WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and

WHEREAS, the Sourcewell Cooperative Pricing System, hereinafter referred to as the “Lead Agency”, has offered a Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of goods and services; and

September, 12

WHEREAS, on September, 12, 2023 the Governing Body of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey duly considered participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), the Mayor, Township Administrator or Qualified Purchasing Agent, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency; and

WHEREAS, the Lead Agency shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Jackson hereby approves entry into the Sourcewell Cooperative Pricing System, consistent with the foregoing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution certified by the Township Clerk to be a true copy be forwarded to Sourcewell Cooperative Pricing System, and the Township Qualified Purchasing Agent, and shall take effect immediately upon passage.