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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF PASSAIC COUNTY, INC. DBA PASSAIC COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM/EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR PASSAIC COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, PURSUANT TO RFP-26-032 AND N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (“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 (“Board”) are vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services (“Department”) is an umbrella social service agency concerned with planning and funding services for 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)(2) specifically authorizes the County to utilize competitive contracting to procure services related to the operation, management or 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. R20170370, dated May 9, 2017, authorizing competitive contracting for Workforce Development Board programs; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2026, the Purchasing Agent issued RFP-26-032, Work First New Jersey (“WFNJ”) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Employment and Training (“SNAP E&T”) Case Management Services for the Passaic County Workforce Development Board (“RFP-26-032”), responses to which were unsealed on September 9, 2026; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the law, a Review Committee was convened to review the responses to RFP-26-032, and in a memorandum attached to and made part of this Resolution, recommended an award of contract to Private Industry Council of Passaic County, Inc. dba Passaic County Workforce Development Center to provide WFNJ and SNAP E&T Case Management Services for an amount not to exceed one million thirteen thousand seven hundred and eighty-three dollars ($1.013,783.00) during a term from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, with the County retaining three (3) one-year options to renew, contingent on availability of funds and satisfactory performance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., Private Industry Council of Passaic County, Inc. dba Passaic County Workforce Development Center 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 that Private Industry Council of Passaic County, Inc. dba Passaic County Workforce Development Center 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 Nos. G-01-41-725-026-PE1, G-01-41-726-026-PE1, and 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), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the September 30, 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:11-4.1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic ratifies and authorizes a contract award to Private Industry Council of Passaic County, Inc. dba Passaic County Workforce Development Center to provide WFNJ and SNAP E&T Case Management Services pursuant to RFP-26-032 for an amount not to exceed one million thirteen thousand seven hundred and eighty-three dollars ($1.013,783.00) during a term from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, with the County retaining three (3) one-year options to renew, contingent on availability of funds and satisfactory performance, all in accordance with the terms of RFP-26-032 and the provider’s response thereto.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, the Clerk to the Board shall publish on the Public Notices page of the County’s website, a brief notice stating the nature, duration, service, and amount of the contract to Private Industry Council of Passaic County, Inc. dba Passaic County Workforce Development Center, and maintain a copy of this Resolution on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the Board; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Board, Director of the Department, and County Counsel are authorized to take any actions necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
NB October 13, 2026