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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND ACCEPTANCE, FINAL PAYMENT, AND PROJECT CLOSE OUT TO CARAVELLA DEMOLITION, INC. FOR THE 11 MARSHALL STREET REDEVELOPMENT PHASE I IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PER BID C-24-006, PURSUANT TO PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 40A:11-16.3(B) ET SEQ.
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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:11-16.3(b), et seq. the Board can authorize release of final payment upon acceptance of the work performed pursuant to the contract provided that the contract has been completed; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024, the Purchasing Agent issued 11 Marshall Street Redevelopment - Phase 1, C-24-006 (hereafter “C-24-006”) seeking sealed proposals from qualified bidders for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2024, the Board approved Resolution No. R-24-518, authorizing an award of contract to Caravella Demolition, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder to the project under C-24-006, in an amount of three million three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($3,375,000.00); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, et seq. the Board can authorize, permit, or accept change orders for work performed, services rendered, materials, supplies, or equipment delivered or provided pursuant to the conditions as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Roads is advising that the Project is complete and is requesting that the Board approve Change Order No. 1 for the Project’s close out, final acceptance, release of retainage, and final payment to Caravella Demolition, Inc. in the amount of fifty-eight thousand three hundred fifty-eight dollars and eighty-five cents ($58,358.85); and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the February 11, 2026 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.S.A. 40A:11-16.3(b) et seq., by the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes and approves project close out, final acceptance, release of retainage, and final payment to Caravella Demolition, Inc., in the amount of fifty-eight thousand three hundred fifty-eight dollars and eighty-five cents ($58,358.85) with a final contract amount of two million nine hundred seventeen thousand nine hundred forty two dollars and seventy two cents ($2,917,942.72), and the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make payment to said company on the next bill.
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
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ZMQ February 24, 2026