73-19 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Goose Control Technology-G-Tech.pdf

73-19 February 19, 2019 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) currently has a contract with Goose Technology of NJ, Inc. d/b/a G-Tech (hereinafter “G-Tech”) for the control of nuisance-related Canada geese and related health issues at Degnan Park, Stagg Field and the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (the “Sites”), and WHEREAS, Goose Control Technology has been providing these services to the Township for sixteen (16) years; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to continue it retention of G-Tech for the year 2019 to provide goose egg treatment at the three (3) Sites for $2,500, and to coordinate a volunteer nest site identification program for a flat rate of $500, if enacted, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,000, as set forth in the Service Agreement annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” (the “Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Township Engineer and the Health Officer reports that Goose Control Technology has performed in a satisfactory manner in the past; and WHEREAS, the contract price set forth in the Agreement falls below the bid threshold, the award of the Agreement is exempt from the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law. NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute the annexed agreement with Goose Control Technology for a term of one (1) year during 2019 and at a rate of $3,000 for the services as described herein and in the annexed agreement. Karen J. Carnevale Jerry Guarino Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: February 19, 2019 I hereby certify funds available from: Account No. John O. Gross, Chief Financial Officer