WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison publicly advertised for bids for the purchase of a sidewalk sweeper in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the lowest bid was submitted by Tennant Company in the amount of $21,919.36; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough Council award the contract to Tennant Company in the amount of $21,919.36; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has attested that funds will be available in an amount not to exceed $21,919.36 for this purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The contract for a sidewalk sweeper is hereby awarded to Tennant Company based upon its bid in the amount of $21,919.36.

2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough to enter into the contract with Tennant Company in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney.

September 13, 1999

GARY E. RUCKELSHAUS, Mayor

Attest:

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Marilyn Schaefer, Borough Clerk