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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KEY-TECH TO PROVIDE ON CALL CONSTRUCTION AND GEOTECHICAL TESTING SERVICES FOR THE NEW SALT STORAGE BUILDING IN POMPTON LAKES, NEW JERSEY ON BLOCK 2300, LOTS 1, 7, & 10 UNDER C-24-003, AS PER SB-23-005, 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, 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 October 21, 2022, the Purchasing Agent received bids for the On-Call Construction and Geotechnical Testing Services, SB-23-005 (hereafter “SB-23-005”), in compliance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, a total of three qualified bids were received as follows:
1. French and Parrello Associates, PA;
2. Keegan Technology & Testing Associates, Inc, T/A Key-Tech; and
3. Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC, Inc.
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2022, the Board passed Resolution R-22-1039 qualifying a pool of construction and geotechnical testing companies and establishing unit prices for the On-Call Construction and Geotechnical Testing Services for a two-year period beginning on January 1, 2023, expiring on December 31, 2024, as recommended by the County Engineer, to be hired on an as-needed basis, which included Keegan Technology & Testing Associates, Inc (hereafter “Key-Tech”); and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Roads is recommending an award of contract to the lowest bidder, Key-Tech. to provide on-call construction & geotechnical testing services for the New Salt Storage Building located in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey on Block 1, 7, & 10 per C-24-003, in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00); and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. C-04-55-176-002-920 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 October 9, 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:11-4, et seq. the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes an award of contract, under SB-23-005, to Key-Tech to provide on-call construction & geotechnical testing services for the New Salt Storage Building located in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, on Block 1, 7, & 10 per C-24-003, in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00).
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 an agreement with the various vendors referenced herein, and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
PCR October 22, 2024