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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Contract to SHI for the Annual Barracuda Backup Server and Web Security Gateway Appliances Subscription for $73,132.80 utilizing the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract #CK04 24-38
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WHEREAS, Princeton wishes to renew the annual subscription for its Barracuda Backup Server and Web Security Gateway Appliances, and purchase cloud storage; and
WHEREAS, the desired goods are available through the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NJCPA) on contract #CK04 24-38; and
WHEREAS, the NJCPA contract expires June 5, 2026, and was awarded to SHI; and
WHEREAS, Princeton is a member of the NJCPA; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2b.(3) (as amended by P.L. 2011, c. 139) and LFN 2012-10, a New Jersey Municipality may purchase goods and services without public bidding under the Local Public Contracts Law through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing contract that has been developed utilizing a competitive bidding or contracting process by another contracting unit within New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, SHI provided a proposal for the desired goods in the amount of $73,132.80; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Financial Officer has certified that Princeton has appropriated sufficient funds for these subscriptions in account 01-201-20-125-23A.
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 SHI for the annual Barracuda Backup Server renewal, Web Security Gateway Appliances Subscription renewal, and cloud storage for $73,132.80 without public bidding as permitted by law.
2. A copy of this Resolution and the contract will be kept on file in the Office of the Clerk.