The County of Bergen has awarded a contract for the provision of computer equipment and peripherals to eight vendors, including BH Photo Video Inc., Cloud-Age IT, and SHI International Corp. The contract has a total value not to exceed $4,000,000 and is effective from June 5, 2022, to June 4, 2024. The contract is part of the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, which allows registered members to take advantage of the pricing established. The vendors will provide catalog/computer equipment and peripherals to the County of Bergen and other registered members. Key aspects of the contract include:
* The contract is an open-ended contract, meaning that the County of Bergen is not obligated to order, accept, or pay for goods or services except when it orders them.
* The contract has a twelve-month renewal option.
* The vendors were selected through a bidding process, and their contact information is provided in the contract details.
* The contract is subject to the Affirmative Action Regulations of the State of New Jersey and requirements of Public Law 1975, Chapter 127, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.
* The County of Bergen will establish a formal Master Cooperative Pricing Contract to be available to registered members of the Cooperative.
Some of the key benefits of this contract include:
• The ability for registered members to take advantage of the pricing established
• The provision of computer equipment and peripherals to the County of Bergen and other registered members
• The opportunity for the vendors to provide their products and services to a wider range of customers
• The potential for cost savings through the cooperative purchasing alliance