WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 authorizes contracting units, including the Township of Jackson, to make purchases and contract for services through the use of nationally recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreements that have been developed utilizing a competitive bidding process by another contracting unit within the State of New Jersey or within any other state; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has determined that the use of cooperative purchasing agreements may result in significant cost savings and is desirous of joining and participating in a national cooperative called the Omnia Partners formerly known as US Communities National Cooperative; and
WHEREAS, Omnia Partners 840 Crescent Centre Drive, Franklin, TN 37067 is a private cooperative, complying with New Jersey Local Finance Notice 2012-10 by ensuring lead agency procurements are offered to the New Jersey region in accord with the mandates as described within the Local Finance Notice; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson desires to become a member of Omnia Partners for the purposes of purchasing goods and or services through a procurement process that is more efficient and provides a cost savings to the Town;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Jackson, being the governing body thereof, that the Township of Jackson be and hereby is authorized to join and become a member of the Omnia Partners National Cooperative 840 Crescent Centre Drive, Franklin, TN 37067; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute any agreement and the Clerk is authorized to attest to the signature of the Mayor on any agreement signed in connection with joining and participating in Omnia Partners National Cooperative; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township of Jackson Qualified Purchasing Agent shall be responsible for ensuring that all goods and/or services procured through Omnia Partners comply with all laws of the State of New Jersey 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.