144-10 Attachment

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange requested proposals for the playground improvements (baseball courts, handball courts and hockey rink) at O’Connor Park, Ralph Road West Orange, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, three (3) proposals were obtained from qualified contractors to provide the proper improvements to the two (2) existing handball courts and the lowest proposal in the amount of $13,700.00 was submitted by Art Herder, Inc. with offices located at 18 South Cedar Parkway, Livingston, New Jersey 07039; and WHEREAS, two (2) proposals were obtained from qualified contractors to provide the proper improvements to the two (2) existing basketball courts, the existing hockey rink and the four (4) existing tennis courts and the lowest proposal in the amount of $21,450.00 was submitted by Dimilia, Inc. with offices located at P.O. Box 3366, Memorial Station, Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043; and WHEREAS, the total cost of both these contracts for the O’Connor Park improvements is $35,150.00; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange has had good experience with these firms; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Council of West Orange has considered said proposals; and has further considered the recommendations of the Township Engineer as to the award said proposals; and WHEREAS, the Township Engineer reported that the successful bidders complies with the bid specifications and the lowest responsible bidders.