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RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION R-24-1129, DATED DECEMBER 10, 2024, TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO NEW BRIDGE SERVICES UNDER RFP-22-006 COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025.
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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 for the County of Passaic (hereafter the “Board”) are vested with decision-making powers on behalf 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, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 authorizes the County to utilize competitive contracting in lieu of public bidding for procurement of specialized goods and services, the price of which exceeds the bid threshold; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(b)(2) specifically authorizes the County to utilize competitive contracting to procure services related to the operation, management or administration of social service programs, under which this program falls; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3, the Board approved Resolution R-2018-1074, dated December 27, 2018, authorizing the Department to initiate the RFP process to procure services related to mental health; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2022, the Purchasing Agent unsealed responses to County Mental Health Board Funding 2022 Application, RFP-22-006 (hereafter “RFP-22-006”); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the law, a Review Committee was convened to review the responses to RFP-22-006, and in a memorandum dated February 24, 2022, recommended an award of contract to approved vendors, as contained in Resolution R-22-0279, dated April 12, 2022, with up to three (3) one-year options to renew, to provide mental health services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R-22-1222, dated December 27, 2022, the Board authorized the exercise of the first one-year option to renew for calendar year 2023; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R-23-1139, dated December 12, 2023, the Board authorized the exercise of the second one-year option to renew for calendar year 2024; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R-24-1129, dated December 10, 2024, the Board authorized the exercise of the third one-year option to renew for calendar year 2025, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, to the following approved vendors totaling $673,300.00:
Center for Family Services, Inc.-Mental Health Outpatient Services: $ 45,000.00
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey-Wellness Respite Program: $ 30,000.00
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey-Mental Health
Outpatient Program: $ 91,800.00
Jewish Family Services and Children’s Center of Clifton-Passaic – Mental
Case Management: $ 65,000.00
Mental Health Association in Passaic County – Mental Health Outpatient
Services, Mental Health Support and Education Services for IC Hope,
Mental Health Support and Education Services for Mental Health First Aid: $117,500.00
Mental Health Center of Passaic – Mental Health Outpatient Services,
Children’s Partial Care and Children’s Outreach Services: $189,000.00
New Bridge Services – Mental Health Outpatient Services: $ 75,000.00
Wafa House – Mental Health Case Management Services: $ 60,000.00
WHEREAS, under RFP-22-006, and by Resolution R-24-1129, dated December 10, 2024, Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey was awarded $30,000, Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey was awarded $36,800 for Outpatient Services and $55,000 for Case Management Services, and New Bridge Services was awarded $75,000 for County Mental Health Board Funding; and
WHEREAS, as of the 2nd quarter, New Bridge Services has reached their proposed level of services (LOS), which indicates the strong demand for the services they provide and based on increased levels of service, this amendment will increase the award to the following agency by a total of $35,000:
New Bridge Services: $35,000 increase, new contract ceiling is $110,000
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. 5-01-27-162-002-213 or in in any 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, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., vendors 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
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the September 2, 2025, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) hereby authorizes the amendment of R-24-1129, dated December 10, 2024, to allocate additional funds to New Bridge Services for Mental Health Services under RFP-22-006 for calendar year 2025 in the total amount of $35,000; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and the Director of the Department of Human Services are hereby authorized to take the necessary actions to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
JDP September 9, 2025