EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2004

Dear Vendor;

On June 29, 2004, Governor James E. McGreevey signed a law expanding the State Contractor Business Registration Program to include local government contracts.

This piece of legislation (Law C57, Laws 2004, S1778) deals with the Business Registration Certificate (Form BRC 08-01) issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury.

As of September 1, 2004, the Bergen County Utilities Authority must have proof of a business organization’s registration with the Department of Treasury before a purchase order/voucher can be issued.  A business organization is defined as an individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, corporation, or other legal business entity or successor thereof.

There are no exceptions for any vendor, including out-of-state vendors, and as indicated by the law, failure to include a copy of the certificate in any bid or RFP submitted will be deemed a fatal, non-curable defect.

The Bergen County Utilities Authority is requesting that vendors send a copy of their Business Registration Certificate to the Bergen County Utilities Authority, Purchasing Department, as soon as possible in order to facilitate the transaction and comply with the new legislation.

Should you have any questions concerning Business Registration Certificates, please contact the New Jersey Department of Treasury at (609) 292-1730, or you can register online.  Click here for information: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/busregcert.htm.                    

We look forward to your assistance and cooperation with this endeavor.

COPIES OF YOUR BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE FAXED TO 201-807-8681.

Sincerely,
Dennis Bollhardt
Purchasing Manager