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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO JOHN O’ HARA COMPANY FOR THE LAMBERT CASTLE LANDSCAPE RESTORATION PHASE I: PROJECT PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PER BID C-23-020, 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 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 “Board”) is 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 November 3, 2023, the Purchasing Agent issued Re-Bid Lambert Castle Landscape Restoration Phase I Project Pedestrian Connection, C-23-020 (hereafter “C-23-020”) seeking sealed proposals from qualified bidders to perform landscape restoration at Lambert Castle in the City of Paterson; and
WHEREAS, On June 25, 2024, the Board passed Resolution No R-24-588, authorizing an award of contract to John O’Hara Company, the lowest responsible bidder under C-23-020, in an amount not to exceed two million eight hundred seventy-nine thousand four hundred twenty-two dollars ($2,879,422.00); 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, on March 25, 2025, the Board passed Resolution No. R-25-0285, authorizing Change Order No. 2 for a net addition to the contract for the project under C-23-020 in the increased amount of twenty thousand seven hundred thirty-three dollars ($20,773.00), with a new award amount, as a result of the increase, in the amount of two million nine hundred thousand one hundred ninety-five dollars ($2,900,195.00)
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2025, the Board passed Resolution No. R-25-0498, authorizing Change Order No. 3 for a net addition to the contract for the project under C-23-020 in the increased amount of fifty-five thousand eighty-five dollars ($55,085.00), with a new award amount, as a result of the increase, in the amount of two million nine hundred fifty-five thousand two hundred eighty dollars ($2,955,280.00)
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs is recommending that Change Order No. 4 be authorized for a net addition to the contract for the project under C-23-020 in the increased amount of one hundred eighty-seven thousand four hundred fourteen dollars ($187,414.00) to complete emergency repairs related to the water and waste lines, and for installation of new fencing to secure affected areas, with a new award amount, as a result of the increase, in the amount of three million one hundred forty-two thousand six hundred ninety-four dollars ($3,142,694.00); and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. C-04-55-176-001-901, C-04-55-188-002-907, 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), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the January 28, 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. the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes Change Order No. 4 for the contract with John O’ Hara Company under C-23-020, in the increased amount of one hundred eighty-seven thousand four hundred fourteen dollars ($187,414.00), with a new award amount, as a result of the increase, in the amount of three million one hundred forty-two thousand six hundred ninety-four dollars ($3,142,694.00), as recommended by the Director of Cultural & Historic Affairs.
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.
KJB February 10, 2026