84-22 Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Matrix for Phase I Environmental Assessment - 32 Ashland Avenue.pdf

84-22 April 5, 2022 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Matrix New World (“Matrix”) responded to the Township’s Request for Qualifications pursuant to a fair and open process for the award of a professional services agreement for Phase One Environmental Site Assessment; and WHEREAS, the Township is negotiating the potential purchase of approximately 1.07 acres formerly the Selective Towing Property (“Property”) at 32 Ashland Avenue, Block 64, Lot 3, 25 and 27; and WHEREAS, Matrix has submitted the proposal annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” to conduct Phase One with regard to the Property; NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement, in the form annexed hereto, to retain Matrix as an Environmental Consultant for the Township on the terms and conditions set forth therein at a cost of $7,560.00; and it is further RESOLVED that notice of this award shall be published and available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan McCartney Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: April 5, 2022 I hereby certify funds are available from: Account No. John O. Gross, CFO