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