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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Contract to IPS Group, Inc. for Parking Meter Charges for an Amount Not to Exceed $160,000.00 utilizing Omnia Partners National Cooperative Purchasing Contract CW18653
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WHEREAS, Princeton wishes to renew a contract with IPS Group, Inc. for parking meter charges; and
WHEREAS, IPS Group, Inc. was awarded a contract for Parking Management Solutions by Omnia Partners National Cooperative ("Omnia") Contract CW18653 which expires July 11, 2026; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 b. (3), Princeton may make purchases through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement that has been developed utilizing a competitive bidding process within the State of New Jersey, or within any other state; and
WHEREAS, IPS Group, Inc. provided current rates for the necessary equipment; and
WHEREAS, Princeton has documented the required due diligence to determine that the use of the cooperative purchasing agreement shall result in cost savings after all factors, including charges for service, material, and delivery, have been considered; and
WHEREAS, Princeton has reviewed the Omnia contract and determined that it meets New Jersey's "fair and open" standards; and
WHEREAS, Princeton has obtained statutory required forms and confirmed that IPS Group, Inc. complies with New Jersey requirements; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with guidance from the State of New Jersey, an advertisement notifying the public of the intent to award a contract will be published; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Financial Officer has certified that Princeton has appropriated sufficient funds for these goods in account 05-201-02-007-299.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The Mayor and Council, or their designee, are hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with IPS Group, ...
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