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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING TO PROCURE A CONSULTANT TO COMPLETE FEASABILITY STUDY ON COUNTYWIDE EMS SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (“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 (“Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 authorizes the County to utilize competitive contracting in lieu of public bidding for procurement of specialized goods and services, the price of which exceeds the bid threshold; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(m) specifically authorizes the County to utilize competitive contracting to procure consulting services; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to use competitive contracting to procure a consultant to complete a feasibility study on countywide emergency medical services, which requires a resolution from the Board authorizing same in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3(a); and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the July 30, 2025 Administration and Finance Committee meeting, and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the use of competitive contracting to procure a consultant to complete a feasibility study on countywide emergency medical services.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic County Purchasing Agent is authorized to take all necessary action to carry out the purpose of this Resolution and initiate the competitive contracting process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator, County Counsel, Purchasing Agent, Clerk to the Board, and Chief Financial Officer are authorized to take all necessary action to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
NB August 12, 2025