113-26 Resolution for New Playground Equip. Through ESCNJ - Colgate Park.pdf

113-26 March 24, 2026 Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of Playground Equipment/Flooring and installation through the Education Services Commission of NJ (ESCNJ) Cooperative Contracts # ESCNJ 24/25-01 and 24/25-03 Co-op # 65MCESCCPS WHEREAS, a Green Acres Grant budget for the Township of West Orange includes funds for new Playground equipment at Colgate Park to replace existing equipment and surfacing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provision made in the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11- 5(2) the Township as a Local Government Unit, may without public advertising for goods or services enter into contracts already secured by the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, County or Municipality; and WHEREAS, the Township as a member of the Educational Services Commission of NJ (ESCNJ) cooperative can utilize the cooperative contracts with the following Company see quotes annexed hereto for cost detail: Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc P.O. Box 844 Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 NJ State Approved Co-op No. 65MCESCCPS Bid Number ESCNJ 24/25-01 and 24/25-03 Total Equipment/Flooring with Installations – NOT TO EXCEED $684,711.70 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the West Orange Township Council that the Contract for New Playground Equipment and installation for Colgate Park be awarded to the above- mentioned company. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Township issue and execute Purchase Order for the amount awarded with funds certified available by the Chief Financial Officer. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C., Municipal Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: March 24, 2026 I certify funds are available in Account No.: 01-2040-41-7700-226 Green Acres Grant-Colgate Park $684,711.70 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer