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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FOR A SIXTY (60) DAY NO COST EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR RFP-22-018 TO PASSAIC COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM AND WORKFIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2024, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a government body incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1, et seq. and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Passaic (hereafter the “Board”) are vested with decision making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services (hereafter “Department”) is an umbrella social service agency concerned with planning and funding services for disadvantaged and homeless citizens; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R-22-0721, dated August 9, 2022, the Board passed a Resolution authorizing award of contract to Passaic County Workforce Development Center for projects under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Program and Workfirst New Jersey Program, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, et.seq.; and
WHEREAS, the first year option to renew was authorized by Resolution R-22-0276, dated August 8, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department is requesting a sixty (60) day no cost contract extension for the term July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the June 18, 2024, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., vendor executed the Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Certification, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, certifying the vendor is not involved in prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus, and the County confirmed vendor is not identified on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list created by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) authorizes a no cost time extension to Passaic County Workforce Development Center for the term of July 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and the Director of the Department of Human Services are hereby authorized to take the necessary actions to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
JDP June 25, 2024