CITY OF LONG BRANCH
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
SEALED BID FOR CONTRACT # 2026-03
OUTDOOR INTERACTIVE KIOSK SYSTEMS
MAYOR JOHN PALLONE
CHARLES F. SHIRLEY, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
CITY COUNCIL
ROSE WIDDIS
BILL DANGLER
GLENN RASSAS
MARIO VIEIRA
DR. ANITA VOOGT
SEALED BID DUE DATE: MARCH 25, 2026 @11:00AM
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CITY OF LONG BRANCH
Notice to Bidders
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Council of the City of Long
Branch, New Jersey, for:
OUTDOOR INTERACTIVE KIOSK SYSTEMS # 2026-03
Sealed Bids will be opened and read in public by the Purchasing Agent, or their designee,
in the City Council Caucus Room, Second Floor, Municipal Building, 344 Broadway, Long
Branch, New Jersey on:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 @11:00AM
Specifications will be on file in the Purchasing Office and may be examined by
prospective bidders during normal business hours. Bidders may obtain a copy of the bid
package by request to the Purchasing Office. Specifications will not be faxed, nor will
faxed proposals be accepted.
Proposals must be made on the standard Proposal Form provided and must be enclosed
in a sealed envelope addressed to: City Clerk, City of Long branch, 344 Broadway, Long
Branch N.J. 07740. The outside of the envelope must be clearly marked with the BID
name and number above and indicate the name and address of the bidder.
Bids must be accompanied by Bid Surety in the form of a certified check or bid bond,
drawn to the order of the City of Long branch, for not less than ten (10%) of the bid,
except that the bid security not exceed $ 20,000, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et.
seq. Failure to provide the Bid Security as specified will result in rejection of the bid.
Bidders are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq. and
N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Affirmative Action), and with requirements of P.L. 1977, c 33.
The City of Long Branch reserves the right to require an experience statement from
bidders showing they have satisfactorily completed work of a similar nature before
awarding the contract. The City also reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to
increase or decrease the quantities as designated in the specifications, when it may be
in the best interests of the City of Long Branch to do so.
In the event it is not possible to be present at the time and place of the bid opening,
bids may be mailed to the City Clerk, Municipal Building, 344 Broadway, Long Branch,
N.J. 07740; however, bids must be received prior to the date and time set for bid
opening.
Sujata Salian, QPA
Purchasing Agent
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CITY OF LONG BRANCH
Bid Specifications
Scope
The City of Long Branch will receive sealed bids for a contract to furnish, install, configure,
commission, and support outdoor interactive kiosk systems at various public locations
throughout the City of Long Branch, New Jersey. The successful bidder shall provide a
turnkey solution, inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, hardware, software, permits
(if required), installation, anchoring, configuration, testing, training, documentation,
warranty, and support necessary to deliver a fully operational system in accordance with
these specifications. The bid price shall be inclusive of all costs, including but not limited to
kiosk enclosures, displays, internal computing hardware, operating system, software
platform, content management system (CMS), installation hardware, anchoring systems,
freight, mobilization, testing, commissioning, training, warranty, and support.
This is a formal sealed bid, and bidders are cautioned to submit all information and
documents required by the checklist included in the bid documents. Failure to submit a
complete bid may result in rejection.
Quantity and Type of Equipment
The contract includes the following minimum quantities:
Five (5) Outdoor Floor-Standing Interactive Kiosks
Three (3) Outdoor Wall-Mounted Interactive Kiosks
All kiosks shall be purpose-built for permanent outdoor installation and 24/7 operation in a
coastal environment.
General Technical Requirements
All kiosks shall meet or exceed the following minimum requirements:
Fully weatherized, sealed, vandal-resistant, and tamper-resistant
Constructed of corrosion-resistant materials suitable for coastal environments, including
minimum 304 stainless steel or equivalent
Designed for continuous outdoor public use
Environmental Operating Range and Thermal Management
Operating temperature range: -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C or higher)
Automatic thermal management system including:
Internal heaters
Active cooling and ventilation
Protection against condensation, corrosion, and overheating
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Display and Touch Technology
Each kiosk shall include:
Minimum 32-inch display
Minimum 2000 nits brightness
Full HD (1920 × 1080) resolution or better
Laminated, vandal-resistant protective glass
UV and IR protection
Projected Capacitive (PCAP) 10-point multi-touch
Wet-touch capability
Floor-Standing Kiosk Requirements
Freestanding pedestal design
Secure anchoring to concrete foundation
Portrait orientation
ADA-compliant interaction height
Concealed internal power and data routing
Lockable service access panels
Wall-Mounted Kiosk Requirements
Landscape orientation
Heavy-duty outdoor-rated wall mounting system
Lockable service access
Compliance with applicable safety and accessibility standards
Computing Hardware and Operating System
Each kiosk shall include, at a minimum:
Intel i5-class processor or equivalent
16 GB RAM
256 GB SSD
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC or equivalent kiosk-grade operating system
Industrial-grade components suitable for outdoor operation
Power and Network
110 VAC power and network connectivity will be provided by the City
Kiosks must support:
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi (802.11ac or better)
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Software Platform
The contractor shall provide a fully integrated kiosk software platform including:
Required Features
Interactive wayfinding and mapping
Local events and announcements
Trolley information integration
NJ Transit schedules
Business and points-of-interest directory
Emergency alerts and public messaging
Usage analytics and reporting
Cloud-based content management system (CMS)
Optional Features (to be clearly identified and priced separately)
AI concierge functionality
Advertising and sponsorship modules
Location of Work
Kiosks shall be installed at various City-designated public locations within the City of Long
Branch. Exact locations will be coordinated with the City prior to installation.
The contractor shall conduct site surveys and coordinate installation schedules with the City
to minimize disruption to public use.
Installation and Professional Services
The contractor shall provide all services necessary for a complete and operational system,
including:
Site surveys
Delivery and installation
Anchoring and mounting
Electrical and network integration (excluding City-provided utilities)
System testing and commissioning
Staff training
As-built documentation and user manuals
Inventory of Contractor Equipment
Bidders shall submit with their proposal a list of equipment and tools proposed for use in
the performance of this contract. The list shall identify whether the equipment is owned,
leased, or rented, and shall demonstrate the bidder’s ability to perform the work as
specified.
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