BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF HUDSON
RESOLUTION
No. 61-2-2026 On Motion of Commissioner Kopacz
Seconded by Commissioner Rodriguez
AUTHORIZING FY’2026 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, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2027
($111,681.00)
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 2026 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, 2026 through February 28, 2027, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($111,681.00) for distribution to various medical and social service agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) 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:
| AGENCY | CONTRACTS | MAI AWARD |
| 1. CarePoint Health Systems Inc, | Medical Case Management | $ 16,135.00 |
| 2. Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) | Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services | $ 52,619.00 |
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-for-profit agencies providing medical and social services; and
WHEREAS, HHS 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:
| AGENCY | CONTRACTS | MAI AWARD |
| 1. Hudson Pride Center | Outreach | $ 42,927.00 |
| FY26 MAI PARTIAL AWARD TOTAL | $ 111,681.00 | |
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 contracts shall be dependent upon the future appropriation of funds in the 2026 fiscal year budget for the purposes of these contracts and the Chief Financial Officer providing a certification, to be affixed to this resolution, as to the availability of funds for this contract upon that appropriation.
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, or 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 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 12, 2026.
CAROL JEAN DOYLE
Clerk