Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: Membership to the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) Entity Name: The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Entity Address: 1660 Stelton Road, 2nd Floor, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 Contract Amount: Subject to available funds by user agencies Contract Period: Aug 6, 2025 to Aug 5, 2030, subject to of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: To participate in Cooperative Purchasing System which should improve product quality, pricing and increase efficiency. This membership will allow the City to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing System, providing improved product quality, competitive pricing, and greater procurement efficiency.