WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township of Jackson to procure land surveying services for the Township of Jackson; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., authorizes the award of contracts for Professional Services without competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated cost for said appraisal services is expected to exceed $17,500, so as to require a "fair and open process" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, all proposals were to be submitted to the Office of the Township Clerk by November 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, said proposal procedure satisfies the requirements of a fair and open process under N.J.S.A. 19:44A:20.5; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposals submitted, the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Township Council, desires to appoint:
Colliers Engineering and Design: 101 Crawford's Corner Road, Ste 3400, Holmdel, NJ 07733
WHEREAS, the amount of the contract to be awarded under this resolution is determined to be $20,000.00, which sum is reasonably estimated based upon such Land Surveying Services as may be required over the contract term to be awarded under this resolution, including, but not limited to, the amount spent for such Land Surveying Services for the previous calendar year, the costs of compensation under the contract to be awarded, and any projected increase or decrease in services anticipated versus the prior year, and which sum the Township of Jackson is under no obligation to spend and which may be exceeded; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires that the resolution and contract be made available for public inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:
That Colliers Engineering and Design is hereby appointed to perform Land Surveying services on behalf of the Township of Jackson commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025.
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the Township Clerk to attest to agreements with Colliers Engineering and Design.
That these contracts are awarded as a Professional Service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because they are for services to be performed by person(s) authorized by law to practice a recognized profession.
That a notice of this action shall be printed once in the official newspaper of the Township of Jackson.
That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
That the agreements shall be open-ended with funds being encumbered contingent upon the availability of funds in the budget year. No services shall be rendered under the contracts until the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds for such services.
That a certified copy of this resolution, together with a copy of the contract between the parties, shall be forwarded to the Township Administrator, Tax Assessor, Purchasing Agent and Colliers Engineering and Design.