1. Montclair State University Construction Acquisition Process PresentationBy Mike Jackson August 17, 2005

2. MSU is an Agency of the State of New Jersey –Subject to the State College Contracts Law Publicly Advertised Bids Public Works Contractors Prevailing Wage –Exempt from NJ Sales Tax on products and services

3. Contractor Requirements: –Must be a Registered Public Works Contractor in NJ at the time of bid –Must be a NJ Registered Business at the time of bid –Must comply with Executive Order No. 129 (regarding foreign goods and services) –Must comply with Executive Order No. 134 (regarding political contributions)

4. Executive Order No. 129 (Out Sourcing) –Disclose Country where services are performed –No award with services outside the US –Exclusions: Unique service Significant and Substantial economic cost factor NJ Treasurer determines in the best interest of the Public

5. Executive Order No. 134 –Imposes restrictions regarding political contributions in NJ and contract awards –Effective October 15, 2004 –Applies to contracts in excess of $17,500 –Requires Contractor Certifications –Requires disclosure on a Continuing Basis, any contributions

6. Public Works Contractor Certificate

7. NJ Business Registration Certificate

8. How to become a Registered Public Works Contractor: –Complete the State Application (http://www.state.nj.us/labor/lsse/forms/lsse-2.pdf) http://www.state.nj.us/labor/lsse/forms/lsse-2.pdf –Pay the appropriate fee –Submit the completed application to: NJ –Submit the completed application to: NJ DIVISION OF WAGE AND HOUR COMPLIANCE, CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION SECTION, (609) 292-9464 FAX (609) 633-8591

9. Bid Requirements: –Signed Proposal Form –Bid Security (bond or check) 10% of bid –Agreement of Surety (performance & material bonds) –NJ State Business Registration –Public Works Contractor Registration –Good faith effort to provide opportunities to SBE

10. RFP / RFQ Bid Process Specification Development Project Assignment Develop Procurement Strategy Assemble Bid Document Public Advertisement Host Pre-bid Meeting Answer and Manage Questions Evaluate Bids Recommend Award Craft Contract Kick-off Meeting Support Project During Execution

11. Thank You ! Questions ?