Title
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: To provide Fire Equipment and Installation
Entity Name(s)/Address(s):
Super Laundry Equipment Corporation; 35 Pinelawn Road, Suite 120, Melville, New York 11747
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $369,435.20
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Fire Division: NW051-G25-F25CO-94550-B2025
Contract Period: Date of adoption of Resolution through the date of purchase.
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
This contract will provide Fire Equipment and Installation for the Department of Public Safety Fire Division
Advertisement Date: January 27, 2026
Bids Downloaded: Eighteen (18)
Bids Submitted: One (1)
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WHEREAS, on January 27, 2026 the City of Newark (“City”) through its Purchasing Agent, QPA, advertised soliciting bids for Fire Equipment and Installation for the Department of Public Safety Fire Division as described in the attached bid proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Central Purchasing published the bid package on the City’s electronic procurement portal to provide a broader access and download capability to potential bidders; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025 the Division of Central Purchasing received one (1) bid in response to this advertisement; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety Fire Division recommends that an award be made to Super Laundry Equipment Corporation; 35 Pineland Road, Suite 120, Melville, New York 11747, said vendor’s bid being the sole bid received on the advertised due date and determined to be responsive and responsible; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent, QPA, concurs with that recommendation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24, the recommended bidder has 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. meet the requirements of a 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 Super Laundry Equipment Corporation; 35 Pinelawn Road, Suite 120, Melville, New York 11747, for the purchase of Fire Equipment and Installation for the Department of Public Safety Fire Division for an amount not exceed Three Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Twenty Cents ($369,435.20). The authorization granted by this Resolution shall expire upon the full performance of the contract.
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 2026 and subsequent years are contingent upon appropriations, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(d).
4. Attached hereto is a Partial Certification of the Finance Director indicating that funds in the amount of $302,893.00 for the purposes stated in this Resolution are available in the Temporary Budget Account Code Line: NW051-G25-F25CO-94550-B2025. Immediately upon the adoption of the 2026 Budget a written certification of available funds shall be prepared for the remaining balance and filed with this Resolution. The contract beyond the temporary budget period shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of funds.
5. The Purchasing Agent, QPA, shall file a copy of the resolution and the duly executed copy of the contract/purchase order in the Office of the City Clerk.
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 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 purchase Fire Equipment and Installation for Department of Public Safety - Fire Division from Super Laundry Equipment Corporation; 35 Pinelawn Road, Suite 120, Melville, New York 11747 for an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Twenty Cents ($369,435.20). The authorization is for a one-time purchase.