Title
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Use of State Term Contract T-0099 Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/Crossover
Purpose: To purchase five (5) 2019 or newer Ford Fiesta Sedan S for the Department of Public Safety.
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Chas S Winner d/b/a Winner Ford, 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034
Contract Amount: $68,680.00
Funding Source: Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) Vehicle Usage Fee Trust 026-46155/Purchase Order NW026-0000003281
Contract Period: Upon approval by Municipal Council through August 8, 2019, inclusive of any extensions by the state.
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A
Additional Information:
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(21), this is a one-time purchase.
The Purchase Order is the contract.
These vehicles will be assigned to the Crime Prevention Unit.
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WHEREAS, the City of Newark, through its Purchasing Agent, QPA, wishes to utilize State Contract T-0099 Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/Crossover to purchase five (5) 2019 or newer Ford Fiesta Sedan S for the Department of Public Safety from an authorized vendor under the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods/services by local contracting units are authorized by Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), N.J.S.A. 52:25-16.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:34-1.7, all Cooperative Purchasing Program participants are responsible for ensuring that the Purchase Order issued reflects the correct contract item pricing and that payment is processed accordingly. Only the items/services specified in the applicable State Contract(s) may be purchased from the contract vendor(s) of record. Cooperative Purchasing participants assume full responsibility for all purchase transactions issued through State Contracts, including Purchase Orders, delivery compliance, and payments; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to utilize State Contract T-0099 Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/Crossover awarded to Hertrich Fleet Services, under Contract # 86921, to purchase five (5) 2019 or newer Ford Fiesta Sedan S upon approval of this resolution by the Municipal Council through August 8, 2019 inclusive of extensions by the State; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent recommends the utilization of State Contract T-0099 Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/Crossover be awarded to Chas S Winner d/b/a Winner Ford to purchase five (5) 2019 or newer Ford Fiesta Sedan S according to specifications required by the City of Newark, Department of Public Safety; and
WHEREAS, usage of this contract will provide five (5) 2019 or newer Ford Fiesta Sedan S at a cost not to exceed Sixty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Dollars and Zero Cents ($68,680.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29, the Purchasing Agent, QPA, is authorized to utilize State Contract T-0099 Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/Crossover, which includes Contract # 86921, awarded to Chas S Winner d/b/a Winner Ford 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034, for the purchase of five (5) 2019 or newer Ford Fiesta Sedan S for the Department of Public Safety for the period commencing upon approval of this resolution by the Municipal Council through August 8, 2019 inclusive of extensions by the State.
2. All purchases, Purchase Orders and other related documentation shall be in accordance with the relevant State Contract, State of New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions, Method of Operation and Third Party Agreement, if applicable, as contained in the State contract documentations and agreements.
3. There shall be no amendments of this resolution without the approval of the Municipal Council.
4. There shall be no advance payment on this State Contract in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16.
5. Funds for the purchase of these vehicles are encumbered on Purchase Order NW026-0000003281 from Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) Vehicle Usage Fee Trust 026-46155. This contract shall not exceed Sixty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Dollars and Zero Cents ($68,680.00).
6. This contract complies with Local Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, as a State contract award and constitutes a fair and open procedure.
7. The Division of Central Purchasing shall file a duly executed copy of the contract, attached hereto, in the Office of the City Clerk, if applicable.
8. If required by State Law, the City Clerk shall provide the appropriate Notice of Award of this contract to the State Comptroller no later than twenty (20) business days following such award, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:15C-10 and the Notice of the Office of the State Comptroller dated May 7, 2008.
STATEMENT
This resolution authorizes the Mayor and/or his designee, the Purchasing Agent, QPA, to utilize State Contract T-0099 Vehicles, Automobiles, Sedans/Crossover awarded to Chas S Winner d/b/a Winner Ford, 250 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 to purchase five (5) 2019 or newer Ford Fiesta Sedan S for the Department of Public Safety, under Contract # 86921, for the period commencing upon adoption of this resolution by the Municipal Council through August 8, 2019 inclusive of extensions by the State, at a cost not to exceed Sixty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Dollars and Zero Cents ($68,680.00).