Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/19/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 13.14 Rejection of Tile Restoration Services Contract 9802
Strategic Plans:
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 Analysis, ESCNJ Rates, and State Letter
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, bids were electronically received on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 after public advertisement for Tile Restoration Services, request for bids were issued to thirty-one (31) vendors with one (1) vendor responding; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to reject the sole bid received in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22(a), as the sole bid received substantially exceeds our cost estimates; and

WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative operates the State approved Cooperative Pricing System 65MCESCCPS for the provision of various goods and services to its members including tile restoration services; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education shall utilize the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative in addition to other cost saving State approved Cooperative Pricing Systems or State Contracts for the provision of tile restoration services; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for rejection of the sole bid received and utilization of a state-authorized cooperative to capitalize on cost savings was reviewed and approved by Carlos Edmundo, Acting Director of Facilities Management and Operations and Krystle Whitlock, Assistant School Business Administrator.
Funding : N/A
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education hereby accepts and approves the rejection of the sole bid received for Tile Restoration Services and accepts and approves utilization of a State Contract or State approved Cooperative Pricing System for the provision of tile restoration services.

EXPLANATION: To provide tile restoration services at the most advantageous price in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Ledah Arbubaker - Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Signed By:
Nicole Yarbough - Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Carlos Edmundo - Acting Executive Director
Signed By:
Krystle Whitlock - Assistant Business Administrator
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Daniel Gonzalez 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 rejection of the sole bid received for Tile Restoration Services and accepts and approves utilization of a State Contract or State approved Cooperative Pricing System for the provision of tile restoration services.

EXPLANATION: To provide tile restoration services at the most advantageous price in accordance with state and federal regulations.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Abstain
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes