title
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROPSYCHOLOGY SERVICES, P.C. FOR EXPERT WITNESS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
body
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, the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office (hereafter "PCPO") requires expert witness professional services in the field of forensic psychology and neuropsychology in connection with matters being handled by the Prosecutor's Office; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), a contract for professional services may be negotiated and awarded by the governing body without public advertising for bids and bidding therefor, and shall be awarded by resolution of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, the PCPO is recommending an award of contract to Forensic Psychology & Neuropsychology Services, P.C. of Florham Park, New Jersey, for expert professional services to be provided by Jonathan Mack, Psy.D., in an amount not to exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500.00); and
WHEREAS, Forensic Psychology & Neuropsychology Services, P.C. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.8, which certifies that it has not made any reportable contributions to any political or candidate committee representing the elected officials of the County in the one (1) year period preceding the award of this contract, and that it will not make any reportable contributions during the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Account No. 6-01-20-109-001-T02, 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 20, 2026, meeting of the Law and Public Safety Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), that the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes an award of contract to Forensic Psychology & Neuropsychology Services, P.C. for expert witness professional services, in an amount not to exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500.00), as recommended by the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.
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 contract to Forensic Psychology & Neuropsychology Services, P.C., and maintain a copy of the resolution on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.
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