Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/27/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 11.10 Renewal of Right to Know Complete Inventory and Updates Contract 8873R2
Strategic Plans:
Priority 1.1
1.1 Organize and align departments and resources to support district priorities, strategies, and initiatives.
Priority 1.5
1.5 Develop a capital strategy aligned with the Long-Range Facilities Plan and strategic plan to modernize all facilities, and plan for enrollment projections, academic programs, and community needs.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:18A-4.5 received proposals on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, after public advertisement for Right to Know Complete Inventory and Updates, proposals were issued to five (5) vendors with one (1) vendor responding, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act, N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq. the District is required to have a complete inventory of all hazardous materials stored and utilized; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the original contract at the March 27, 2018 Board Meeting for a three (3) year period from date of award and contained an option to renew for two (2) successive one (1) year periods. The term of the contract was for a period not to exceed five (5) years; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the first renewal option at January 28, 2021 Board Meeting for a one (1) year period of January 28, 2021 through January 27, 2022 with an option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period: and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education also approved a contract amendment at the January 28, 2021 Board Meeting increasing the contract value from $112,335.00 to $112,335.00 annually; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to exercise its second and final one (1) year renewal option; and

WHEREAS, the vendor has agreed to renew for the second and final one (1) year renewal option under the same terms and conditions; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for renewal of term contract was reviewed and approved by Carlos Edmundo, Director of Field Operations and Lisa Abdul, Management Specialist.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
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Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education hereby accepts and approves the renewal of term contract for Right to Know Complete Inventory and Updates for the second and final one (1) year renewal option commencing January 28, 2022 through January 27, 2023 as follows:

PARS Environmental, Inc. Robbinsville, NJ at a cost not to exceed $180,000.00

EXPLANATION: To provide a complete inventory of hazardous materials within the Newark Board of Education in accordance with N.J. Worker and Community Right to Know Act, N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq. All employers covered under the Act must complete surveys listing the names and quantities of hazardous materials and chemicals stored and utilized.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Ledah Arbubaker - Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Signed By:
Nicole Yarbough - Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
John Teabout - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Lisa Abdul - Management Specialist
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Hasani Council Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education hereby accepts and approves the renewal of term contract for Right to Know Complete Inventory and Updates for the second and final one (1) year renewal option commencing January 28, 2022 through January 27, 2023 as follows:

PARS Environmental, Inc. Robbinsville, NJ at a cost not to exceed $180,000.00

EXPLANATION: To provide a complete inventory of hazardous materials within the Newark Board of Education in accordance with N.J. Worker and Community Right to Know Act, N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq. All employers covered under the Act must complete surveys listing the names and quantities of hazardous materials and chemicals stored and utilized.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes