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RFP 6.1.B. - Page 10 <br /> and the value of the awarded contract. <br /> 1.27 Estimated Contract Volume: Estimated quantities and sales volume are based on potential usage <br /> by NJPA and NJPA Members. <br /> 1.28 Largest Possible Solution: If applicable, Contracts will be awarded to Proposer(s) able to deliver a <br /> proposal meeting the entire needs of NJPA and its Members within the scope of this RFP. NJPA prefers <br /> Proposers submit their complete product line of products and services described in the scope of this RFP. <br /> NJPA reserves the right to reject individual, or groupings of specific products/services proposals as a part <br /> of the award. <br /> 1.29 Contract Availability: This Contract must be available to all current and potential NJPA Members <br /> who choose to utilize this NJPA Contract to include all governmental agencies, public and private <br /> primary and secondary education agencies, and all non-profit organizations nationally. <br /> 1.30 Proposer's Commitment Period: In order to allow NJPA the opportunity to evaluate each proposal <br /> thoroughly,NJPA requires any response to this solicitation be valid and irrevocable for ninety(90) days <br /> after the date proposals were opened regarding this RFP. <br /> F. EXPECTATIONS FOR PRODUCTS/SERVICES BEING PROPOSED <br /> 1.31 Industry Standards: Except as contained herein, the specifications or solutions for this RFP <br /> shall be those accepted guidelines set forth by the PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT DUTY, MEDIUM <br /> DUTY, AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH RELATED ACCESSORIES industry, as they are <br /> generally understood and accepted within that industry across the nation. Submitted products/services, <br /> related services, and their warranties and assurances are required to meet and/or exceed all current, <br /> traditional and anticipated needs and requirements of NJPA and its Members. <br /> 1.31.1 Deviations from industry standards must be identified by the Proposer and <br /> explained how, in their opinion, the products/services they propose will render equivalent <br /> functionality, coverage, performance, and/or service. Failure to detail all such deviations may <br /> comprise sufficient grounds for rejection of the entire proposal. <br /> 1.31.2 Technical Descriptions/Specifications.Bidder's must supply sufficient information to: <br /> • Demonstrate the Bidder's knowledge of industry standards, and <br /> • identify the products and services being bid, and <br /> • differentiate those products and services from others. <br /> Excessive technical descriptions and specifications which, in the opinion of NJPA, unduly <br /> enlarges the bid response may reduce evaluation points awarded on Form G. <br /> 1.32 Important note: NJPA does not typically offer specific product and service specifications; rather <br /> NJPA is requesting an industry standard or accepted specification for the requested products and services. <br /> Where specific line items are specified, those line items should be considered the minimum which can be <br /> expanded by the Proposer to deliver the Proposer's"Solution"to NJPA and NJPA Member's needs. <br /> 1.33 Commonly used Goods and Services: It is important that the products/services submitted are the <br /> products/services commonly used by public sector entities. <br /> 1.34 New Current Model Goods: Proposals submitted shall be for new, current model products <br /> and services with the exception of certain close-out products allowed to be offered on the <br /> Proposer's "Hot List" described herein. <br /> 7 of 47 <br />