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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 UNDER THE CONTRACT WITH T. SLACK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., TO INSTALL AN ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK AT PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a body politic and corporate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1 and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:11-12, et seq., the County may, without advertising for bids, or having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising thereof, purchase any goods or services under any contract or contracts for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of Treasury; and
WHEREAS, T. Slack Environmental Services, Inc., submitted a competitive pricing under T0849-Aboveground Fuel Tanks, Assoc. Equip., Installation, Tank Removal, & Sys. Svcs., Master Blanket Purchase Order #A 42266, to the State of New Jersey, Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of Treasury; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023, the Board passed Resolution No. R-23-1159, authorizing an award of contract to T. Slack Environmental Services, Inc., to install a new 1,000 gallon above ground storage tank at Preakness Valley Golf Course in an amount not to exceed one hundred sixteen thousand thirty-four dollars and thirty cents ($116,034.30); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, et seq. the Board can authorize, permit, or accept change orders for work performed, services rendered, materials, supplies, or equipment delivered or provided pursuant to the conditions as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Engineer is now recommending that Change Order No. 1 under the contract with T. Slack Environmental Services, Inc., be approved, in the increased amount of twelve thousand eight hundred dollars ($12,800.00) in order to pull new service cable from the office building to the storage garage building, and to install a new 100 amp panel and sub-panel associated with the above ground storage tank, with a new award amount, as a result of the increase, in the amount of one hundred twenty-eight thousand eight hundred thirty-four dollars and thirty cents ($128,834.30); and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. C-04-55-1175-001-901 or any other account that may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, and the availability of funds has been contingently certified by the Chief Financial Officer subject to sufficient funds being appropriated by the Board in the 2024 and/or subsequent years’ County budget(s), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the June 12, 2024 meeting of the Public Works Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes Change Order No. 1 under the contract with T. Slack Environmental Services, Inc., in the increased amount of twelve thousand eight hundred dollars ($12,800.00) with a new award amount, as a result of the increase, in the amount of one hundred twenty-eight thousand eight hundred thirty-four dollars and thirty cents ($128,834.30), as recommended by the County Engineer.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent, Clerk of the Board, and County Counsel are hereby authorized and directed to take such further actions and sign such documents as are necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution, including but not limited to issuance of the appropriate Purchase Order.
KJB June 25, 2024