Title
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: Maintenance and Repair of Fire Turnout Gear (Fire Protection Equipment)
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 911 Safety Equipment, LLC, 329 E. Main Street, Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00
Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Fire Department
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years 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:
Bids solicited: Twelve (12)
Bids received: Four (4)
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WHEREAS, on March 13, 2013, the City of Newark through its Purchasing Director advertised to solicit bids for Maintenance and Repair of Fire Turnout Gear (Fire Protection Equipment), which the contractor will provide to the City of Newark, for the Department of Fire's usage as described in the attached bid proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Central Purchasing solicited twelve (12) prospective vendor (s) from its established bid list following the date of advertisement; and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2013, four (4) bids were received in response to this advertisement; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Fire, reviewed the bids; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Director concludes from review and evaluation that an award be made to 911 Safety Equipment, LLC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24, the vendor agreed to hold their prices beyond 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. 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 contract with 911 Safety Equipment, LLC, 329 E. Main Street, Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401, to provide to the City of Newark, Maintenance and Repair of Fire Turnout Gear (Fire Protection Equipment), whose bid was received on the above advertised due date and determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with 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.
2. There shall be no amendment or change of this contract without the approval of the Municipal Council.
3. There shall be no advance payment on this contract in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-16. Funds for 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 the 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 incurred each time an order is placed covering the amount of the service. This contract shall not exceed $200,000.00 for a two (2) year period.
5. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 27:25-17, any and all debts, expenses or obligations incurred by the City Department shall be payable only from funds available to the City of Newark, and no liability or obligation shall be incurred by the City Department beyond the extent to which monies are available.
6. The Purchasing Director shall forthwith file a duly executed copy of this 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 May 7, 2008.
STATEMENT
This contract is awarded to 911 Safety Equipment, LLC, to provide Maintenance and Repair of Fire Turnout Gear (Fire Protection Equipment), to the City of Newark, at a cost not to exceed $200,000.00 for a period of two (2) years.