TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 162-2025

AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MORGAN ENGINEERING FOR THE ROVA FARMS PARK IMPROVEMENTS

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson solicited proposals for the Rova Farms Park Improvements; and

WHEREAS, the Township received bids in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. for proposals through a “fair and open process”; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Jackson has elected to select and appoint its professionals through the fair and open process and Morgan Engineering, LLC has the ability and expertise to perform the engineering services required by the Township; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council desires to authorize the award of the contract to Morgan Engineer, LLC, which submitted a proposal in the amount of $438,432.00; and

WHEREAS, the “New Jersey Local Unit Pay to Play” Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for "Professional Services" and the contract itself must be made available for public inspection; and,

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in the budget; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council is satisfied with the terms of the proposed form of contract aforesaid.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the agreement attached hereto as Schedule A, with Morgan Engineering, LLC for the Rova Farms Park Improvements Project.
2. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer, the Township Engineer, and Morgan Engineering, LLC.

CERTIFICATION

I, SANDRA MARTIN do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson at a meeting held on the 22nd day of April, 2025.

SANDRA MARTIN, RMC, CMR Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township