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MOTION TO APPROVE BY: CALOGERO MOTION SECONDED BY: BRESSI YES: CALOGERO, MARTIN, UPDEGRAVE, BRESSI, NIXON

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson, as a contracting unit may, without advertising for bids, purchase any materials, supplies, services or equipment under any contract or contracts entered into by the NJ Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury, for such materials, supplies, services or equipment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and

WHEREAS, it is desirable for the Township to utilize these state contracts as needed and when it is in the best interest of the Township to do so; and

WHEREAS, purchases made utilizing state contracts meet the requirements of using a fair and open process and the attached estimated contract amounts may exceed $17,500.00 within CY 2016; and

WHEREAS, the attached “Schedule A” (also on file in the Township Clerk’s Office) listing represents state contract vendors who were utilized in the past and may possibly be used in the current year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey does hereby authorize the use of the listed state contract vendors when done so in the best interest of the Township by way of executing a valid Jackson Township Purchase Order in accordance with proper Purchasing procedures and practices.

A copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Municipal Administrator, Chief Financial Officer and Purchasing Department.