Township Council Meeting — Packet

150-26 May 26,2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on March 11, 2026, the Department of Public Works Sewer Supervisor performed a TV camera inspection of the 8-inch sanitary main pipe located at Woodhull Avenue; and WHEREAS, the TV camera inspection revealed that approximately 10 feet of the clay sewer line had collapsed; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 and N.J.A.C. 5:34-6.1, in the case of emergencies that affect the public health, safety and welfare, any contract may be negotiated or awarded for the Township of West Orange without public advertising for bids; and WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering decided to replace the existing 8-inch clay sanitary sewer main with a new 8-inch diameter SDR-35 polyvinyl chloride pipes to avoid additional damage of the sanitary sewer main; and WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering proceeded to contact the Shauger Property Services, Inc. to conduct the emergency repair since the Contractor is familiar with the required improvements to the force main and was readily available to perform the work; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on March 12, 2026 notified the Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for this work; and WHEREAS, it was concluded that to expedite the work and to perform the emergency repair of the 8-inch sanitary sewer main at Woodhull Avenue to protect public health and safety an emergency contract would be issued to Shauger Property Services, Inc.; and WHEREAS, The Shauger Group submitted an invoice dated March 31, 2026 for the emergency repair of the 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe in the amount of $18,899.90; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated May 12, 2026 recommends paying the costs of this emergency work; and WHEREAS, the Township is fully compliant with the statutory requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6; and