It is the intent of the County of Ocean to enter into a contract with the lowest responsive bidder(s) in compliance with these specifications. The County of Ocean recognizes the need for quality lubricants to ensure against premature wear and failure of its equipment. The County will require lubricants that have proven to be of excellent quality and performance. Deliveries shall be scheduled through the appropriate department representative. Bidders shall indicate on the bid proposal sheet their net prices for each product as indicated and required. The County of Ocean reserves the right to purchase any items on this bid from the New Jersey State Contract should it be in the best interest of the County to do so. All pickups and deliveries shall be the vendor’s responsibility, with deliveries F.O.B. to Vehicles Services Department, 152 Chestnut St., Bldg. #31, Toms River, N.J. 08753, for bulk delivery. Barrel delivery will be to the Vehicle Services Warehouse 152 Chestnut St. Bldg. #32, Toms River, N.J. 08753. Bulk and barrel delivery to the Manahawkin Vehicle Services Garage, Haywood Rd., Manahawkin, N.J. 08050, shall be upon request by the Vehicle Services Department. Bulk, barrel, and quart delivery to the Transportation Services Garage, 2820 Ridgeway Blvd, Manchester NJ, shall be upon request by the Transportation Services Department. Barrel delivery for the Solid Waste Management Department shall be delivered to the Vehicle Services Warehouse, 152 Chestnut St., Bldg. #32, Toms River, NJ 08753. All deliveries are to be made within 48 hours after receipt of order (A.R.O.). For Vehicle Services, deliveries are to be made between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. The bidder should submit, with bid proposal, complete commercially printed brand manufacturer’s product data/specification sheet(s) for each product bid. The product data sheets must include brand name, product name, product description, product applications, classifications and approvals (such as, SAE 10W-30, API SL, ILSAC GF-3) and physical properties/technical specifications to address the bid specifications fully and completely. If some specifications are not fully addressed in the brand manufacturer’s standard product data sheet, a letter from the brand manufacturer addressing these specifications will be acceptable, which shall include lubricant engineer’s name and direct phone number. Any such claims must also include supporting documentation from the engine, pump or vehicle OEM or an independent testing laboratory. The brand manufacturer’s letter with supporting documentation should be provided with the bid proposal. Product information sheets prepared for the sole purpose of meeting the bid specifications shall not be acceptable. No statement from the bidder, notarized or otherwise, shall by itself be considered a proof that the product bid meets the bid requirements. This bid provides the specification for quality, branded automotive lubricants: engine oils, gear oils, greases, automatic/hydraulic transmission fluids and hydraulic oils for use in the County’s diverse fleet of on and off-road vehicles. The contents of all drums, kegs, or containers supplied under the resulting successful bid shall be clearly marked with the brand manufacturer’s name and product’s name, number and origin and labeled in accordance with the current New Jersey Right-To-Know requirements
