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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ON-LINE CONTRACTING, INC., FOR ON-CALL DRAINAGE REPAIRS AT 920 RIFLE CAMP ROAD IN WOODLAND PARK, PER BID C-24-001, 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 “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 October 23, 2023, the Purchasing Agent issued C-24-001, On Call Drainage Projects, (hereafter “C-24-001”) seeking sealed proposals from qualified bidders for on-call drainage projects, to be used on an as-needed basis; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2023, bids were unsealed for C-24-001 by the Purchasing Agent with eight (8) responses from qualified bidders received; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023, the Board passed Resolution No. R-23-1170 qualifying a pool of construction companies and establishing unit prices for the On-Call Drainage Projects for a two-year period beginning on January 1, 2024, expiring on December 31, 2025, as recommended by the County Engineer, to be hired on an as-needed basis, which included On-Line Contracting; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer is recommending an award of contract to On-line Contracting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed sixty-four thousand, eighty-six dollars ($64,086.00) for On-Call Drainage Repairs to replace the entire length of a 12” CMP from Type A inlet in front of the driveway to Type B downslope with 18” RCP CL IV near 920 Rifle Camp Road in Woodland Park because the pipe and is discharging runoff through the slope behind the curb and the water is ending up within private property; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. C-04-55-175-001-901 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 2024 and/or subsequent years’ County budget (s), which is attached to and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed on January 10, 2024, by the Public Works Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes an award of contract to On-Line Contracting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed sixty-four thousand, eighty-six dollars ($64,086.00) for On-Call Drainage Repairs to replace the entire length of a 12” CMP from Type A inlet in front of the driveway to Type B downslope with 18” RCP CL IV near 920 Rifle Camp Road in Woodland Park because the pipe and is discharging runoff through the slope behind the curb and the water is ending up within private property, as recommended by the County Engineer.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners are authorized to execute an agreement and take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
PCR January 23, 2024