157-13 2012 Street Imp. Phase I Chg. Ord. 1 (8.20.13).pdf

157-13 August 20, 2013 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on November 22, 2012 the Township Council by Resolution No. 207-12 awarded a contract for the project 2012 Street Improvements, Phase I, Various Streets to the lowest responsive bidder, A & J Contractors Group, 105 Federal Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey in the amount of $422,145.00 of which $341,352.00 was funded by Community Development Block Grants; and WHEREAS, the bid and contract were based on unit prices; and WHEREAS, the streets in this project included Erwin Place, Kling Street, Liberty Street and one block of Ridge Avenue between Franklin Avenue and Whittlesey Avenue; and WHEREAS, A & J Contractor’s Group, Inc. proceeded with and completed the improvements associated with this project; and WHEREAS, based on the unit prices, the final contract amount is $421,317.30 or a reduction of $827.70 in the original contract amount; and WHEREAS, the Township Engineer by letter dated August 13, 2013 recommends Change Order No. 1 and Final for this project be approved which represents a 0.20 percent decrease over the award amount of $422,145.00; and WHEREAS, the Township Council concurs in the foregoing NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that Change Order No. 1 and Final in the amount of - $827.70 for the project 2012 Street Improvements-Phase I, Various Streets with A & J Contractor’s Group, Monroe Township, New Jersey be approved bringing the final contract amount to $421,317.30 or a 0.20 percent decrease in the award amount. Karen Carnevale, Municipal Clerk Susan McCartney, Council President I hereby certify funds are available from: ACCOUNT NO: John Gross, Chief Financial Officer