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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing an Agreement with Landscape Forms for Trash Receptacles for an Amount Not to Exceed $162,521.60
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WHEREAS, the Municipality of Princeton has a need to procure trash receptacles; and
WHEREAS, these goods are available on Omnia National Cooperative (“Omnia”) Contract #07-100; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 b. (3), the Municipality of 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, Landscape Forms provided a proposal for the desired goods in the amount of $162,521.60; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer 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, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has reviewed the Omnia contract and determined that it meets New Jersey’s “fair and open” standards; and
WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has obtained statutory required forms and confirmed that Landscape Forms 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 was posted online on April 20, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Financial Officer has certified that the Municipality of Princeton has appropriated sufficient funds for these goods in account 02-213-44-911-301.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Council of the Municipality 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 agreement with Landscape Forms for Trash Receptacles for an amount not to exceed $162,521.60 without public bidding as permitted by law.
2. A copy of this Resolution, Pay-to-Play Forms, Documented Due Diligence, and the contract will be kept on file in the Office of the Clerk.