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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FENCING FOR VEHICLE IMPOUND AND STORAGE FROM CHALLENGER FENCE FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE IN TOTOWA, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 ET SEQ.
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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, the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office (hereafter “PCPO”) has requested the purchase of fencing for vehicle impound and storage to be installed at the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office in Totowa; and
WHEREAS, said goods and services are being procured through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements in which the County of Passaic is a member, as permitted by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 and as specified below; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed by the Law and Public Safety Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of approving said purchases in accordance with the terms of the applicable contracts and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue the appropriate Purchase Orders; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., the vendors have executed the Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Certification, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, certifying the vendors are not involved in prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus, and the County confirmed they are not identified on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list created by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in accounts outlined below 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 or subsequent years’ County budget(s), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et. seq. and the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic that it hereby authorizes the purchase of the following goods or services in accordance with the terms of the applicable cooperative agreement:
Description: Vehicle impound and storage to be installed at the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office in Totowa, New Jersey.
Using Agency: PCPO
Purchase Price: $24,593.00
Account: T-23-56-850-000-801
Vendor: Challenger Fence
Authority: Morris County Purchasing Cooperative
Contract No.: Contract Number 53
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent, Prosecutor, Clerk to the Board, and County Counsel hereby are 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 the issuance of appropriate Purchase Orders.
PCR October 8, 2024