WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the Local Public Contract Law P.L. 2011, C.139 (the “Law” or “Chapter 139” and N.J.S.A.52:34-6.2 the regulations promulgated there under in Local Finance Notice LFN 2012-10, the following purchase without competitive bids from vendor with a National Cooperative Contract is hereby approved for municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has the need to procure certain 18 passenger bus transportation in accord with the Local Publics Contract Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. Seq., and
WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has previously acted in accord with New Jersey public procurement statutes and regulations as promulgated by formally joining a recognized and compliant national cooperative, being the Sourcewell National Cooperative through on December 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS the regulations as set forth within Local Finance Notice LFN 2012-10 have been fully complied with; and
WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has complied with the public notification provisions of public advertisement and has received no protests in accord with law and regulation; and
WHEREAS the Township is desirous of purchasing equipment for its public custodial duties through #063020-BBB for Robert H. Hoover & Sons Inc., 140 Gold Mine Rd., Flanders, N.J. including accessories and warranty for $139,697.00 per bus, or a total Price for two buses of $279,394.00; and
WHEREAS the Chief Financial Officer certifies the funding is available in the amount of $279,394.00 from:
Account number: C-04-55-847-000-129 (Capital) $49,000 C-04-55-848-000-629 (Capital) $230,394
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows: