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State guide

How to sell to New Jersey government

Where New Jersey posts bids, how to register as a vendor, which certifications help, and what is open right now. Every portal and rule links to its official source.

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Where New Jersey posts bids

State agencies post on NJSTART.[1] Get the Business Registration Certificate first; NJSTART registration and contract award both depend on it.

Open bids right now

BidRover is tracking 37 open bids in New Jersey, from state agencies and local governments. Most common categories:

  • Utilities & telecommunications · 11
  • Transportation & logistics · 5
  • General procurement · 4
  • Construction & facilities · 2
  • Environmental & energy · 2
  • Goods & supplies · 2
  • Healthcare · 2
  • Social & community services · 2
  1. CBP#8911 Fire Suppression RepairsNew Jersey, United States · Due Nov 2, 2026
  2. T0946 - New Jersey Behavioral Risk Factor SurveyNew Jersey, United States · Due Dec 8, 2026
  3. T1434 - Operation & Maintenance of Wastewater and Potable Water Treatment Plants - NLDCNew Jersey, United States · Due Dec 11, 2026
  4. Sayreville School District: Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access (E-Rate FY2027)United States · Due Nov 7, 2026
  5. T3041 - Wastewater & Water Treatment Plant Operators for the NJDOCNew Jersey, United States · Due Jan 15, 2027
  6. Lyndhurst Public School District: Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access (E-Rate FY2027)United States · Due Nov 5, 2026
All open bids in New Jersey

Step by step

  1. 01

    Register on NJSTART vendor registration

    Free. Your registered name must match your New Jersey Business Registration Certificate.[2]

  2. 02

    Have your Business Registration Certificate (BRC)

    Issued free by the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services; required to contract with the state.[3]

  3. 03

    Choose your commodity codes

    Notifications are sent by the codes in your vendor profile. Pick every code that describes your work, and revisit them when you add a service.

  4. 04

    Get certified if you qualify

    Small, minority, women, veteran and disabled-veteran business certification, through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Business Certification Program. The $100 application fee has been waived since 2021.[4]

  5. 05

    Watch local buyers too

    Cities, counties and authorities in New Jersey post on their own sites, so check the ones you want to sell to.

Tips

  • Certify as a small business with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services if you qualify; the state runs a small-business set-aside program for eligible firms.

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Questions

Where does New Jersey post government bids?

State agencies post on NJSTART (https://www.njstart.gov/bso/). Many cities, counties and authorities in New Jersey post on their own sites as well, so check the ones you want to sell to.

How do I register as a vendor with New Jersey?

Register through NJSTART vendor registration. Cost: Free. Your registered name must match your New Jersey Business Registration Certificate.

Does New Jersey certify small or diverse businesses?

Small, minority, women, veteran and disabled-veteran business certification (Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Business Certification Program): The $100 application fee has been waived since 2021.

Sources

  1. nj.gov/treasury/purchase/pdf/doingbusinessinnj.pdf
  2. nj.gov/treasury/purchase/njstart/pdf/Vendor-Registration.pdf
  3. njeda.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/New-Jersey-Business-Registration-Certificate.pdf
  4. nj.gov/treasury/revenue/business-cert-program.shtml

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