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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND UTILIZATION OF TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION OF WEATHERIZATION AND HOME ENERGY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, 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, the County, through its Department of Senior Services, Division of Weatherization and Home Energy (hereafter “Department”), administers various programs to reduce energy costs for low-income residents in the County by improving energy efficiency; and
WHEREAS, due to the uncertainty of federal funding, the Home Energy Assistance Program experienced a reduction in staffing and, to maintain effective services to clients, four (4) temporary staff are requested to work in both Home Energy office locations for an anticipated duration of 9 months; and
WHEREAS, within the temp services contract, the Administrative Assistant II title is proposed for each of the four-temp staff, each of whom would undergo background checks before starting employment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, et.seq., the County may, without advertising for bids or having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising thereof, purchase any goods or services under any contract(s) for such goods or services entered into by the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department is requesting to utilize available Home Energy grant funds for this request, with the intention to request an increase in appropriations when 2026 Home Energy grant funds are received; and
WHEREAS, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. submitted competitive pricing for the purchase of temporary staffing services under State Contract No. 23-GNSV1-35293; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Division of Weatherization and Home Energy received a quote from 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. to provide temporary staffing services to the Division in the amount of ten thousand and 00/100 ($10,000.00) dollars, which is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. G-01-41-704-025-213 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 years’ County budget(s); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., vendor executed the Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Certification, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution, certifying the vendor is not involved in prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus, and the County confirmed vendor is not identified on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list created by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the January 21, 2026, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.SA. 40A:11-12, et.seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the purchase of temporary staffing services from 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., for the Department of Senior Services, Division of Weatherization and Home Energy, in the amount not to exceed $10,000.00, as set forth above; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Purchasing Agent, Director of Senior Services, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
JDP January 27, 2026