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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton for Behavioral Health and Community Services for $56,169.08
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WHEREAS, the Municipality of Princeton has a need to retain behavioral health and community services; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the value of the contract will exceed $44,000; and
WHEREAS, Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton provided a proposal for these services for an amount not to exceed $56,169.08; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law, the Municipality of Princeton may award a contract for professional services without public advertising for bids; and
WHEREAS, this contract is not being awarded as a “fair and open” contract as defined in N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Financial Officer has certified that the Municipality of Princeton has appropriated sufficient funds for these services in account 01-201-27-345-273; and
WHEREAS, the term of this contract shall be for twelve months, from January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and 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 Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton for Behavioral Health and Community Services for $56,169.08 without competitive bidding as a Professional Service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i).
2. The Term of this contract shall be for twelve months, from January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2026.
3. A copy of this Resolution and contract will be kept on file in the Office of the Clerk.
4. Notice of this action shall be published in the official newspaper as required by law.