Resolution #050275

Award of Purchase Order for Four (4) Backstops for Mountain Park

Our Legacy to Bernards Township

Awarded to - AABAR, Inc., 25 Kearney Street, East Orange, NJ 07071-1205

State Contract #A59053 - $31,366.00

WHEREAS, The Township of Bernards Department of Engineering Services wishes to purchase Four (4) Backstops for Mountain Park from the NJ State Contract #A59053.

QTY / DESCRIPTION / TOTAL AMOUNT
4 / Model #AB-30P LA STEELCRAFT - Perpendicular Style Arch Backstops (LA SteelCraft); 15’x30’x15’; Galvanized Pipe, Heavy Duty Galvanized Knuckle-to-Knuckle Fabric; Arches 2-7/8” OD; Vertical Ribs 2-3/8” OD; Horizontal Braces 1-1/16” OD; Weight 1750 LBS @ $7,841.50 ea.
/ $ 31,366.00

WHEREAS, it is the combined recommendation of the Director of Engineering Services, Administrator and Purchasing Agent to award this purchase to AABAR, Inc., 25 Kearney Street, East Orange, NJ 07017-1205 in the amount of $31,366.00; and

WHEREAS, the treasurer has certified that funds are available in the 2004 Budget for the same, and the line item appropriation or ordinance to be charged is # 1696, account C-04-55-696-A02.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey that the purchasing agent is authorized to issue a purchase order to: AABAR, Inc., 25 Kearney Street, East Orange, NJ 07071-1205.

TREASURER’S CERTIFICATION
I, John M. Bolcato, CPA, Treasurer of the Township of Bernards, hereby certify that adequate funds are available for the above referenced purchase in the amount of $ 31,366.00. Monies are available in Capital Ordinance #1696, account C-04-55-696-A02.
Date: 6/24/05 /
John M. Bolcato, CPA, Treasurer

Dated Voted and Approved: 7/26/05

Explanative Statement:
The four baseball backstops are part of the design of the baseball complex.
Peter A. Messina, P.E., P.P.
Township Engineer/Planner
Date: June 23, 2005
PURCHASING CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that I have prepared this resolution and reviewed it for accuracy.
Date: June 23, 2005 Francis J. Decibus QPA, Purchasing Agent