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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE ON AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO T. SLACK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., FOR REMOVAL A 600 GALLON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK AT PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, 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. 40:11-12, et seq., the County may, without advertising for bids, or having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising thereof, purchase any goods or services under any contract or contracts for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of Treasury; and
WHEREAS, T. Slack Environmental Services, Inc., submitted a competitive pricing under T0849-Aboveground Fuel Tanks, Assoc. Equip., Installation, Tank Removal, & Sys. Svcs., Master Blanket Purchase Order #A 42266, to the State of New Jersey, Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of Treasury; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023, the Board passed Resolution No. R-23-1160, authorizing an award of contract to T. Slack Environmental Services, Inc. County to remove one (1) 600 gallon underground storage tank at Preakness Valley Golf Course in an amount not to exceed twenty-one thousand two hundred fifty-two dollars ($21,252.00); and
WHEREAS, T. Slack Environmental Services, Inc., has provided to the County an updated quote to address items not contained in the original quote, specifically, to address fuel transfer costs and environmental remediation work in the increased amount of three thousand four hundred twenty-five dollars ($3,425.00) with a new total contract award, as a result of the increase, in the amount of twenty-four thousand six hundred seventy-seven dollars ($24,677.00) which is being recommended for approval by the Passaic County Engineer; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. C-04-55-163-002-908 and C-04-55-175-001-901 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 2025 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 March 12, 2025 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:11-12, et seq. that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes an increase in the award of contract to T. Slack Environmental Services, Inc., in the increased amount of three thousand four hundred twenty-five dollars ($3,425.00) with a new total contract award, as a result of the increase, in the amount of twenty-four thousand six hundred seventy-seven dollars ($24,677.00), as recommended by the County Engineer.
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 issuance of the appropriate Purchase Order.
KJB March 25, 2025