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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO SMITH SONDY ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR 2023 PASSAIC COUNTY ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT, PER BID C-23-010, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 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, 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 July 12, 2023, the Purchasing Agent issued Bid No. C-23-010, County of Passaic Road Resurfacing Program 2023 (hereafter “C-23-010”) seeking sealed proposals from qualified bidders for the 2023 Road Resurfacing Program (hereafter “Project”); and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the Board approved Resolution No. R-23-0750, authorizing an award of contract to Smith Sondy Asphalt Construction Company, under C-23-010, in an amount not to exceed four million six hundred twelve thousand one hundred forty dollars and two cents ($4,612,140.02); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, et seq. the Board can authorize, permit, or accept change orders for work performed, services rendered, materials, supplies, or equipment delivered or provided pursuant to the conditions as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 et seq., the Board has approved the following change orders for the Project to date:
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CHANGE ORDER |
AMOUNT |
ADJUSTED CONTRACT |
RESOLUTION |
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Change Order No. 1 |
$34,995.00 |
$4,647,135.92 |
R-24-0452 |
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Change Order No. 2 |
$37,309.00 |
$4,684,444.92 |
R-24-0716 |
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Change Order No. 3 |
$119, 803.10 |
$4,804,248.02 |
R-24-900 |
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Engineer is recommending that Change Order No. 4 be authorized for a net deduction to the contract for the Project in the amount of fifteen thousand nine hundred forty six dollars and fifty three cents ($15,946.53), due to field quantity adjustments, with a new contract award, as a result of the deduction of four million seven hundred eighty eight thousand three hundred one dollars and forty nine cents ($4,788,301.49); and
WHEREAS, a majority of this project is being funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (hereafter “NJDOT”) County Aid Grant; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the November 6, 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.A.C. 5:30-11.3, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic approves Change Order No. 4 for the contract with Smith Sondy Asphalt Construction Company under C-23-010, for a net deduction to the contract for the Project in the amount of fifteen thousand nine hundred forty six dollars and fifty three cents ($15,946.53), with a new contract award, as a result of the deduction of four million seven hundred eighty eight thousand three hundred one dollars and forty nine cents ($4,788,301.49).
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Engineer is authorized and directed to comply with all of the general requirements for change orders as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, et seq.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, County Engineer, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners are authorized to execute an agreement and Form SA-1 for NJDOT Change Orders, as well as any NJDOT Reimbursement Forms and Documentation, and to take any other action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
ZMQ November 18, 2024