170-25 Resolution To Increase Bid Threshold 2025.pdf

170-25 July 22, 2025 RESOLUTION TO INCREASE PUBLIC BIDDING THRESHOLD WHEREAS, the public bidding threshold for Municipal Contracting Units is adjusted every five years by the State Governor in conjunction with the Department of Treasury; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange “Township” desires to take advantage of the increased bid threshold to expeditiously purchase goods and services which ultimately saves the Township time and money; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Laws N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3, as authorized by the New Jersey State Treasurer, effective July 1, 2025 the Township can increase its Public Bidding threshold from $44,000.00 to $53,000.00 if the Township has a Qualified Purchasing Agent; and WHEREAS, through resolution, Panayiota Reynolds is designated a Qualified Purchasing Agent with certificate Q-2257 as issued by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 and is authorized to award up to the bid threshold. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, in the State of New Jersey hereby increases its public bidding threshold to $53,000.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Joe Krakoviak, Council President Township Clerk Adopted : July 22, 2025