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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO VANORE ELECTRIC, INC., FOR THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR AT 930 RIVERVIEW DRIVE IN THE BOROUGH OF TOTOWA, PER BID C-24-013, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, 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, 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, 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 June 25, 2024 the Purchasing Agent issued C-24-013, Emergency Generator at 930 Riverview Drive, (hereafter “C-24-013”) seeking sealed proposals from qualified bidders to construct and install an emergency generator at the County’s offices located at 930 Riverview Drive in the Borough of Totowa; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2024, the Board passed Resolution No. R-24-708 authorizing an award of contract to Vanore Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder under C-24-013, in an amount not to exceed two hundred forty-five thousand six hundred dollars ($245,600.00); 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 Passaic County Engineer is recommending that Change Order No. 1 be authorized for a net addition to the contract under C-24-013 in the amount of nine thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($9,750.00) due to a supplemental item needed for the off-site storage of the generator and an extension of contract time of four hundred ninety-four (494) calendar days, with a new total contract amount of two hundred fifty-five thousand three hundred fifty dollars ($255,350.00); and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. C-04-55-194-011-901, 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 2026 and/or subsequent years' County budget(s); and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the October 14, 2026 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., that the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes Change Order No. 1 to Vanore Electric, Inc., for the Emergency Generator at 930 Riverview Drive in the Borough of Totowa, in the amount of nine thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($9,750.00) and to extend the contract time by four hundred ninety-four (494) calendar days, with a new total contract amount of two hundred fifty-five thousand three hundred fifty dollars ($255,350.00).
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Engineer 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 to the Board, County Counsel, and the Director of the Board are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
KJB October 27, 2026