1. COMPETITIVE CONTRACTThe Ocean County Board of Commissioners is requesting Competitive Contracting proposals from organizations to provide services for Human Trafficking Prevention.All proposals must be received prior to 4:00 pm, prevailing time on Thursday, November 16, 2023.Proposals will be received electronically via the County's Online Procurement Portal. Specifications are available on the Procurement Portal or for viewing only, in the Department of Purchase, Room #224, Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey. Direct all inquiries to Jennifer L. Bowens, Purchasing Agent.The County will not be responsible for late submissions, and no proposals will be accepted after the time stipulated on this notice.By order of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ocean.Signed:JOSEPH H. VICARI, DirectorJENNIFER L. BOWENS, Purchasing