Somerset County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Somerville, NJ
Country:: US

Somerset County RFPs

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Automotive, Diesel Lubricants and Diesel Exhaust Fluid: Engine/Gear Oils, Greases, ATF & Hydraulic Oils
Posted
Sep 18, 2026
Closes
Oct 9, 2026
Somerset County is soliciting an Invitation for Bid for an open-end contract covering automotive and diesel lubricants and diesel exhaust fluid, including engine and gear oils, greases, automatic transmission fluid, and hydraulic oils. Vendors would supply these products as needed for the operation and maintenance of the county vehicle fleet and must comply with county specifications, pricing requirements, and documentation or certification requirements. This is a goods procurement rather than a grant program; the solicitation was posted September 18, 2026, and responses are due October 9, 2026.
2026 ROAD RESURFACING AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, VARIOUS ROADS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
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Closes
Oct 14, 2026
Somerset County is soliciting bids for the 2026 Road Resurfacing and Maintenance Program covering various roads and locations throughout the county. The work includes milling, paving, sealcoating, roadway repairs, and maintenance in accordance with New Jersey Department of Transportation standards and local requirements. Bids are due October 14, 2026, and the contract is identified as Contract No. 26009 and funded through the county’s transportation budget.
Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Supportive Services (Request for Quotations)
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Closes
Sep 29, 2026
Workforce innovations and opportunity act (WIOA) supportive services. contractor shall procure and maintain a designated credit card exclusively for WIOA supportive services. The Greater Raritan One Stop shall issue referrals to the contractor specifying supportive services to be paid via the credit card (see attached sample A). Supportive services shall include, but not be limited to the following: Books; Fees for certifications and tests; Transportation; School supplies; Tools and other work-related expenses. The contractor shall execute transactions per these referrals. See attached file.

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Census ID
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183766
Employee FTE
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1,098
Population
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356,486
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25 / 100
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- Sole Source: Do not pursue sole source; the county avoids it.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System (#2SOCCP), State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program (1NJCP), Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) (#65MCESCCPS), and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- No evidence of a viable sole source pathway for Somerset County, NJ. Treat sole source as non-viable and redirect to cooperative channels aligned with the county’s competitive practices.
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- Somerset County actively uses cooperative purchasing (e.g., past co-op buys such as utility vehicles). You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Somerset County

Somerset County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 22, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed a range of administrative and operational items, including a proclamation for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Key business included the approval of consent agenda items and the awarding of numerous contracts for services such as software maintenance, temporary staffing, bridge replacement, resurfacing programs, and janitorial services. Financial actions taken during the meeting included the approval of confirming orders for various county departments, the insertion of special items of revenue into the budget, and various budget revisions. Additionally, the board authorized the application for several grant funding initiatives and approved the release of performance sureties related to county construction and road work projects.
Somerset County Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items, including the swearing-in of new members and the Planning Director's report regarding recent activity, intern recruitment, and Complete Streets policy adoption by local municipalities. Key action items included the approval of March 2026 first-time land development submissions and the approval of a consistency letter for a wastewater management plan amendment for the Natirar property. The board received updates on an electric vehicle charger location study, the Lord Stirling archaeology field school, and progress on open space preservation acquisitions, including a property in Hillsborough Township and a trails grant for a pedestrian bridge in Peapack & Gladstone.

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Shelly BellAssistant to the County Administrator

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Yvonne E. ChildressChief Financial Officer and Director of Finance and Administrative Services

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Somerset County RFPs

Automotive, Diesel Lubricants and Diesel Exhaust Fluid: Engine/Gear Oils, Greases, ATF & Hydraulic Oils

2026 ROAD RESURFACING AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, VARIOUS ROADS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Supportive Services (Request for Quotations)

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Somerset County RFPs

Automotive, Diesel Lubricants and Diesel Exhaust Fluid: Engine/Gear Oils, Greases, ATF & Hydraulic Oils

2026 ROAD RESURFACING AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, VARIOUS ROADS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Supportive Services (Request for Quotations)

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Board of County Commissioners of the County of Somerset Regular Meeting

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Somerset County RFPs

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Board of County Commissioners of the County of Somerset Regular Meeting

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