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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of an Agreement for Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services with the Center for Modern Aging Princeton for an Amount Not to Exceed $194,850.00
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WHEREAS, Princeton wishes to provide various services to senior citizens at the Suzanne Patterson Building, 101 Poor Farm Rd and various outreach locations; and
WHEREAS, said services are specialized and qualitative in nature, requiring expertise, extensive training, and proven reputation in the field of endeavor pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 (7) and it is not practicable to obtain additional proposals; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Modern Aging Princeton has proposed to provide said services for an amount not to exceed $194,850.00, to be paid in quarterly installments of $48,712.50, which may include but are not limited to:
Information and referral services, linkage to a wide array of services;
Counseling, consultation and support services;
Emergency preparedness services;
Recreational and social activities;
Volunteer visiting and support to the home bound;
Volunteer opportunities;
Education and enrichment programs;
Health promotion and screenings;
Crosstown Transportation Service assistance;
Management of Suzanne Patterson Building rentals;
Collaboration with other Municipal Departments and community organizations serving older adults;
Other services as may become necessary; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii) of the Local Public Contracts Law, Princeton may award a contract for extraordinary unspecifiable services without public advertising for bids; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator, or their designee, has certified that this award meets the statutes and regulations governing the award of Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services contracts; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Financial Officer has certified that Princeton has appropriated sufficient funds for these services in account 01-201-27-331-299; and
WHEREAS, the term of this contract shall be for twelve months, from January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2026, with the option of two one-year extensions.
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, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an extraordinary unspecifiable services agreement with Princeton Senior Resource Center/Center for Modern Aging Princeton for Various Services for Senior Citizens for and amount not to exceed $194,850.00 without competitive bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii).
2. The Term of this contract shall be for twelve months, from January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2026, with the option for two one-year extensions. Services provided from January 1, 2026, until the date of this resolution are hereby ratified.
3. A copy of this Resolution and contract will be kept on file in the Office of the Clerk.