16-19 Authorizing Retention of Arcari and Iovino Architects for Possible Library Relocation.pdf

WHEREAS, Arcari + Iovino will also prepare drawings depicting the conceptual floor plan of the proposed space and will prepare a report within thirty (30) days of authorization to proceed; and WHEREAS, the Proposal provides that Arcari + Iovino will perform these services at a flat rate of $12,700 which falls below the bid threshold alleviating the requirement to publicly bid the proposed professional services contract and is otherwise exempt under Professional Services exemption of the Local Public Contracts Law. NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE that the Township is authorized to retain Arcari + Iovino pursuant to the Proposal annexed hereto as Exhibit “A;” and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute any formal Agreement, if any, to finalize the retention of Arcari + Iovino pursuant to the Proposal. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Jerry Guarino Municipal Clerk Council President I hereby certify funds are available from: Account No. John Gross Chief Financial Officer 4823-6747-2516, v. 1