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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ARMOR EXPRESS VORTEX IIIA BODY ARMOR VESTS FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (the “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 (the “Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office (“PCSO”) has requested the purchase of various goods and services for use in furtherance of its objectives; and
WHEREAS, said goods and services are also being procured through a Cooperative and State Contract as permitted by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed on April 29, 2025, at the Law and Public Safety Committee Meeting and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of approving said purchases in accordance with the terms of the applicable contracts and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue the appropriate Purchase Orders; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., the vendor has 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 they are not identified on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list created by the Office of Foreign Assets Control; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the accounts set forth below 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 2025 and/or subsequent years’ County budget(s), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, et. seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the purchases of the following goods or services in accordance with the terms of the applicable state or cooperative agreement:
Description: Armor Express Vortex IIIA Body Armor Vests with Armor Express ARA Shock Plates and Armor Express Revolution Inner Carrier
Using Agency: PCSO
Purchase Price: $26,006.29 (R5-10234) $18,351.90 (R5-10236)
Vendor: Atlantic Uniform Company
Authority: New Jersey State Contract
Contract No.: 17-FLEET-00763
Account(s): G-01-41-875-024-223, 5-01-22-130-002-223
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent, Sheriff's Office, Clerk to the Board, and County Counsel hereby are authorized and directed to take such further actions and sign such documents as are necessary to effectuate the purpose of this resolution, including but not limited to the issuance of appropriate Purchase Orders.
PCR May 13, 2025