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(E)11.2025-0369

A Resolution Of Lakewood Township, County Of Ocean, State Of New Jersey Authorizing The Purchase Of Natural Gas Supply Services For Public Use On An Online Auction Website Pursuant To And In Accordance With (P.L. 2018, C. 156)

WHEREAS, Lakewood Township has determined to move forward with the EMEX Reverse Auction in order procure Natural Gas for the Local Unit; and


WHEREAS, the Local Government Electronic Procurement Act (P.L. 2018, c. 156) (the “Act”) authorizes the purchase of Natural Gas supply service for public use through the use of an online auction service; and


WHEREAS, Lakewood Township will utilize the online auction services of EMEX LLC, a division of Mantis Innovation, an approved vendor pursuant to the Act; and


WHEREAS, EMEX, LLC is compensated for all services rendered through the participating supplier that a contract is awarded to; and


WHEREAS, the auction will be conducted pursuant to the Act.


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Lakewood, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, or their designee are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of Lakewood Township any Natural Gas contract proffered by the participating supplier that submits the winning bid in the EMEX Reverse Auction.


And that the Township Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the following:

A. Municipal Manager
B. Chief Financial Officer
C. Purchasing Agent
D. EMEX
CERTIFICATION


I, Lauren Kirkman, Township Clerk of the Township of Lakewood, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Lakewood in the County of Ocean, at its meeting held on August 7, 2025.




Lauren Kirkman RMC, CMR
Township Clerk
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