QPA STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Bid Specs what can't you do
NJSA 40A11-13
include a standard that has nothing to do with the purpose
residency requirements
discriminate
require a brand name (may say Brand name or equal)
fail to include options to extend or renew
What makes up a good bid spec
Have a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting (if complicated bid)
Enough time-between invitation and submission
Review bids promptly- so you can award without delay
what does SREC stand for
Solar Renewal Energy Credits
ESCO- Stand for
How to procure
what must they do re: their subcontractors
Are they Subject to prevailing wage
Energy Saving Construction Organization
Local unit can pro the ESCO by bid or cc
,ESCO must bid their own subcontractors
ESCO are subject to prevailing wage
What are the competitive source selections methods
1 Competitive Contracting-RFP
2 Competitive Quote -RFQ
3 Competitive Sealed Bids (preferred)
4 Proprietary Purchases (still need to bid)
5 Emergency Purchases
Pay to play citation
NJSA 1a 44A
When is an Emergency purchase acceptable
An imminent emergency must exist affecting the the public health, safety and welfare that
requires the immediate delivery of goods
What type of contract is most commonly the preferred form of purchase for government
Firm Fixed Pricing
What must be included in a bid advertisement
1 manner of submitting
2 method of receiving
3 time and place
4 no bid shall be received after
5 affirmative action
,Principal may give authority to an agent in one of 3 ways
1 Express authority (in writing/resolution)
2 Implied Authority
3 Apparent Authority (dangerous from suppliers point of view)
In which 3 cases do you have to advertise after the award
1-EUS
2-Professional service
3-Competitve Contract
for anything over the bid threshold
After awarding a professional service contract how soon must you inform the public
(advertise)
20 days
If you suspect collusion who do you call
Prosecutor
Attorney General
Energy Star- def and 6 items
Voluntary partnership between USEPA and US Dept of Energy.
the program promotes energy efficient projects through product labeling and consumer education
air conditioners, chillers, computers, monitors, copiers, fax machines.
Global Harmonized system (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals
, a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals
Communicating Chemical Hazards
Aggregate- Def
the sums expended (or to be expended) for a good or service in connection with the same
immediate purpose or task. Or the furnishing of similar goods or services during the term of the
contract.
Competitive contracting how many days prior to submission date must the RFP be
advertised
20 days
Government Aggregate
An individual government agency buying for itself, or a government agency that acts as a lead
agency for other governmental organizations to facilitate the purchase of energy (ex Camden
county)
3 requirements for a contracting unit to join a cooperative pricing program
1) the cooperative must be approved by the division
2) the governing body must pass a resolution approving membership
3)Contracting unit must enter an agreement with the lead agency.
What is the local unit contracting agent
What does the contracting agent have the power to do?
The Governing body or its authority designee
the power to-
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Bid Specs what can't you do
NJSA 40A11-13
include a standard that has nothing to do with the purpose
residency requirements
discriminate
require a brand name (may say Brand name or equal)
fail to include options to extend or renew
What makes up a good bid spec
Have a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting (if complicated bid)
Enough time-between invitation and submission
Review bids promptly- so you can award without delay
what does SREC stand for
Solar Renewal Energy Credits
ESCO- Stand for
How to procure
what must they do re: their subcontractors
Are they Subject to prevailing wage
Energy Saving Construction Organization
Local unit can pro the ESCO by bid or cc
,ESCO must bid their own subcontractors
ESCO are subject to prevailing wage
What are the competitive source selections methods
1 Competitive Contracting-RFP
2 Competitive Quote -RFQ
3 Competitive Sealed Bids (preferred)
4 Proprietary Purchases (still need to bid)
5 Emergency Purchases
Pay to play citation
NJSA 1a 44A
When is an Emergency purchase acceptable
An imminent emergency must exist affecting the the public health, safety and welfare that
requires the immediate delivery of goods
What type of contract is most commonly the preferred form of purchase for government
Firm Fixed Pricing
What must be included in a bid advertisement
1 manner of submitting
2 method of receiving
3 time and place
4 no bid shall be received after
5 affirmative action
,Principal may give authority to an agent in one of 3 ways
1 Express authority (in writing/resolution)
2 Implied Authority
3 Apparent Authority (dangerous from suppliers point of view)
In which 3 cases do you have to advertise after the award
1-EUS
2-Professional service
3-Competitve Contract
for anything over the bid threshold
After awarding a professional service contract how soon must you inform the public
(advertise)
20 days
If you suspect collusion who do you call
Prosecutor
Attorney General
Energy Star- def and 6 items
Voluntary partnership between USEPA and US Dept of Energy.
the program promotes energy efficient projects through product labeling and consumer education
air conditioners, chillers, computers, monitors, copiers, fax machines.
Global Harmonized system (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals
, a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals
Communicating Chemical Hazards
Aggregate- Def
the sums expended (or to be expended) for a good or service in connection with the same
immediate purpose or task. Or the furnishing of similar goods or services during the term of the
contract.
Competitive contracting how many days prior to submission date must the RFP be
advertised
20 days
Government Aggregate
An individual government agency buying for itself, or a government agency that acts as a lead
agency for other governmental organizations to facilitate the purchase of energy (ex Camden
county)
3 requirements for a contracting unit to join a cooperative pricing program
1) the cooperative must be approved by the division
2) the governing body must pass a resolution approving membership
3)Contracting unit must enter an agreement with the lead agency.
What is the local unit contracting agent
What does the contracting agent have the power to do?
The Governing body or its authority designee
the power to-
