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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO REED SYSTEMS LTD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 5500 GALLON CAPTON TANK WITH ALL FITTINGS, VALVES AND CAMLOCKS, PUMP, SUCTION, AND DISCHARGE MANIFOLD WITH HOSES AND FITTING, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a)
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (the “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 (hereinafter the “Board”) are vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a), the Department solicited quotes from three (3) vendors to purchase one (1) 5500-gallon Capton Tank, which included Reed Systems, LTD; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a), the Division has identified Reed Systems, LTD, as the vendor most advantageous to the County in performing this role; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Roads is recommending an award of contract to Reed Systems, LTD to purchase one (1) 5500-gallon Capton Tank with all fittings, valves and camlocks, pump, suction, and discharge manifold with hoses and fittings, in an amount not to exceed forty-eight thousand two hundred ninety-eight dollars ($46,298.00), in accordance with the quote from Reed Systems, LTD, which is attached and made a part of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. T-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 or subsequent years’ County budget(s), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed on October 9, 2024, at the Public Works Committee Meeting and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a), the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes an award of contract to Reed Systems, LTD to purchase one (1) 5500-gallon Capton Tank with all fittings, valves and camlocks, pump, suction, and discharge manifold with hoses and fittings, in an amount not to exceed forty-eight thousand two hundred ninety-eight dollars ($46,298.00) in accordance with the quote from Reed Systems, LTD, which is attached and made a part of this resolution.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic County Purchasing Agent, Supervisor of Roads, Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and the Director of the Board are authorized to take any steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
PCR October 22, 2024