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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Awarding and Confirming an Emergency Contract Under New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 Resulting from an Emergent Condition and Awarded to Hutchins HVAC Incorporated
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WHEREAS, an emergency has arisen with respect to an emergent condition requiring immediate installation of portable heat pumps and related equipment at Westminster Campus; and
WHEREAS, the Buildings and Grounds Foreman has certified the emergency existed and remedial action is required and the need for such could not have been foreseen; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer and Qualified Purchasing Agent have certified the need to enter into an emergency contract to install the required equipment; and
WHEREAS, Princeton may, in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 et seq.), negotiate or award a contract without public advertising for bids therefore, notwithstanding that the contract price will exceed the bid threshold, when such emergency affects the public health, safety or welfare; and
WHEREAS, Hutchins HVAC Incorporated is able to respond to the emergency and provide repair and construction as needed to the Westminster Campus for a total contract price of $68,940.00; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available under Capital Account 04-215-24-034-900-200.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, the contract award for emergency services is hereby approved and confirmed per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 et seq. to Hutchins HVAC Incorporated, in the amount of $68,940.00.