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RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE FIRST ONE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH FDR SERVICES CORP OF TRENTON FOR THE PROVISION OF RENTAL LINEN DISTRIBUTION AND LAUNDRY SERVICES TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ. AND SB-25-008
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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, Preakness Healthcare Center (“Preakness”) is a New Jersey Department of Health licensed, 406-bed skilled nursing facility that is owned and operated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, et seq., the Passaic County Purchasing Agent issued SB-25-008, Preakness Healthcare Center Linen Rental Distribution Service/Laundering of Resident Personal Clothing (“SB-25-008”), and after responses to SB-25-008 were unsealed on October 29, 2024, it was determined that FDR Services Corp of Trenton was the lowest responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2024, the Board adopted Resolution No. R-24-1016, authorizing the award of a contract to FDR Services Corp of Trenton to provide rental linen distribution and laundry services to Preakness for a one (1) year contract term, beginning on January 1, 2025 and expiring on December 31, 2025, with the County retaining two (2) one-year options to be exercised at the discretion of the Board; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director of Preakness is recommending that the Board exercise the first one-year option to renew the above-described contract with FDR Services Corp of Trenton for a term commencing beginning on January 1, 2026 and expiring on December 31, 2026, and for a total amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000.00) during such term; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60.1, et seq., FDR Services Corp of Trenton executed the Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Certification, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, certifying that it is not involved in prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus, and the County confirmed FDR Service Corp of Trenton is not identified on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list created by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. 6-01-27-172-001-L05, 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 2026 and/or subsequent County budget(s), which is attached hereto and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the December 16, 2025, Health and Human Services 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, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby exercises the first one-year option to renew the contract with FDR Services Corp of Trenton under SB-25-008 for a term beginning on January 1, 2026 and expiring on December 31, 2026, and for a total amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000.00) during such term.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Purchasing Agent, Executive Director of Preakness, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
NB December 29, 2025