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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2026 PASSAIC COUNTY PURCHASING MANUAL AND ADOPTING A PURCHASING POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACTS LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, 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, the County is required to comply with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq., when procuring goods and services to undertake various governmental functions and operations; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Counsel, County Administrator and Purchasing Agent drafted the 2026 Purchasing Manual, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, which sets forth the County’s purchasing policy and requirements to be followed when procuring goods and services on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, the County’s procurement methods are executed in a fair and open process, specifically, the procurement methods for goods and services are publicly advertised, awarded under a process that provides for public solicitation of qualifications, established the basis of an award and disclosure process documented in writing prior to any solicitation, and is publicly opened and announced when awarded, except in the limited circumstances set forth in the Purchasing Manual; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the August 27, 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:11-1, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic approves the 2026 Passaic County Purchasing Manual and adopts the purchasing policies outlined therein, in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, Purchasing Agent, County Counsel and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution, and implement the requirements set forth in the Local Public Contracts Law and the 2026 Purchasing Manual.
NB September 9, 2025