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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AWARDS TO VARIOUS ENTITIES FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ. AND RFP-26-007
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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 Department of Human Services (“Department”) is an umbrella social service agency concerned with planning and funding services for the County’s disadvantaged and homeless citizens; 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(b) specifically authorizes the County to utilize competitive contracting to procure services related to the administration of social service programs, under which this program falls; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3, the Board approved Resolution No. R20181074 dated December 27, 2018, authorizing competitive contracting for social services for mental health; and
WHEREAS, on November 26, 2025, the Purchasing Agent issued RFP-26-007, Mental Health Board Funding Grant Administered by The County Department of Human Services (“RFP-26-007”); and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, the Purchasing Agent unsealed responses to RFP-26-007, and in accordance with the law, a Review Committee was convened to review and score the responses; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the memorandum attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, the Review Committee is recommending contract awards under RFP-26-007 for mental health treatment services, mental health case management services, and mental health support and education services, as follows:
• Mental Health Treatment Services:
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PROVIDER |
SERVICE |
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED |
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Center for Family Services, Inc. |
Outpatient mental health services for lower Passaic County |
$77,216.00 |
|
Jewish Family Service & Children’s Center of Clifton-Passaic, Inc. |
Outpatient mental health services for lower Passaic County |
$77,200.00 |
|
Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey, Inc. |
Outpatient mental health services |
$53,354.00 |
|
New Bridge Services, Inc. |
Outpatient mental health services for upper Passaic County |
$110,600.00 |
|
The Mental Health Association in Passaic County, Inc. |
Outpatient mental health services |
$75,000.00 |
• Mental Health Case Management Services:
|
ORGANIZATIONSERVICEAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED |
|
|
|
Jewish Family Service & Children’s Center of Clifton-Passaic, Inc. |
Supportive housing case management |
$42,500.00 |
|
Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey, Inc. |
Mental health case management |
$75,627.00 |
|
Wafa House, Inc. |
Mental health case management |
$51,873.00 |
• Mental Health Support and Education Services:
|
ORGANIZATIONSERVICEAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED |
|
|
|
The Mental Health Association in Passaic County, Inc. |
IC Hope program |
$30,000.00 |
|
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Inc. |
Wellness Center - Passaic County |
$30,000.00 |
WHEREAS, in accordance with RFP-26-007, each of the above-described contract awards shall be for a one-year term beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026, with the total amount across all such contracts not to exceed six hundred twenty-three thousand three hundred seventy dollars ($623,370.00) during such term, and with the County retaining four (4) one-year renewal options for each contract, contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, these contracts are being awarded under a fair and open procurement process, which requires that a contract be: publicly advertised in sufficient time to give notice in advance of the contract; awarded under a process that provides for public solicitation of proposals or qualifications; awarded and disclosed under criteria established in writing by the public entity prior to the solicitation of proposals or qualifications; and publicly opened and announced when awarded; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., each of the contracted providers listed above executed the Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Certification, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, certifying that they are not involved in prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus, and the County confirmed that said providers are 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. 6-01-27-162-002-213 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 presented to the Health and Human Services Committee, 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 contract awards under RFP-26-007 for mental health treatment services, mental health case management services, and mental health support and education services, as follows:
• Mental Health Treatment Services:
|
PROVIDERSERVICEAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED |
|
|
|
Center for Family Services, Inc. |
Outpatient mental health services for lower Passaic County |
$77,216.00 |
|
Jewish Family Service & Children’s Center of Clifton-Passaic, Inc. |
Outpatient mental health services for lower Passaic County |
$77,200.00 |
|
Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey, Inc. |
Outpatient mental health services |
$53,354.00 |
|
New Bridge Services, Inc. |
Outpatient mental health services for upper Passaic County |
$110,600.00 |
|
The Mental Health Association in Passaic County, Inc. |
Outpatient mental health services |
$75,000.00 |
• Mental Health Case Management Services:
|
ORGANIZATIONSERVICEAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED |
|
|
|
Jewish Family Service & Children’s Center of Clifton-Passaic, Inc. |
Supportive housing case management |
$42,500.00 |
|
Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey, Inc. |
Mental health case management |
$75,627.00 |
|
Wafa House, Inc. |
Mental health case management |
$51,873.00 |
• Mental Health Support and Education Services:
|
ORGANIZATIONSERVICEAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED |
|
|
|
The Mental Health Association in Passaic County, Inc. |
IC Hope program |
$30,000.00 |
|
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Inc. |
Wellness Center - Passaic County |
$30,000.00 |
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with RFP-26-007, each of the above-described contract awards shall be for a one-year term beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026, with the total amount across all such contracts not to exceed six hundred twenty-three thousand three hundred seventy dollars ($623,370.00) during such term, and with the County retaining four (4) one-year renewal options for each contract, contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board shall print, in the official newspaper, a brief notice stating the nature, duration, service, and amount of the contracts awarded by this Resolution, and maintain a copy of this Resolution on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Purchasing Agent, Director of the Department, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
NB December 29, 2025