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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR CATALOG % DISCOUNT FOR APPAREL FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS AS PER BID SB-24-013, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A 11-4 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 “Board”) is vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, et seq., every contract awarded by the County, for the provision or performance of any goods or services, the cost of which in the aggregate exceeds the bid threshold [40A:11-3], shall be awarded only by resolution of the Board to the lowest responsible bidder after public advertising for bids and bidding thereof; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2024, the Purchasing Agent issued SB-24-013, Catalog % Discount for apparel for the County of Passaic Departments and Institutions (hereafter “SB-24-013”) seeking sealed proposals for catalog % discount for apparel for the County of Passaic Departments and Institutions; and
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2024, bids were unsealed for SB-24-013 by the Purchasing Agent with eight (8) responses from qualified bidders, three of which were rejected; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds is recommending an award of contract to the five (5) vendors listed below in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000.000.00) for a contract period of 24 consecutive months ($500,000.00 per year); and
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Vendor |
Catalog Name |
% Discount |
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Wholesale In Motion Group, Inc. |
Wholesale Sock Deals/Yacht & Smith |
20% |
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Smart Stitch, LLC |
SANMAR’s online catalog Alpha Broder DICKIES's online catalog RED KAP Online Catalog 2024 PETRA ROC's online website/catalog Portwest's online website/catalog Wolverine Footwear and Bates Footwear Wolverine Footwear and Bates Footwear |
31% 31% 30% 30% 28% 31% 25% 28% |
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Essentials Catalog 2024-2025 Petra Roc |
37% 34% |
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The Tranzonic Companies d/b/a CCP Industries, Inc. |
Companycasuals.com Carhartt Branded Item - 8% Brooks Brothers Branded Items- 8% Nike Branded Items- 10% https://www.redkap.com |
15% 10% |
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Keyport Army Navy |
2W Carhartt Men’s Catalog Carhartt Women’s Catalog Helly Hansen Kodiak Red Wing Terra Timberland Alpha Sanmar |
20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 25% |
WHEREAS, the various vendors herein this Resolution have offered their prices to members of the Passaic County Cooperative #38PCCP; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in various accounts, 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 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 September 25, 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.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq. the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes an award of contract to the vendors listed herein this Resolution for catalog % discount for apparel for the County of Passaic Departments and Institutions in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000.000.00) for a contract period of 24 consecutive months ($500,000.00 per year).
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds appropriated for purchases under SB-23-058 may also be utilized for purchases under SB-24-037.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Director of the Board of County Commissioners, and Purchasing Agent are authorized to execute agreements with the vendors listed herein and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
PCR October 8, 2024