Township Council Meeting — Packet

22-26 January 20, 2026 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 the Site Improvements at Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC); and WHEREAS, at the date, time and place advertised for the opening of said bids, the Township received three bids; and WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) reported that the successful bidder has strictly complied with the bid specifications and is the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of West Orange has considered said bids and has further considered the recommendation of the Township Engineer as to the award of said bid. WHEREAS, The Township received a State Fiscal Recovery Fund (SFRF) Grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for this project, and funds for this project have been appropriated in the 2025 Capital Budget; and WHEREAS, this contract has been procured following the issuance of an advertisement for bids, which constitutes a “fair and open” process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the contract for the Site Improvements at Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center be awarded to: ZN CONSTRUCTION, LLC. 185 EAST 54TH STREET ELMWOOD PARK, NEW JERSEY in the amount not to exceed of $1,016,526.00. 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 and hereby are respectively authorized to execute and attest a contract for the foregoing.