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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE APPROPRIATION TO THE VENDORS LISTED HEREIN FOR PICK UP & DISPOSAL OF ALL SOLID WASTE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION, PER SB-23-025, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “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 Passaic Board of County Commissioners (hereafter “Board”) is vested with decision making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, et seq., for 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 established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3, shall be awarded by resolution of the Board to the lowest responsible bidder after public advertising for bids and bidding thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent issued SB-23-025, Pick Up & Disposal of All Solid Waste, located at Passaic County Buildings & Institutions and Delivered to a Licensed Disposal Site (hereafter “SB-23-025”), in compliance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, et seq., that solicited competitive pricing from qualified vendors for pickup and disposal of solid waste; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidders to SB-23-025 were Interstate Waste Services of New Jersey Inc. and Gaeta Recycling Co. Inc.; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, the Board passed Resolution No. R-23-0172, authorizing an award of contract to Gaeta Recycling Co., Inc., and Interstate Waste Services of New Jersey, Inc., for collection and disposal of solid waste for Passaic County facilities for a three (3) year term, commencing March 1, 2023 and expiring February 28, 2026 to be spent under the contract awarded through SB-23-025; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10, the County is permitted to increase the award amount under contracts competitively bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, where such contracts are deemed open-end contracts, as is the case here; and
WHEREAS, due to an increased need in services required under SB-23-025, the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking authorization for an additional appropriation to Gaeta Recycling Co., Inc. for the contracts under SB-23-025, in an amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) which is being recommended for approval; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. 5-01-31-225-001-U05 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 December 10, 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. 5:30-11.10, that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the increase in appropriation for the contracts with Gaeta Recycling Co., Inc., for collection and disposal of solid waste for Passaic County facilities under SB-23-025 in an amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00).
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board are authorized to execute the contracts and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
ZMQ December 29, 2025