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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN CONTRACT CEILING OF $41,000.00 TO $53,500.00 TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT FOR GPS TRACKING DEVICES, ELECTRONIC MONITORING SOFTWARE, SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE DUE TO AN INCREASE IN THE LEVEL OF SERVICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S,A. 40:20-1
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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 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, the Department of Human Services (hereafter “Department”) is an umbrella social service agency concerned with planning and funding services for disadvantaged and homeless citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department is requesting a Resolution authorizing an increase contract ceiling of forty one thousand and 00/100 ($41,000.00) dollars to fifty three thousand five hundred and 00/100 ($53,500.00) dollars to pay for the purchase of essential equipment for GPS tracking services, electronic monitoring software, support, and maintenance due to an increase in level of services.
WHEREAS, the original award amount was forty one thousand and 00/100 ($41,000.00) dollars authorized by R-24-109 on February 13, 2024;
WHEREAS, the new contract ceiling is fifty three thousand and 00/100 ($53,000.00) dollars; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed for the November 12, 2024, meeting of Health and Human Services Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval;
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. G-01-41-810-024-213 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 2024 and/or subsequent years’ County budget(s), which is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution; 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
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes an increase contract ceiling of forty one thousand and 00/100 ($41,000.00) dollars to fifty three thousand five hundred and 00/100 ($53,500.00) dollars to pay for the purchase of essential equipment for GPS tracking services, electronic monitoring software, support, and maintenance due to an increase in level of services.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
JDP November 18, 2024