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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR SPARWICK CONTRACTING, INC., FOR ON-CALL BRIDGE REPAIRS TO FRENCH HILL ROAD BRIDGE OVER SIGNAC BROOK, STRUCTURE NO. 1600-134, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID C-24-002, N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (the “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 (hereinafter the “Board”) are vested with decision making powers on behalf 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 December 22, 2023, the Purchasing Agent issued Bid No. C-24-002 to procure price quotes for on-call construction of various bridge and culvert repairs on an as-needed basis beginning January 1, 2024, and expiring on December 31, 2025 (hereafter “Bid No. C-24-002”) seeking sealed proposals from qualified bidders for on-call bridge and culvert repairs; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2024, the Board passed Resolution R-24-57 qualifying a list of five contractors and unit prices to perform on-call bridge and culvert repairs on an as-needed basis for the period beginning on January 1, 2024, and expiring on December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025 the Board passed R-25-382 authorizing an award of contract to Sparwick Contracting, Inc. under C-24-002, in an amount not to exceed one hundred seventy-nine thousand two hundred twelve dollars ($179,212.00) for on-call bridge repairs to the French Hill Road Bridge over Signac Brook, Structure No. 1600-134 in the Township of Wayne; 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 be authorized for a net addition to the contract under C-24-002 in the amount of thirty-two thousand five hundred eighty-seven dollars and seventy-seven cents ($32,587.77) due to the additions and deletions of as-built quantities needed to complete the project, with a new total award amount, as a result of the increase, in the amount of two hundred eleven thousand seven hundred ninety-nine dollars and seventy- seven cents ($211,799.77); and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. C-04-55-188-002-904, 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 October 1, 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 for the contract with Sparwick Contracting, Inc., under C-24-002, for a net addition in the amount of thirty-two thousand five hundred eighty-seven dollars and seventy-seven cents ($32,587.77), with a new total contract award, as a result of the increase in the amount of two hundred eleven thousand seven hundred ninety-nine dollars and seventy-seven cents ($211,799.77).
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 October 14, 2025