215-25 RESOLUTION TAP 2020 WASHINGTON STREET FD (GPI).pdf

215-25 September 30, 2025 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNING BODY AND MAYOR TO AWARD A FINAL DESIGN (FD) PHASE CONTRACT TO GREENMAN-PEDERSEN INC. WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) authorized funding up to the amount of $248,325.86 for Professional Engineering Services for Final Design (FD) Activities for the TAP 2020 Washington Street Corridor Improvement Project (Section 1); and WHEREAS, this authorization was based on the scope of work and budget agreed upon by the Township of West Orange and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Division of Local Aid; and WHEREAS, the scope of work in this authorization includes Final Design (FD) Activities; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township to enter a design contract between the Township of West Orange and Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for the FD Activities; and WHEREAS, the funding agreement has been executed by the NJDOT to begin this work; and WHEREAS, the project must be completed by December 30, 2028; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange and the Mayor are authorized to award the attached Final Design Contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is hereby directed to return four (4) original signed and sealed copies of the attached agreement along with three (3) signed/sealed Resolutions for submission to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the NJDOT will receive an initial billing (payment voucher) from the Township for the Final Design phase no later than 3 months after the NJDOT has concurred in the award of the FD contract, and will receive subsequent billings in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Attest and Affix Seal: Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C., Michelle Casalino Municipal Clerk Council President Pro Tempore Adopted: September 30, 2025