Township Council Meeting — Packet

256-26 September 15, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) has determined that there exists a need to provide the following professional services for the Township: Professional Design Services for the Interior Alterations for Restrooms Improvements at 10 Rooney Circle; and WHEREAS, the Professional Services are exempt from the requirements of public bidding pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i); and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(1) requires that notice of the award of contracts for “Professional Services” without competitive bidding must be published in a local newspaper; and WHEREAS, this contract is for an amount over $17,500.00 and is being awarded pursuant to a “Non-Fair and Open Process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and WHEREAS, the Township’s Interim Public Works Director/Business Administrator solicited and received a proposal dated August 13, 2026 for the Professional Design Services; and WHEREAS, Herbst-Musciano, LLC, have performed similar work for other Townships on several projects; and WHEREAS, by letter dated August 28, 2026 the Township’s Interim Public Works Director/Business Administrator recommended a professional services contract be awarded to complete the phases described in the Proposal to, Herbst-Musciano, LLC, 611 Main Street, Second Floor, Boonton, NJ 07005, for Professional Design Services associated for the Interior Alterations for Restrooms Improvements at 10 Rooney Circle, to include architectural design, engineering, and construction contract administration; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist for the services outlined in the proposal of Herbst-Musciano, LLC,; and