241-25 Resolution Emergency Sanitary Sewer Pipe Repair - Northfield Avenue.pdf

241-25 October 28, 2025 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, in late August 2025, a hole was noticed in the road at Northfield Avenue (County Route 508) near a sanitary sewer manhole; and WHEREAS, the County of Essex investigated the hole and notified the West Orange Department of Public Works that there was an offset at the 8-inch sanitary sewer main; and WHEREAS, a CCTV inspection was conducted by a Township’s vendor and confirmed that section(s) of the pipe were offset allowing sewage to flow into the ground potentially causing the hole in the road; and WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering proceeded to contact the Shauger Group to conduct the repair of the 8-inch sanitary sewer main on an emergency basis; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on September 19, 2025 notified the Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for this work with a cost between $90,000.00 $260,000.00; and WHEREAS, it was concluded that to expedite the work and to perform the emergency repair of the 8-inch sanitary sewer main at Northfield Avenue between Valley Road and Wheeler Street to protect public health and safety an emergency contract would be issued to The Shauger Group; and WHEREAS, The Shauger Group submitted an invoice dated October 15, 2025 for the emergency repair and construction of the 8-inch sanitary sewer main in the amount of $198,269.65; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated October 17, 2025 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