2.

The Borough Administrator, or his designee, is hereby authorized to take all

actions necessary to effectuate the intent and purpose of this resolution.

3.

A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Borough of Raritan, ,

the Chief Financial Officer, and the Superintendent of Public Works.

5.

This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

Whereas, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative

Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for the administration

of such systems; and

Whereas, the County of Bergen, hereinafter referred to as the “Lead Agency,” has

offered voluntary participation in the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance,

Cooperative Pricing System #CK04, for the purchase of goods and services; and

Whereas, on October 5, 2026, the Governing Body of the Borough of Somerville,

County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, duly considered participation in the

Cooperative Pricing System for the provision and performance of goods and services;

and

Whereas, the Borough of Somerville desires to participate in the New Jersey

Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Pricing System #CK04 administered by

the County of Bergen, subject to the terms and conditions of the Cooperative Pricing

Agreement and applicable law; and

Whereas, participation in the Cooperative Pricing System will permit the Borough of

Somerville to obtain goods and services through cooperative purchasing arrangements

in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law and

other applicable laws and regulations;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of

Somerville, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The Borough of Somerville is hereby authorized to enter into and participate in

the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Pricing

System #CK04, administered by the County of Bergen as Lead Agency.

2. The Mayor, Borough Administrator, Qualified Purchasing Agent, Borough Clerk,

and/or such other appropriate municipal officials are hereby authorized to

execute any and all agreements, applications, certifications, and other