223-22 RESOLUTION - SITE REMEDIATION 25 LAKESIDE AVE MOTOR OIL DISCHARGE 8-24-2022.pdf

223-22 September 6, 2022 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, recently motor oil was discovered in a monitoring well at the Public Works Building at 25 Lakeside Avenue; and WHEREAS, this motor oil was discovered initially by Matrix New World as part of their Preliminary Environmental Assessment associated with this parcel’s redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the monitoring well was initially set by CME Associates of Monmouth Junction, NJ who set the well as part of their remediation of a leaking underground storage tank; and WHEREAS, Manal Baba, of CME Associates, formerly of T&M Associates of Middletown, New Jersey, is the Licensed Site Remediation Professional for the leaking underground storage tank; and WHEREAS, as part of the remediation for the leaking underground storage tank (UST), CME needs to investigate the source of this motor oil and remediate its cause; and WHEREAS, the firm of CME Associates prepared a proposal dated July 28, 2022 to provide a site investigation and remediation services of motor oil discharge in the amount of 38,550.00; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer finds the proposal acceptable; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist for this work; 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 a Professional Services contract be awarded to CME Associates, 3759 Highway 1 South, Suite 100, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852, Manal Baba, LSRP, to provide professional services for a site investigation and remediation

of motor oil discharge at the Public Works Building, 25 Lakeside Avenue in accordance with their proposal dated July 28, 2022 for a fee not to exceed $38,550.00. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC Susan McCartney, Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: September 6, 2022 I certify funds are available from: Account Number 03 2661 21 0500 160 2021 Capital Budget $38,550.00 John O. Gross, Chief Finance Officer