24-21 Resolution for Competitive Contracting of Fleet Maintenance and Repair 2021 (1.26.21).pdf

24-21 January 26, 2021 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESS FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES This resolution will allow the Township to prepare a request for proposal in which the Competitive contracting methodology will be used according to State Statute. The proposal will be prepared with the ranking of criteria so an award can be made based on multiple factors. WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (Township) is seeking a provider to maintain and repair its vehicle and truck fleet; and WHEREAS, the cost of these services will exceed the Township bid threshold; and WHEREAS, under the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 competitive contracting may be used by local contracting units in lieu of the standard public bidding process for procurement of specialized goods and services where the price exceeds the bid threshold; and WHEREAS, the Township meets the criteria of Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40a:11-4.1.3 that allows the use of a methodology to rank and evaluate proposals received to not only secure the best price but the best service to suit the Townships needs. NOW HEREBY BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Township of West Orange, that Competitive Contract Process shall be initiated for the purpose of receiving proposals for the Maintenance and Repair of the Township Vehicle and Truck Fleet implemented by the Purchasing Agent and a select committee pursuant to the local public contracts law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Cindy Matute-Brown, Council President Municipal Clerk Introduced: January 26, 2021