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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Contract to UniFirst Corporation for Uniform Purchases for an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000 utilizing Sourcewell National Cooperative Purchasing Contract 011124-UFC
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WHEREAS, the Department of Infrastructure and Operations has the need for a qualified vendor to provide and service uniforms and similar items for use by Princeton personnel; and
WHEREAS, these goods are available on Sourcewell National Cooperative ("Sourcewell") Contract 011124-UFC; and
WHEREAS, the Sourcewell contract expires on March 25, 2028, and was awarded to UniFirst Corporation ("UniFirst"); 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, 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 Sourcewell contract and determined that it meets New Jersey's "fair and open" standards; and
WHEREAS, Princeton has obtained statutorily required forms and confirmed that UniFirst complies with New Jersey purchasing 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 was published on June 27, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Financial Officer has certified that Princeton has appropriated sufficient funds for these goods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The Mayor and Council, or their designee, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an a...
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