Furnish And Deliver Best Brand Locks And Lock Parts As Proprietary Goods For The Monmouth County Locking System For The Department Of Facilities Management On-Call, As Needed For The Period January 1, 2027 Through December 31, 2027 With Two (2) One-Year Renewal Options (Clarification #1 Issued)

Monmouth County Purchasing Division is soliciting bids for the furnishing and delivery of "BEST BRAND" locks and lock parts. These proprietary goods are required for the Monmouth County Locking System, supporting the Department of Facilities Management on an on-call, as-needed basis. The initial contract period is set from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with the potential for two (2) one-year renewal options. The scope of work includes providing specific items, such as locks and lock parts, with an estimated total parts amount for evaluation purposes listed as $46,000, broken down into $40,000 for locks and $6,000 for lock parts, against which bidders are expected to offer a discount. This procurement is identified under bid number F-4-2027 and has had Clarification #1 issued. The bid document indicates that proposals will be evaluated based on the net cost to the County, computed after applying any offered discount to the manufacturer's suggested list price for the estimated parts amount. While specific contractor qualifications, licensing requirements (e.g., NJ Public Works Contractor Registration), or mandatory pre-bid meetings are not detailed within this excerpt, such requirements are typically outlined in the complete project specifications document. Bidders are advised that the actual contract and purchase order may utilize a somewhat different allowance for parts, but evaluation will strictly adhere to the calculated net cost. To submit a bid, interested parties must utilize the standard Request for Bid (RFB) forms and adhere to the procedures stipulated in the official specifications. All bids must be received no later than August 26, 2026, at 10:30:00 AM. Information regarding the procurement of specifications can be obtained from the Monmouth County Purchasing Department. For inquiries or further details, contact SOPHIA GIEZEY at the Monmouth County Purchasing Hall of Records, 3rd Floor, 1 East Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728. The purchasing division can be reached via phone at (732) 431-7370 or fax at (732) 431-7379. Bid security or performance bonds are not explicitly mentioned in this document excerpt.