BC-BID-22-24 - BC-BID-22-24 Computer Equipment and Peripherals-COOP

This contract is for the provision of computer equipment and peripherals to the Bergen County Purchasing Division. The contract was awarded to eight vendors, including BH Photo Video Inc., Cloud-Age IT, and SHI International Corp. The contract has a term of 24 months, commencing on June 5, 2022, and ending on June 4, 2024. The total value of the contract is not to exceed $4,000,000. 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. Some key points about this contract include: * The contract is a cooperative purchasing agreement, which allows other government agencies to participate and take advantage of the pricing established. * The contract has a renewal option, which allows the County of Bergen to extend the contract for an additional 12 months. * The contract requires the vendors to provide catalog/computer equipment and peripherals to the Bergen County Purchasing Division. * The contract has a total value not to exceed $4,000,000. * The contract is subject to the Affirmative Action Regulations of the State of New Jersey and the requirements of Public Law 1975, Chapter 127, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. Some benefits of this contract to the County of Bergen include: * The ability to purchase computer equipment and peripherals at a discounted price through the cooperative purchasing agreement. * The flexibility to renew the contract for an additional 12 months if needed. * The ability to take advantage of the combined purchasing power of 250 members of the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance. Some potential drawbacks of this contract include: * The contract is open-ended, which means that the County of Bergen may not have a guaranteed price for the goods and services provided. * The contract requires the County of Bergen to certify that funds are available for the purchase through either an encumbrance or certification of availability of funds, per N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 (a) 2.