Sale of Surplus Personal Property – Use of Online Auctions - 04/28/2008 Local Finance Notice 2008-9 updates Division guidance on using online auction services for the sale of surplus public property. The guidance simplifies previous procedures and takes effect immediately. It provide direction on how to use the various online auction systems to ensure compliance with State law. Return to Top State Automotive Parts Contract - 04/17/2008 The State Purchase Bureau has awarded a new automotive parts contract to AutoZone, under the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. AutoZone has been assigned New Jersey State contract # A71188. This contract will replace the existing auto parts contract that expires on April 30. The contract provides lower pricing than the previous contract and access to a wide range of services through AutoZone's national OEM, OEM equivalents, replacement, remanufactured and rebuilt product network. Details about this new program, including AutoZone contact and dedicated website information is at www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/treas/purchase/showspecialnotices.pl?id=86. Return to Top New State Contract Vehicle Awards - 02/19/2008 T2297 - effective February 14, 2008 and ending February 13, 2009.  The vehicles represented under the contract are for Hybrid Electric Vehicles, SUV, Compact/Full Size, 2WD/4WD/AWD.   The vehicles represented under the contract are Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD & 4WD, Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD, and Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 2WD & 4WD. T2097 – effective February 14, 2008 and ending February 13, 2009 ATV, The vehicle represented under the contract is Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle with 2WD, Flexible Fuel. T2103 - effective February 13, 2008 and ending February 12, 2009.  The vehicles represented under the contract are Chevrolet Uplander Cargo Van Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV), Ford E-150 Commercial Cargo Van Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV), Ford E-250 Ext. Cargo Van Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV), Ford E-350 Cargo Van and Ford E-350 Ext. Cargo Van.   T2102 - effective February 7, 2008 and ending February 6, 2009.  The vehicles represented under the contract are Ford F-450 DRW Regular Cab Chassis 2WD/4WD and Ford F-450 DRW Crew Cab Chassis 2WD/4WD.   T2101 - effective February 4, 2008 and ending February 3, 2009.  The vehicles represented under the contract are Ford F-350 Regular Cab Pickup, 2WD/4WD, Ford F-350 Regular Cab/Chassis, 2WD/4WD, Ford F-350 Supercab (extended cab) Pickup, 2WD/4WD and Ford F-350 Supercab/Chassis (extended cab), 2WD/4WD.     T-2007  effective January 11, 2008 and ending 1/10/09 for, Vehicles, Sport Utility (SUV).  The vehicles represented under the contract are Ford Escape, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Dodge Durango and Chevrolet Suburban. Return to Top Vehicle Manufacturers' Ordering Cut-off Dates - 01/25/2008 The Division of Purchase and Property has posted an up-to-date list of 2008/2009 state contract vehicle manufacturer's ordering cut-off  dates.  It is on the web at www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/mnmaster.pdf .  E-mail njcooperative.purchasing@treas.state.nj.us any questions Return to Top Bid Acceptance Date Limits - 01/07/2008 Local Finance Notice 2008-1 provides information about limits on dates public bids can be accepted. This will assist local units remain in compliance with State laws limiting the receipt of bids on Mondays and days after State or federal holidays. Please share this with appropriate personnel in your organization. Return to Top