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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: Hematology Controls
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc.,121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901 and 2) Munro Surgical Supply, Inc., 4 Rumson Court, Pennington, New Jersey 08534
Contract Amount: $70,000.00
Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness
Contract Period: to be established for a period not to exceed two years
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Entity Name/Address:
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Additional Information:
Bids solicited: Eleven (11)
Bids received: Two (2)
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WHEREAS, on November 8, 2014, the City of Newark through its Purchasing Director advertised to solicit bids for contractor(s) to provide, Hematology Controls, to the Department Health and Community Wellness, as per the bid proposal attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Central Purchasing distributed eleven (11) bid proposal packages to prospective vendors following the date of advertisement; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2014, two (2) bids were received in response to this advertisement; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health and Community Wellness recommends that a dual award be made to (1) Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc., and (2) Munro Surgical Supply, Inc., the only responsive responsible bidders; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Director concurs with the recommendation of a dual award being made to Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc., and Munro Surgical Supply, Inc., the only responsive responsible bidders; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A;11-24, the bidders consented to holding prices bid for consideration, until such time as an award is made, as the law permits; 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., 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 designee, the Purchasing Director, are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with (1) Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc., 121 Jersey Ave., New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901 to receive line items # 1-17, 19, 21-31, 33 & 34 for year one and year two and #20 for year two, (various brands and sizes) and (2) Munro Surgical Supply, Inc., 4 Rumson Court, Pennington, New Jersey 08534, to receive line items # 18 for year one and year two and #20 for year one, (various brands and sizes); to provide Hematology Controls, to the City, whose bids were received on the advertised due date and determined to be the only responsive, responsible bidders in accordance with the bid specifications. The term of the contract will be established for a two (2) year term, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-3 (b).
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. Funds for 2015 and subsequent years are contingent upon appropriations; pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(d) (2).
4. This is an open-ended contract to be used as needed during the term of contract. Thus, for any and all expenditures against this contract, a certification of the availability of sufficient funds, as required by N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)(2), shall be executed before a contractual liability is incurred each time an order is placed, covering the amount of the order. This contract shall not exceed $70,000.00 for two (2) years.
5. A duly executed copy of the contract shall be forthwith filed in the Office of the City Clerk by the Purchasing Director.
6. 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 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 contract is awarded to Cen-Med Enterprises, Inc., and Munro Surgical Supply, Inc., to provide Hematology Controls, to the City of Newark, at a cost not to exceed $70,000.00 for two (2) years, for two (2) vendors.