318-24 Resolution Emergency -Beverly Rd-Carter Rd.pdf

318-24 November 25, 2024 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, on September 23rd 2024, the Township’s Construction Supervisor inspected Beverly Road and Carter Road as part of PSE&G Phase 3 milling and paving for the FY 2024 and as a result, it was concluded that Carter Road and Beverly Road needed curb replacements along with driveway repairs, storm sewer pipe, manholes and inlets repairs; and WHEREAS, the inspection revealed that the condition of the curb at Carter Road and Beverly Road was in deplorable condition with multiple blocks loose in the street and without a proper curb footing; and WHEREAS, the granite block curb will fall once PSE&G paving Contractor was milled the roads and prohibiting paving operations; and WHEREAS, storm sewers structures needed immediate repair to sustain the weight of the equipment necessary for milling and paving operations; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on October 8th, 2024 notified the Administration and Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for this work; and WHEREAS, it was concluded that to expedite the work and to perform the emergency repair of the inlets and manholes on the roadways to protect public health and safety, an emergency contract was issued to S Brothers, Inc. who was readily available to mobilize and perform the work; and WHEREAS, S Brothers, Inc. submitted an invoice dated October 30, 2024 for the emergency repair of the granite block curb, pipe, various inlets and manholes and its associated improvements in the amount of $334,645.73; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated November 14, 2024 recommends paying the costs of this emergency work; 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 an emergency appropriation in an amount not to exceed $$334,645.73 without authorization is authorized to S Brothers, Inc. for emergency work to repair curb, associated driveways, storm pipe and various inlets and manholes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this work was performed pursuant to the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 as the work was required to protect public health and welfare. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Bill Rutherford, Council President I certify funds are available for this work Account No. 03-2830-23-0500-010 $334,645.73 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer