342-24 Resolution Approving Contract with Matrix New World for Work November 2024 Proposal (002).pdf

342-24 December 10, 2024 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSAL FROM MATRIX NEW WORLD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AT THE BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT AREA ON CENTRAL VALLEY, LAKESIDE AVENUE, AND FOR LICENSED SIGHT REMEDIATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NTE $78,800.00 WHEREAS, on November 21, 2024, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) received a proposal from Matrix New World Engineering, Land Surveying, and Landscape Architecture, P.C. (“Matrix”) to perform environmental services at: (i) 4-10 Central Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, also known as Block 9 Lot 32 on the Township of West Orange Tax Map; (ii) 18 Central Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, also known as Block 9 Lot 36 on the Township of West Orange Tax Map; (iii) 4 Tompkins Street, West Orange, New Jersey, also known as Block 7, Lot 22 on the Township of West Orange Tax Map (collectively, the “Properties”); and WHEREAS, in July 2024, the Township applied for Brownfield Development Area (“BDA”) designation for properties located in the area of Lakeside Avenue and Ashley Avenue regarding the properties located at: (i) 32 Ashland Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, also known as Block 64, Lot 25 on the Township of West Orange Tax Map; (ii) 55 Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, also known as Block 155, Lots 15 and 17 on the Township Tax Map; and (iii) the former Department of Public Works building located at 25 Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the proposal relates to three tasks to be performed by Matrix New World as set forth in Exhibit “A” annexed hereto; and WHEREAS, the proposal includes costs for services including a 2025 BDA Steering Committee Meetings/Management, 2025 BDA Steering Committee Meetings/Management for

4823-5394-8118, v. 1 Lakeside Avenue BDA, and general project management and Licensed Sight Remediation Professional Services (“LSRP”); and NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, that the Township Council authorizes the Township to accept the proposal from Matrix attached herein as Exhibit “A,” not to exceed $78,800.00 to complete the scope of work; RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Bill Rutherford Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: December 10, 2024 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer