The intent of this notice is to comply with publishing requirement of N.J.S.A. 5:30-11.9 (c) 6.
Whereas, on November 8, 2022, the County of Union did enter into an Agreement with Challenger Fence, Inc., 53 Kentucky Avenue, Paterson NJ 07503, through the public bidding process (BA#32-2022/Resolution Number 2022-963) for the purpose of providing Fencing Systems Services for twenty-four (24) consecutive months upon full execution of the contract, with the provision for one (1) twenty-four (24) month optional extension, in an amount not to exceed $210,000.
Whereas, by way of Resolution 2025-90, adopted on January 23, 2025, the County of Union exercised its only option to extend the contract for twenty-four months in an amount not to exceed $351,410.
Whereas, by way of Resolution 2026-340, adopted on May 28, 2026, it was determined necessary to amend the Agreement with Challenger Fence, Inc., 53 Kentucky Avenue, Paterson NJ 07503 to increase the original contract amount by $80,000.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $431,410.
This increase represents an amount in excess of 20% of the original bid award limit pursuant to the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law NJSA 40A:11-1. This increase was deemed necessary during the current twenty-four-month term of this Agreement for guardrail replacement at Lenape Park were not included in the original Request for Proposals as it was unforeseeable for the County to need such additional services. There is an additional need to replace guide rails throughout Lenape Park to address safety issues and concerns. It is in the best interest of the County to include these additional services to the services originally contracted for in order to maintain effective direction and order in the overall project.
James E. Pellettiere, RMC
Clerk of the Board of Union County Commissioners