Contract Award for IT Services (Management Information Systems Support)

The Township of Cranford has formally authorized the purchase of essential IT Services, specifically Management Information Systems Support, through a contract awarded to Aton Computing Inc. This procurement is facilitated under the Passaic County Cooperative Purchasing Program, identified by Contract No. R-24-871. The scope of work encompasses the provision of ongoing IT services and related goods, with the potential for expenditures to exceed the municipal bid threshold during the calendar year 2026, ensuring continuous and robust technological support for the municipality's operations. The contract for these crucial IT services was awarded to Aton Computing Inc., located at P.O. Box 6, Hawthorne, New Jersey, 07506. This award leverages the Passaic County Cooperative Purchasing Program, originating from RFP-24-028 (R-24-871), which streamlines the procurement process by utilizing an established, pre-qualified vendor arrangement. As this document is a notice of contract award, it does not detail specific contractor qualifications, licensing requirements, or mandatory pre-bid meetings, as these steps would have been completed during the initial solicitation phase of the cooperative purchasing program. The estimated fee for the provision of these IT services is $60,000.00. This Notice of Contract Award was officially issued on March 10, 2026, signifying the Township's formal authorization for the purchase. Further comprehensive details regarding this contract, including Resolution No. 2026-137 authorizing the contract, are available for public inspection. Interested parties seeking full documentation can access these records at the Office of the Township Clerk, Patricia Donahue, RMC.