title
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE RFP REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR RFP-26-014 YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND AWARD CONTRACTS TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, JANUARY 1, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026, WITH FOUR (4) ONE (1)-YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW.
body
WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (the “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 (hereinafter 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) specifically authorizes the County to utilize competitive contracting to procure services related to the administration of social services programs, under which this program falls; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent unsealed responses to RFP 26-014 Youth Services Commission Comprehensive Plan for a term to begin January 1, 2026, and terminate on December 31, 2026, with four (4) one (1)-year options to renew; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, the County’s request for proposals is a fair and open process, specifically, the request for proposals for the projects under RFP-26-014 are publicly advertised, awarded under a process that provides for public solicitation of qualifications, established the basis of an award and disclosure process documented in writing prior to any solicitation, and is publicly opened and announced when awarded; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the law, a Review Committee convened to review the responses to RFP-26-014, and recommended contract awards to the following approved vendors for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and terminate on December 31, 2026, with four (4) one (1)-year options to renew, as set forth below; and
WHEREAS, the Committee recommends awarding the following contracts:
Strobles Outreach for Kingdom Kids for their Youth Success Lab Program in the amount
of 60,000
iMatter 2, LLC for their Early Intervention Program in the amount of $55,000
Center for Family Services, Inc. for their Community Based Mentoring Program in the
amount of $45,811
YWCA Northern New Jersey, Inc. for their Passaic Junior Jumpstart Program in the
amount of $48,875; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. G-01-41-810-026-213 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, 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 vendors are 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 April 15, 2026, 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”) is authorizing a contract awards to the following approved vendors listed below totaling $209,686 for a term commencing January 1, 2026 and terminating on December 31, 2026, with four (4) one-(1) year options to renew; and
Strobles Outreach for Kingdom Kids for their Youth Success Lab in the amount of $60,000
iMatter 2, LLC for their Early Intervention Program in the amount of $55,000
Center for Family Services, Inc. for their Community Based Mentoring Program in the amount of $45,811
YWCA Northern New Jersey, Inc. for their Passaic Junior Jumpstart Program in the amount of $48,875; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, the Clerk to the Board shall publish on the Public Notices page of the County’s website, a brief notice stating the nature, duration, service, and amount of the contracts to the approved vendors as stated herein and maintain a copy of the Resolution on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the Board; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, Director of the Board, and County Counsel are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
JDP April 28, 2026