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RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE FIRST ONE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH TOP REPAIRS INC. DBA PANTHER FOR THE PROVISION OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE OF DIETARY FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ. AND SB-25-014
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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-25-014, Preakness Healthcare Center Preventative Maintenance and Service of Dietary Food Service Equipment (“SB-25-014”), and after responses to SB-25-014 were unsealed on November 22, 2024, it was determined that Top Repair Inc. dba Panther was the lowest responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2025, the Board adopted Resolution No. R-25-51, authorizing the award of a contract to Top Repair Inc. dba Panther to provide maintenance and repair services of dietary food service equipment for Preakness for a one (1) year contract term, beginning on March 1, 2025 and expiring on February 28, 2026, with the County retaining one (1) one-year option to be exercised at the discretion of the Board; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director of Preakness is recommending that the Board exercise the one-year option to renew the above-described contract with Top Repair Inc. dba Panther for a term beginning on March 1, 2026 and expiring on February 28, 2027, and for a total amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) during such term; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60.1, et seq., Top Repair Inc. dba Panther 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 Top Repair Inc. dba Panther 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. 6-01-27-172-001-213, 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 discussed at the January 21, 2026, 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 one-year option to renew the contract with Top Repair Inc. dba Panther under SB-25-014, Preakness Healthcare Center Preventative Maintenance and Service of Dietary Food Service Equipment, for a one-year term beginning on March 1, 2026 and expiring on February 28, 2027, and for a total amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) 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 January 27, 2026