40-20 Authorizing Service Agreement for Goose Control Technology - 2020.pdf

40-20 March 3, 2020 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) currently has a contract with G- Tech, which entity is now known as Goose Control Technology of NJ Inc. (“Goose Control Technology”), 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 more than fifteen (15) years; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to retain Goose Control Technology for the year 2020 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 2020 and at a rate of $3,000 for the services as described herein and in the annexed agreement. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C Michelle Casalino Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: March 3, 2020 I hereby certify funds available from 01-2010-00-7101-200 ________________________________ John O. Gross, Chief Financial Officer