168-25 Authorizing Rehabilitation Franklin Ave and Oxford Place.pdf

168-25 July 22, 2025 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange has advertised for bids, pursuant to the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A 40A: 11-1), for the 2024 CDBG Road Rehabilitation of Franklin Avenue from Main Street to Chestnut Street and Oxford Place from Cherry Street to Chestnut Street; and WHEREAS, at the date, time and place advertised for the opening of said bids, the Township did receive seven bids; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing agent reported that the successful bidder has strictly complied with the bid specifications and is the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of West Orange has considered said bids and has further considered the recommendation of the Township Engineer as to the award of said bid. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the contract for the Rehabilitation of Franklin Avenue and Oxford Place be awarded to: SMITH-SONDY ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. 150 ANDERSON AVENUE WALLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 07057 in the amount not to exceed of $777,502.97. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Certified Checks and/or Bid Bonds of all except the lowest responsible bidder be forthwith returned, and the Mayor and Township Clerk be and they hereby are respectively authorized to execute and attest a contract for the foregoing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the award is contingent upon the Federal clearance of the contractor by the Essex County Division of Housing and Community Development. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Joseph Krakoviak, Council President Adopted: July 22, 2025 I hereby certify funds ae available from: Account No. 2024 CDBG - $300,000.00 Acct No. Capital Budget 2025 - $477,502.97 John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer