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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF MAITENANCE FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIVU DISPLAY WALL,
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, 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, the Passaic County Office of Emergency Management (hereafter “OEM”) has requested the purchase of a Maintenance Plan from Activu Corporation for its Activu Display Board for the period of December 21, 2023 to December 20, 2024; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 17:12-1A.5 permits Federal Supply Schedule Contracts for use by a public entity as an alternative method for procuring goods and services; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 17:12-1A.5 requires that the public entity follow the procurement procedures as set forth by the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs (hereinafter “DCA”); and
WHEREAS, DCA has issued Local Finance Notice 2009-20, which sets forth the way in which training for homeland security, law enforcement and public safety, may be purchased by a local government when using a Homeland Security Grant as the funding source; and
WHEREAS, Local Finance Notice 2009-20 permits a local unit to buy from a General Services Administration (hereinafter “GSA”) or other federal contractor in situations where, as here, the equipment is not available to purchase through state contract or other in-state procurement options; and
WHEREAS, OEM intends to purchase the Activu Display Board maintenance with funds from its FY-22 UASI Homeland Security Grant under contract number, GSA #GS-35F-0632N; and
WHERAS, the total cost for the purchase of the Activu Display Board Maintenance Plan shall not exceed six thousand two hundred dollars ($6,200.00); and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. G-01-41-846-022-223, 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 to and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter has been reviewed by the Law and Public Safety Committee and is being recommended to the Board of for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 17:12-1A.5 and Local Finance Notice 2009-20 the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes a purchase from Activu Corporation in an amount not to exceed six thousand two hundred dollars ($6,200.00) for an Activu Display Board Maintenance plan for the period of December 21, 2023 to December 21, 2024.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, Purchasing Agent, Chief Financial Officer and Director of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic are authorized to execute an agreement and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
LSP January 23, 2024