Active SLED Opportunity · NEW JERSEY · COUNTY OF OCEAN
AI Summary
Ocean County seeks proposals for consulting services to assist the Sheriff's Office in achieving CALEA State Police Accreditation. The project involves technical, management, and cost evaluations with detailed submission requirements. Electronic proposals only.
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is requesting Competitive Contracting proposals from organizations to provide services forConsulting Services for CALEA State Police Accreditation for the Sheriff's Office.
Technical Criteria:
i. Proposed methodology:
(1) Does the vendor's proposal demonstrate a clear understanding of the scope of work and related objectives?
(2) Is the vendor's proposal complete and responsive to the specific RFP requirements?
(3) Has the past performance of the vendor's proposed methodology been documented?
(4) Does the vendor's proposal use innovative technology and techniques?
ii. Are sound environmental practices such as recycling, energy efficiency, and waste reduction used?
i. Project management:
(1) How well does the proposed scheduling timeline meet the contracting unit's needs?
(2) Is there a project management plan?
ii. History and experience in performing the work:
(1) Does the vendor document a record of reliability of timely delivery and on-time and on-budget implementation?
(2) Does the vendor demonstrate a track record of service as evidenced by on-time, on-budget, and contract compliance performance?
(3) Does the vendor document industry or program experience?
(4) Does the vendor have a record of moral integrity?
iii. Availability of personnel, facilities, equipment and other resources:
(1) To what extent does the vendor rely on in-house resources vs. contracted resources?
(2) Are the availability of in-house and contract resources documented?
iv. Qualification and experience of personnel:
(1) Documentation of experience in performing similar work by employees and when appropriate, sub-contractors?
(2) Does the vendor make use of business capabilities or initiatives that involve women, the disadvantaged, small and/or minority owned business establishments?
(3) Does the vendor demonstrate cultural sensitivity in hiring and training staff?
i. Cost of goods to be provided or services to be performed:
(1) Relative cost: How does the cost compare to other similarly scored proposals?
(2) Full explanation: Is the price and its component charges, fees, etc. adequately explained or documented?
ii. Assurances of performance:
(1) If required, are suitable bonds, warranties, or guarantees provided?
(2) Does the proposal include quality control and assurance programs?
I hereby confirm that I am logged into OpenGov using an account directly associated with the Business Name (and corresponding Tax ID number) as provided in all solicitation documentation. I fully understand that, if awarded a contract with Ocean County, the company information listed in the Contract Information Field will be used for the preparation of all contract documents. Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in the rejection of this bid.
Documents include:
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS MAY BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF YOUR PROPOSAL.
All documents should be from this proposal package as forms change frequently and the most updated forms are provided in this specification. The forms must not be dated or executed prior to the date of advertising.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on how to complete the forms via DocuSign, please access the "Instructions for Completing Forms in DocuSign" document available in the Attachments.
Please note: The County's preferred method of submission is DocuSign.
DOCUSIGN WORKS BEST IN THE GOOGLE CHROME BROWSER
Should your company be awarded a contract with Ocean County, please provide the contact name, contact phone number and the physical mailing address where the contract documents should be mailed. (no email addresses, please!)
Within seven (7) days after receipt of the notification of intent to award the contract or receipt of the contract, whichever is sooner, a Contractor should present one of the following to the County of Ocean:
(a) An existing federally approved or sanctioned affirmative action program.
(b) A New Jersey Certificate of Employee Information Report Approval.
(c) If the Contractor cannot present "a" or "b", the Contractor is required to submit a completed Employee Information Report (Form AA302). This form will be made available to the Contractor by the County of Ocean.
QUESTIONS BELOW MUST BE ANSWERED BY ALL CONTRACTORS:
1. Do you have a Federally approved or sanctioned Affirmative Action Program?
If yes, please upload a photocopy of such approval.
2. Do you have a State of New Jersey "Certificate of Employee Information Report" approval?
If yes, please upload a photocopy of such certificate.
Please note, the only acceptable file forms are as follows:
Documents (doc, docx, rtf, txt, xls, xlsx, pdf)
Images (jpg, png, bmp, tif)
A Valid BRC or Copy of IRS letter granting tax exempt status under Sec. 501(c)3 is required Prior to Award of Contract. Please upload your company's BRC of Copy of IRS letter granting tax exempt status under Sec. 501(c)3.
Use the following link to check the status of your company's BRC:
https://www1.state.nj.us/TYTR_BRC/jsp/BRCLoginJsp.jsp
NOTE: a BRC/copy of IRS letter granting tax exempt status is not required at the time of submission, only prior to award of the contract.
Please note, the only acceptable file forms are as follows:
Documents (doc, docx, rtf, txt, xls, xlsx, pdf)
Images (jpg, png, bmp, tif)
Does the PROPOSER comply with the #Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Statement?
Does the PROPOSER comply with the #Americans with Disabilities Act Provisions?
Please upload your Competitive Contract proposal for Consulting Services for CALEA State Police Accreditation for the Sheriff's Office.
Please note, the only acceptable file forms are as follows:
Documents (doc, docx, rtf, txt, xls, xlsx, pdf)
Images (jpg, png, bmp, tif)
Please upload your references for Consulting Services for CALEA State Police Accreditation for the Sheriff's Office.
Please note, the only acceptable file forms are as follows:
Documents (doc, docx, rtf, txt, xls, xlsx, pdf)
Images (jpg, png, bmp, tif)
Please upload your Certificate of Insurance for Consulting Services for CALEA State Police Accreditation for the Sheriff's Office.
Upon contract award, when a Certificate of Insurance is required, it shall be provided to Ocean County listing the County as an additional insured, as follows:
County of Ocean, 101 Hooper Avenue, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754-2191
Please note, the only acceptable file forms are as follows:
Documents (doc, docx, rtf, txt, xls, xlsx, pdf)
Images (jpg, png, bmp, tif)
The County of Ocean is accepting only electronic proposals for this Competitive Contract. Submitting your proposal manually is cause for rejection. You may only submit one (1) proposal. DO NOT submit a hard copy of your proposal. Please confirm that you understand that the method of submission is electronic ONLY and that submitting a proposal manually is automatic cause for rejection.
Proposers shall complete all documents and acknowledge all terms included with this package. All documents should be from this proposal package as forms change frequently and the most updated forms are provided in this specification. The forms must not be dated or executed prior to the date of advertising. Failure to follow these instructions is cause for rejection.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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