Summer is winding down, and we have a few updates, reminders, and opportunities to share with NJSTART statewide contract vendors as we head into a busy fall conference season.
Thank you for helping New Jersey agencies, schools, municipalities, and cooperative purchasing entities access the products and services they need efficiently.
NJSTART Marketplace continues to help public sector buyers discover statewide contracts quickly and efficiently, giving your business increased exposure to agencies, schools, municipalities, and cooperative purchasing entities across New Jersey. We are excited to share our updated Marketplace with you.
Q3 covers July through September. Reports and any applicable payments are due October 1, 2026, submitted through the Reconciler system.
Reporting and payment questions: reconciler@mdfcommerce.com
General vendor questions: vendors@njstart.info
Download Reporting & Payment Guide (PDF)
The NJSTART team will be attending all four of these events. Stop by and say hello.
Date: September 22, 2026
Location: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City
Date: October 7, 2026
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Atlantic City Convention Center
Date: November 17, 2026
Location: Atlantic City Convention Center
We'd love to hear how your organization is using NJSTART Marketplace to reach public sector buyers.
Promote your NJSTART contract at booths and meetings with our ready-to-print tabletop sign.
Why use it? It tells agencies and buyers that your company is a statewide contract holder and makes it easier for them to start doing business with you.
Click Here to Download (PDF) — ideal for plastic holders or easel display
A complete and up-to-date profile helps buyers find your business faster.
Winning a NJSTART contract is only half the work, the vendors who see the most success are the ones who lead with it. Because a State contract lets local agencies, schools, and municipalities buy without advertising for bids, mentioning your award early removes barriers and shortens purchasing timelines. Our latest blog covers five ways to put your contract front and center, plus three common mistakes to avoid. (see blog post here)
Access helpful tools and information on our Vendor Resource Site, including:
Password: NJSTARTpep2024!
We're here to help. Contact the NJSTART Vendor Success Team at vendors@njstart.info.
Thank you for your continued partnership with NJSTART and the State of New Jersey. Your participation supports efficient public purchasing and strengthens cooperative contracting across the state.
We look forward to seeing you this fall.
Best regards,
The NJSTART Team