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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MODEL 1 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO MINIBUSES FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PER BID SB-24-063, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-4, 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. 40:11-4, 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 bid and bidding thereof; and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2024, the County’s Purchasing Agent issued SB-24-063, Two (2) 2025 or Newer Ford E-450 Minibus or Equivalent (“SB-24-063”), seeking sealed proposals from qualified bidders for two minibuses for Preakness Healthcare Center; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2024, the Purchasing Agent unsealed the bids received under SB-24-063 and determined Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc., of Carlstadt, New Jersey to be the lowest responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Roads is recommending that the Board award a contract to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc., to purchase two (2) 2025 Ford E450 minibuses built to the specifications outlined in SB-24-063 as required by Preakness Healthcare Center, in the amount not to exceed two hundred fifty-three thousand five hundred dollars ($253,500.00); and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account Nos. C-04-55-153-001-9A4, C-04-55-163-002-902, 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 the 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 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.S.A. 40A:11-4, et seq. the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes an award of contract to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc., to purchase two (2) 2025 Ford E450 minibuses built to the specifications outlined in SB-24-063 as required by Preakness Healthcare Center, in the amount not to exceed two hundred fifty-three thousand five hundred dollars ($253,500.00).
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent, Clerk of the Board, and County Counsel are hereby 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 the appropriate Purchase Order.
KJB November 18, 2024