Township Council Meeting — Packet

253-24 September 10, 2024 RESOLUTION 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 Fire Station #4 Site Improvements; and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of West Orange has considered said bids and has further considered the recommendation of the Municipal Engineer as to the award of said bid; and WHEREAS, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Township received seven bids in response to the bid specifications; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engincer and Township’s Qualified Purchasing Agent, have reviewed the bids and recommend that the award of contract be made to Crossroads Paving Corporation as the lowest responsible bidder; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the contract for Fire Station #4 Site Improvements is hereby awarded to: Crossroads Paving Corporation 386 South Street #169 Newark, N.J. 07105 in an amount not to exceed $243,457.00 NOW, THEREFORE 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 an they hereby are respectively authorized to execute and attest a contract for the foregoing. Lact. ctf Ba ven J. “Carnivale, R.M.C., Municipal Clerk Adopted: September 10, 2024 Thereby certify funds are available from Li Vificent Buono, Interim Chief Financial Officer Fil ey -dCouncil President Account No. 2023 Capital Budget 03-2814-23-0400-050-$83,100.00 03-2830-23-0500-020-$125,000.00 _ 03-2830-23-0200-030-835,357.00