Township Council Agenda — Packet

78-25 February 11, 2025 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, the 2023 Capital Budget for the Township of West Orange includes funds for new Playground equipment at Lafayette 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 quote 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 $246,124.88 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the West Orange Township Council that the Contract for New Playground Equipment and installation for Lafayette Park be awarded to the abovementioned 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 Joe Krakoviak, Council President Adopted: February 11, 2025 I certify funds are available in Account No. 03-2829-23-0400-020 2023 Capital Budget $246,124.88 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer