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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION R-24-1118 TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL VENDOR OFFERING SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY TO PROMOTE HEALTHY IDEAS, PURSUANT TO RFP-25-009.
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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, the County, through its Senior Services Department (hereafter “Department”), provides assistance with senior benefit programs, including home and community services to senior citizens throughout Passaic County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R-24-1118, dated December 10, 2024, the Board authorized awards of contracts to various vendors in connection with Aging Services and Programs for Area Plan Contracts 2025-2027 for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 with two (2) one (1)-year options to renew pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director of the Department is requesting a resolution to amend Resolution R-24-1118 dated December 10, 2024, to include an additional vendor as noted below offering services to the elderly within the County to promote healthy ideas in furtherance of RFP-25-009; and
WHEREAS, the name of the vendor is Jewish Family Service and Children’s Center of Clifton-Passaic, Inc., and said contract will be for a one (1)-year period commencing January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 in the amount of $20,216.00 with two (2) one (1)-year options to renew; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No.5-01-41-203-001-MGK, 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 County budget(s); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., vendor executed the Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Certification, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, certifying the vendor is not involved in prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus, and the County confirmed vendor is not identified on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list created by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the December 17, 2024, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee, and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes an amendment to Resolution R-24-1118, dated December 10, 2024, to include an additional vendor, Jewish Family Service and Children’s Center of Clifton-Passaic, Inc., for a one (1)-year period commencing January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 in the amount of $20,216.00 with two (2) one (1)-year options to renew in furtherance of RFP-25-009; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Purchasing Agent. Executive Director of Senior Services, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purposes of this resolution.
JDP December 30, 2024