215-18 Authorizing Purchase of Vehicles through ESCNJ Co-Op 2018.pdf

215-18 September 25, 2018 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISION OF NJ COOPERATIVE WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (Township) Department of Public Works must continue to add new service vehicles to its fleet to maintain an optimal number in service; and WHEREAS, as a local government unit and a member of the Educational Services Commission of NJ Cooperative (ESCNJ), can purchase such items, pursuant to the provision made in the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2), without public advertising for such goods or services, through contracts already secured by the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, County or Municipality thereof; and WHEREAS, the vendor Beyer Ford, located at 170 Ridgedale Ave., Morristown, N.J. 070960 can offer the following vehicles under contract ESC Co- Op #65 MCESCCPS - ESCNJ 17/18-21 (see Exhibit “A”): Quantity Type Cost (2) 2019 Ford Escape $25,358.38 each (2) 2018 Ford Explorer $29,052.58 each (1) 2019 Ford Transit Van $32,135.53 each NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of West Orange who hereby authorizes the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Township, to issue and execute a Purchase Order in the amount of $140,957.45 to Beyer Ford with funds certified available by the Chief Financial Officer. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C., Municipal Clerk Susan McCartney, Council President Adopted: September 25, 2018 I hereby certify funds available: Account # 01-2010-00-9402-150 $25,000.00 John O. Gross, Chief Financial Officer # 03-2544-18-0600-020 $83,821.92 #03-2544-18-0600-040 $32,135.53