracts reviewed by committee Ties determined by past performance, delivery terms, convenience
of facilities, etc.
Reasons for Rejection Failure to sign in ink Failure to reply on time Failure to attend mandatory bid conference (if prime) Failure to initial price alterations for one or more items. Failure to
provide necessary documentation(stockholder disclosure, etc) Telephone, fax or other forms of bids other than mailed or
delivered, are not acceptable
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Office of Business Services Small Business Registration (SBE) Certification of Minority Owned Businesses (MBE) Certification of Women Owned Businesses (WBE)
“One Stop Shop for Business Information” http://www.state.nj.us/commerce/smallbiz.html
Phone: 609-777-0885