Resolution #3600 — Amendment to Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Contract with Kuehne Chemical Company
Resolution #3600 — Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Supply and Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Contract with Kuehne Chemical Company to Include Change Order #1
Cumberland County Utilities Authority
| Attendee Name | Yes (Aye) | No (Nay) | Abstain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Dellaquila | ✓ | ||
| Brent Hankins | ✓ | ||
| William Whelan | ✓ | ||
| Todd Buirch | ✓ | ||
| Kenny Smith-Bey | ✓ | ||
| Angelia Edwards | |||
| Donald Blew | ✓ | ||
| Mirella Piccioni | ✓ | ||
| John Daddario | ✓ |
Resolution #3600
Offered By SMITH-BEY
Seconded By WHELAN
Dated August 20, 2026
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #3525, the Cumberland County Utilities Authority entered into a Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite Solution in the amounts of $114,500 for 2026 and $114,500 for 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has consumed additional quantities of Sodium Hypochlorite Solution, and as a result, it has been determined that the Authority will exceed the original contract amount; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director has determined that the additional costs incurred are within the scope of the contract and recommends approval of an increase to the contract, in the amount of $90,000.00; and
WHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Cumberland County Utilities Authority that the Chairperson and Secretary of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached change order #1 to the contract of Kuehne Chemical Company for the Supply and Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite to the Cumberland County Utilities Authority increasing the amount to “not to exceed” $204,500.00.
Passed and adopted at the regular meeting of the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, held at the Authority’s Administration Building, 333 Water Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. prevailing time.
DATED: AUGUST 20, 2026
Certification of Availability of Funds for Contract
I, Dominic Buirch, Executive Director and Certifying Finance Officer of the Cumberland County Utilities Authority, do hereby certify pursuant to the rules of the Local Finance Board that there are available adequate funds for the proposed agreement between the Cumberland County Utilities Authority and Kuehne Chemical Co., Inc. for Sodium Hypochlorite Solution. Money necessary to fund said contract has been projected in the amount of $204,500.00 per 1-year contract. Money necessary to fund said contract has been provided for and shall be charged to the following Line-Item Appropriation or Account No. 01-520-7105. These funds will not be certified as being for more than one (1) pending contract.
Dominic Buirch, Executive Director