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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ARJO, INC., TO PROVIDE ANNUAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4. ET.SEQ.
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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”) is vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, Preakness Healthcare Center (hereafter “Preakness”) is a New Jersey Department of Health licensed, 406-bed skilled nursing facility that is owned and operated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, et.seq. for 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 established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3, shall be awarded by resolution of the Board to the lowest responsible bidder after public advertising for bids and bidding thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Puchasing Agent issed SB-24-060 Arjo Equipment Annual Maintenance and Service Contract for Preakness Healthcare Center (hereafter SB-24-060), in compliance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, et.seq. that solicited competitive pricing from qualified vendors for the goods and services sought therein; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidder to SB-24-060 was Arjo, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, the Executive Director is recommended that the Board authorize a contract with Arjo, Inc. to provide annual maintenance services for equipment at Preaknsss, pursuant to the terms and conditions of Arjo, Inc’s response to SB-24-060, for a one (1) year term, in an annual amount not to exceed fifty five thousand and 00/100 ($55,000.00) dollars for the period beginning November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, with a one (1) year option to renew; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. 4-01-27-172-001-219 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);
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-60-1, et seq., vendor 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 October 1, 2024, 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, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes an award of contract to Arjo, Inc. to provide annual maintenance services for equipment at Preakness, pursuant to the terms and conditions of Arjo, Inc’s response to SB-24-060, for a one (1) year term, in an annual amount not to exceed fifty five thousand and 00/100 ($55,000.00) dollars for the period beginning November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, with a (1) year option to renew; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
JDP October 8, 2024