Title
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: To provide Lead Care II: Blood Test Kits and Lead Analyzer
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc., 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $110,000.00
Funding Source: Department of Health Community Wellness (Grant/Childhood Lead) NW051-G25-5H5U0-83240-B2025
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A
Additional Information:
This contract will provide Lead Care II: Blood Test Kits and Lead Analyzer for the Department of Health Community Wellness. It was initially advertised on October 9, 2025. It was re-advertised on October 16, 2025.
Advertisement Date: October 9, 2025
Re-Advertised Date: October 16, 2025
Bids Downloaded: Eleven (11)
Bids Submitted: One (1)
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WHEREAS, on October 9, 2025 and October 16, 2025, the City of Newark through its Purchasing Agent, QPA, advertised to solicit bids for Lead Care II: Blood Test Kits and Lead Analyzer for the Department of Health and Community Wellness, as described in the attached bid proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Central Purchasing published the bid package on the City of Newark’s electronic procurement portal to provide a broader access and download capability to potential bidders; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2025 the Division of Central Purchasing received One (1) bid in response to this advertisement; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health Community Wellness (“Department”) recommends that an award be made Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc., 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, for being sole responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, QPA, concurs with the Department’s recommendation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24, the recommended bidder consented to holding its prices beyond sixty (60) days; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq., solicitations through public bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and 52:34-12.1 meets the requirements of the Fair and Open Process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Mayor and/or his designees, the Business Administrator and/or the Purchasing Agent, QPA, are hereby authorized to enter into and execute a contract with Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc., 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 to provide Lead Care II: Blood Test Kits and Lead Analyzer for the Department of Health Community Wellness, which bidder’s bid was received on the advertised due date and determined to be responsive and responsible in accordance with the bid specifications. The term of the contract shall be for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15.
2. There shall be no amendment or change of this contract without the approval of the Municipal Council by resolution.
3. There shall be no advance payment on this contract in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16.
4. This is an open-ended contract to be used as needed during its term. For any and all expenditures against this contract, a certification of availability of sufficient funds shall be executed before a contractual liability is incurred each time an order is placed from Account Code Line: Department Health and Community Wellness (Grant/Childhood Lead) NW051-G25-5H5U0-83240-B2025.
5. The contract amount shall not exceed One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($110,000.00) for the twenty-four (24) consecutive month-period commencing on the date upon which the contract is fully executed.
6. The Purchasing Agent, QPA, shall file a copy of the resolution and the duly executed copy of the contract in the Office of the City Clerk.
7. If required by State Law, the City Clerk shall provide the appropriate notice of the 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.
STATEMENT
This resolution authorizes the Mayor and/or his designees, the Business Administrator and/or the Purchasing Agent, QPA, to enter into and execute a contract with Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc., 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 to provide Lead Care II: Blood Test Kits and Lead Analyzer for the Department of Health Community Wellness. The contract amount shall not exceed One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($110,000.00) for the twenty-four (24) consecutive-month period to commence upon the date the contract is fully executed.