65-26 Resolution Authorizing Competitive Contracting for SS4A Consultant.pdf

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESS This resolution will allow the Township to prepare a request for proposal in which the Competitive contracting methodology will be used according to State Statute. The proposal will be prepared with the ranking of criteria so an award can be made based on multiple factors. WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) is in need of Professional Planning and Technical Support Services; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks the services of a professional and experienced Professional Planning firm to provide planning and technical support services under the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (the “LCPL”) N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 (m) authorizes the Township to utilize competitive contracting in lieu of the standard public bidding process for procurement of specialized goods and services where the price exceeds the bid threshold; and WHEREAS, competitive contracting in lieu of public bidding allows the Township to evaluate and score proposals based on weighted criteria, including technical, management and cost related criteria to ensure that the most Professional Planning firm is obtained to meet the needs of the Township; and WHEREAS, the professional planning services constitute professional services under the LCPL as the services are rendered by a person authorized and regulated by law to practice, and the performance of which services require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged formal course of specialized instruction and study; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3 of the LPCL requires that the Township Council adopt a resolution authorizing to utilize competitive contracting in order to initiate the process. NOW HEREBY BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Township of West Orange, that the Township be and hereby authorized to utilize competitive contracting to solicit and review proposals for the contract for Professional Planning and Technical Support Services. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C Susan Scarpa Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: February 24, 2026