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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Contract to SHI International Corp. for OpenGov Vertosoft Software for $69,590.99 Utilizing New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract #BC-BID-24-38
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WHEREAS, Princeton has a need to renew coverage for a software platform to allow for workflow automation for permitting and licensing; and
WHEREAS, this software is available on the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance #CK04 on contract BC-BID-24-38, Computer Equipment and Peripherals, which was awarded to SHI International Corp (“SHI”); and
WHEREAS, Princeton is a member of the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2b.(3) and Local Finance Notice 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 purchase contract that has been developed utilizing a competitive bidding or contracting process by another contracting unit within New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2026, SHI provided a quotation for the desired software in the amount of $69,590.99; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available in account 01-201-20-125-23F.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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, are hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with SHI International Corp for OpenGov Vertosoft Software for $69,590.99 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.