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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL TO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR ON CALL DRAINAGE REPAIRS NEEDED AT FRANCISCO AVENUE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PER BID C-24-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 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. 40A: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 bids and bidding thereof; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2023, the Purchasing Agent issued C-24-001, On Call Drainage Projects, (hereafter “C-24-001”) seeking sealed proposals from qualified bidders for on-call drainage projects, to be used on an as-needed basis for a two-year period beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023, the Board passed Resolution No. R-23-1170 qualifying a pool of construction companies and establishing unit prices under C-24-001 for the On-Call Drainage Projects for a two-year period beginning on January 1, 2024, expiring on December 31, 2025, as recommended by the County Engineer, to be hired on an as-needed basis, which included Concrete Construction Corporation; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2025, the Board passed R-25-571 authorizing an award of contract to Concrete Construction Corporation under C-24-001, in an amount not to exceed three hundred forty-nine thousand nine hundred seventy-two dollars ($349,972.00) to repair a collapsed/failing CMP, and to replace with new pipe lining inlet/manhole repairs and asphalt restoration at Francisco Avenue in the Township of Little Falls; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, et seq. the Board can authorize, permit, or accept change orders for work performed, services rendered, materials, supplies, or equipment delivered or provided pursuant to the conditions as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Engineer is recommending that Change Order No. 1 (Final) be authorized for a net deduction to the contract under C-24-001 in the amount of fifteen thousand nine hundred thirty four dollars and fifty cents ($15,934.50) due to final field quantity adjustments to base contract items needed to complete the project, with a new total award amount, as a result of the decrease, in the amount of three hundred thirty four thousand thirty seven dollars and fifty cents ($334,037.50); and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the September 17, 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.A.C. 5:30-11.3, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorize Change Order No. 1 (Final) for the contract with Concrete Construction Corporation, under C-24-001, for a net deduction in the amount of fifteen thousand nine hundred thirty four dollars and fifty cents ($15,934.50), with a new total contract award, as a result of the decrease in the amount of three hundred thirty four thousand thirty seven dollars and fifty cents ($334,037.50).
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Engineer is authorized and directed to comply with all of the general requirements for change orders as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, et seq.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, County Engineer, and Director of Board of County Commissioners are authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
ZMQ September 30, 2025