170-22 Resolution Rejecting Bids for Midtown Direct Shuttle Bus Program.pdf

170-22 June 28, 2022 A RESOLUTION REJECTING THE BIDS RECEIVED ON JUNE 16, 2022 FOR LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS MIDTOWN DIRECT SHUTTLE BUS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange has advertised for bids for Licensed Motor Vehicle Drivers Midtown Direct Shuttle Bus Program; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2022, one bid was received, duly opened and read aloud; and WHEREAS, the Township Engineer reviewed the bid and recommended the bid be rejected as the cost exceeds reasonable increases due to inflation and market factors; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 authorizes a municipality to reject all bids. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of The Township of West Orange that: 1. The Bid received by the Township Clerk of the Township of West Orange on June 16, 2022, for Licensed Motor Vehicle Drivers Midtown Direct Shuttle Bus Program, be and the same are hereby rejected. 2. The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and directed to immediately return to said bidders any bid bonds, certified checks, or other forms of security submitted by such bidders. 3. The Purchasing Agent of The Township of West Orange is hereby authorized and directed to re-advertise for bids, at which time such bids submitted shall be publicly opened and read aloud. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan McCartney Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: June 28, 2022