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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO RELIABLE NYC, LLC, FOR THE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE SCHUYLER-COLFAX HOUSE PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID C-24-018, N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (the “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 (hereinafter the “Board”) are vested with decision making powers on behalf 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 [40A:11-3], 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 August 9, 2024, the Purchasing Agent issued Restoration & Rehabilitation of the Schuyler-Colfax House, C-24-018 (hereafter “C-24-018”) seeking sealed proposals from qualified bidders to rehabilitate and restore the Schuyler-Colfax House in the Township of Wayne; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2024, the Board passed R-24-0836, authorizing an award of contract to Reliable NYC, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder under C-24-018, in an amount not to exceed four million seventy-seven thousand dollars ($4,077,000.00); 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 Director of the Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs is recommending that Change Order No. 1 be authorized for a net addition to the contract under C-24-018 in the amount of thirty thousand eighty-three dollars and eighty-one cents ($30,083.81) due to additions of unforeseen items needed to complete the project, with a new total award amount, as a result of the increase, in the amount of four million one hundred seven thousand eighty-three dollars and eighty-one cents ($4,107,083.81); and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. C-04-55-188-002-908, 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 2025 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 November 25, 2025 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.A.C. 5:30-11.3, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorize Change Order No. 1 for the contract with Reliable NYC, LLC, under C-24-018, for a net addition in the amount of thirty thousand eighty-three dollars and eighty-one cents ($30,083.81), with a new total award amount, as a result of the increase, in the amount of four million one hundred seven thousand eighty-three dollars and eighty-one cents ($4,107,083.81).
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of the Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs is authorized and directed to comply with all of the general requirements for change orders as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, et seq.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Director of the Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs, and Director of Board of County Commissioners are authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution and to execute any supporting documents required for grant reimbursement.
KJB December 9, 2025