What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Trenton Department of Health and Human Services seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive dental healthcare services for uninsured children and adults. The one-year contract covers offsite examinations, preventive, diagnostic, restorative, emergency, and urgent care, as well as extractions, basic oral surgery, pediatric services, and adult and senior dental care. Eligibility is limited to onshore organizations based in the United States, and proposers using subcontractors must submit a Notice of Intent to Subcontract, a Subcontractor Utilization Plan, and New Jersey Business Registration Certificates. Proposals must include mandatory forms such as a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Statement of Ownership Disclosure, and Affirmative Action Regulations Questionnaire. Proposers must submit one original signed proposal in a sealed envelope to Purchasing Agent Ms. Isabel Garcia by November 25, 2026, prior to 11:00 AM, with a virtual proposal opening scheduled for that same time. Any contract renewal or extension is subject to City approval, satisfactory performance, available funding, and applicable procurement requirements.
Scope of work
- Comprehensive dental examinations including treatment plans
- Preventive dental services
- Diagnostic dental services
- Basic restorative dental services
- Emergency and urgent dental services
- Adult and senior dental services
- Oral health education and disease prevention in English and Spanish
- Patient referral coordination and continuity of care
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Organizational qualifications and experience | 20 |
| Experience and accessibility for uninsured residents | 20 |
| Cost-effectiveness and pricing | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Legal authorization to provide dental healthcare services in New Jersey
- At least three years of experience providing dental healthcare services
- Appropriate professional liability and general liability insurance
- Experience providing preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and urgent dental services
- Ability to provide English and Spanish language assistance
- Ability to comply with City reporting, invoicing, and performance requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Notice of Intent to Use a Subcontract (if applicable)
- List of Sub-contractors (if applicable)
- City of Trenton Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Language Exhibit A
- Affirmative Action Regulations Questionnaire
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 form
- Certification of Non-Debarment for Federal Government Contracts
- Political Contribution Disclosure Form
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original signed copy and two (2) additional copies, one-sided and unbound, in a sealed envelope to Isabel C. Garcia, QPA, Purchasing Agent, Division of Purchasing, 1st floor, 319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608.