Title
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: To provide Hospital Surgical, and Related Medical Accessories
Entity Name(s)/Address(es):
1. Cen-Med Enterprises Inc; 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick,
New Jersey 08091
2. Edelwise Medical Supplies; 41 Middlesex Avenue, Iselin,
New Jersey 08830
3. Patriot Medical Supply LLC; 30 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights,
New Jersey 07922
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00
Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Health and Community Wellness/ NW011-120-1208-83240-B2026; NW057-G25-5H5KO-83240-B2026
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 additional vendors for Hospital Surgical, and Related Medical Accessories for the Department of Health and Community Wellness.
Advertisement Date: July 2, 2025
Bids Downloaded: Twenty-One (21)
Bids Submitted: Three (3)
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WHEREAS, on July 2, 2025, the City of Newark (the “City”) through its Qualified Purchasing Agent, QPA, advertised to solicit bids for Hospital Surgical and Related Medical Accessories 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 July 17, 2025, the Division of Central Purchasing received three (3) bid in response to this advertisement; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health and Community Wellness (“DHCW”) recommends that a multi-award be made to (1) Cen-Med Enterprises Inc; 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08091, (2) Edelwise Medical Supplies; 41 Middlesex Avenue, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and (3) Patriot Medical Supply LLC; 30 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922, being the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders; and
WHEREAS, the Qualified 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 made 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 designees, the Business Administrator and/or the Qualified Purchasing Agent, QPA, are hereby authorized to enter into and execute a contract with (1) Cen-Med Enterprises Inc; 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08091, (2) Edelwise Medical Supplies; 41 Middlesex Avenue, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and Patriot Medical Supply LLC; 30 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922 to provide additional vendors for Hospital Surgical, and Related Medical Accessories for the Department of Health and 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 to commence upon contract execution, 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: 2025 Budget/Health and Community Wellness/ NW011-120-1208-83240-B2026; NW057-G25-5H5KO-83240-B2026.
5. The Contract amount shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($150,000.00) for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing a fully executed contract.
6. The Qualified 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 and the Notice of the Office of the State Comptroller dated July 1, 2025.
STATEMENT
This Resolution authorizes the Mayor and/or his designees, the Business Administrator and/or the Qualified Purchasing Agent, QPA, to enter into and execute a contract with (1) Cen-Med Enterprises Inc; 121 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08091, (2) Edelwise Medical Supplies; 41 Middlesex Avenue, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and (3) Patriot Medical Supply LLC; 30 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922 to provide additional vendors for hospital surgical, and related medical accessories for the Department of Health and Community Wellness. The contract amount shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($150,000.00) for the twenty-four (24) consecutive-month period to commence upon the date the contract is fully executed.