160-26 Auth Award of Prof Serv to Michael Baker SS4A-Final (002).pdf

160-26 June 9, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (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, on December 9, 2025, the Township Council authorized the execution of a grant agreement for the grant funding from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Safe Streets and Roads for ALL (SS4A) grant program to fund studies and supplemental planning in the amount of $450,000 that requires a 25% match of the grant amount by the Township that is equivalent to $112,500.00; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, the Township Council was authorized to utilize competitive contracting in lieu of public bidding allowing the Township to evaluate and score proposals based on weighted criteria, including technical, management and cost related criteria to ensure the most qualified Professional Planning firm is obtained to meet the needs of the Township; and WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) was publicly advertised on March 12, 2026, issued in accordance with the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law (the “LCPL”) and all applicable federal procurement standards, including 2 C.F.R. Part 200; and WHEREAS, the proposals in response to the RFP were due on April 23, 2026 as specified by Addendum No.2; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2026, the Township received five (5) proposals in response to the RFP, including proposals submitted from the following respondents: