AUTHORIZING FY’2025 RYAN
WHITE MINORITY AIDS INITIATIVE (MAI) GRANT PARTIAL AWARD ALLOCATIONS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDERS AND A PROVIDER AWARDED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESS
MARCH 1, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026
($79,266.00)
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services through its Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has notified the County of Hudson of its FY 2025 HIV Emergency Relief Funds partial award under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-87) for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, in the amount of SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY SIX DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($79,266.00) for distribution to various medical and social service agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services recommends that said MAI funds be awarded to the following agencies in the amounts listed below, consistent with the Ryan White Part ‘A’ guidelines and priorities set by the HIV/AIDS Planning Council as follows:
1. CarePoint Health Systems Inc, Medical Case Management $ 12,392.00
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et. seq. permits the awarding of a contract for professional services without public advertising for bids and requires that resolution and terms be available for public inspection and are on file with the Clerk of this Board; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid funding of agencies disclosed in categories one (1) and two (2) are not subject to “Pay to Play” regulations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, as they are being awarded as professional services to not-forprofit agencies providing medical and social services; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2025, the Hudson County Division of Purchasing issued a competitive request for proposals (RFP) through advertisement in the Jersey Journal and Star Ledger for Ryan White FY’2025 Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Grant for service category: Outreach Services; and WHEREAS, the County received one (1) proposal in response to this Request for Proposals which was publicly opened and read on February 7, 2025 and this proposal met all requirements and was deemed responsive; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2025, a RFP review panel comprised of members with knowledge and background of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program requirements convened and recommended a contract award to Hudson Pride Center for service category Outreach Services; and
WHEREAS, the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services has recommended that funds be awarded to the following social services agency in category three (3), consistent with the priorities set by the HIV/AIDS Planning Council:
3. Hudson Pride Center Outreach $ 28,213.00
WHEREAS, the social service agency in category three (3) is not subject to “Pay to Play” regulations as it was secured through a fair and open competitive contracting process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration has certified that the funds are available for this purpose in Account No. 02-213-40-862-25-0000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson, that:
1. The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.
2. The Board hereby authorizes the County Executive, Craig Guy, County Administrator, Abraham Antun, or Deputy County Administrator, David B. Drumeler, or their lawfully appointed designee to execute any and all documents and take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this resolution.
3. A Notice of this action shall be published by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
I, CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson in the State of New Jersey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY the attached resolution to be a true copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting of said Board held on February 27, 2025.
($89.00)