Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/27/2025 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Purchasing  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
13.30 Award of Lead In Paint Stabilization at Ann Street School Contract 10016  
Strategic Plans:
Priority 1.2
1.2 Adopt a sustainable fiscal strategy and operating budget that is aligned with the strategic plan and drives district priorities.
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:
Award Analysis  
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
WHEREAS, bids were received electronically on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, after public advertisement for Lead In Paint Stabilization at Ann Street School, 30 Ann Street, Newark, NJ 07105. Request for bids were issued to nineteen (19) vendors with four (4) vendors responding, see award analysis; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4, the District shall award only by resolution of the Board of Education to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after public advertisement for bids; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A-2(y), the bid submitted by Peace of Mind Construction Group, LLC is rejected, as this vendor failed to submit the requisite bid guarantee; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education wishes to award a contract to Apex Development, Inc. 358 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104; and

WHEREAS, the award amount is the total lump sum base bid in the amount of two hundred forty-seven thousand dollars ($247,000.00); and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of contract has been reviewed and approved by Carlos Edmundo, Acting Executive Director of Facilities Management and Operations and Krystle Whitlock, Assistant School Business Administrator
 
Funding :
Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-000-262-420-352-ENV-000
 
Recommendation to the Board
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education hereby accepts and approves the award of contract for Lead In Paint Stabilization at Ann Street School in the amount of $247,000.00.

EXPLANATION: To provide lead in paint stabilization at Ann Street School.
 
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 - Director Support Services
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 award of contract for Lead In Paint Stabilization at Ann Street School in the amount of $247,000.00.

EXPLANATION: To provide lead in paint stabilization at Ann Street School.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Helena Vinhas     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Abstain
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes