Township Council Meeting — Packet

250-26 September 15, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on May 18, 2026, a sinkhole suddenly formed due to a manhole failure on Franklin Avenue near its intersection with Main Street; and WHEREAS, on May 21, 2026, a sinkhole suddenly formed due to a manhole failure on Park Terrace near its intersection with Main Street; 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, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, Emergency Contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6a the Municipal Engineer on May 19, 2026 notified the Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for Franklin Avenue and on May 28, 2026 notified the Purchasing Agent of the need to perform an emergency contract for Park Terrace; and WHEREAS, to expedite the work and to perform the emergency repair of the sanitary sewer manhole and roadway to protect public health and safety an emergency contract would be issued to Shauger Property Services, Inc., as they are familiar with the required improvements and were readily available to perform the emergency work; and WHEREAS, The Shauger Group submitted an invoice dated May 31, 2026 for the emergency repair of Franklin Avenue and Park Terrace in the amount of $67,786.94; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer by letter dated June 23, 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 WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist for this work; and