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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GREEN VALLEY GROUP, INC., FOR THE GARRET MOUNTAIN RESERVATION BASKETBALL COURT REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF PATERSON AND BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “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 (hereafter “Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, et seq., 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, shall be awarded only by resolution of the Board to the lowest responsible bidder after public advertising for bids and bidding thereof; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2026, the Purchasing Agent issued Bid No. C-26-011, Garret Mountain Reservation Basketball Court Replacement Project (hereafter “C-26-011”) seeking sealed proposals from qualified bidders for the removal of the existing basketball court and the construction of a new full regulation-size basketball court with an asphalt surface and color coat system in the City of Paterson and Borough of Woodland Park; and
WHEREAS, five (5) bids were received on July 21, 2026, one (1) of which deemed non-responsive, and Green Valley Group, Inc., submitted the lowest responsible bid, which includes the base bid and alternate, in the amount of five hundred fifty-three thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($553,190.00); and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer is recommending an award of contract to Green Valley Group, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of five hundred fifty-three thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($553,190.00); and
WHEREAS, the construction costs for the Project are being funded through the Green Acres Urban Parks Grant; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in 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, this matter was discussed via email on September 3, 2026 by the Public Works 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, et seq., that the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes an award of contract to Green Valley Group, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder under C-26-011, in an amount not to exceed five hundred fifty-three thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($553,190.00), as recommended by the County Engineer; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and the Director of the Board are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
ZMQ September 8, 2026