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AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH T&M ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (NJDEP) MAJOR GREEN ACRES DIVERSION FOR THE JACKSON MILLS COMPOST FACILITY AND CAMP JOY PROJECT

rm/shc Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm, Halm & Cipriani, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW

98 East Water Street Toms River, NJ 08753 0:732.363.0777 f:732.905.6555

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Special Project Engineering Services for the Township of Jackson, to conduct professional engineering services for NJDEP Major Green Acres Diversion for the Jackson Mills Compost Facility and Camp Joy Project, Block 2201 (formerly 147.02), Lot 2 and Block 5806 (formerly Block 52), Lot 4 (formerly Lot 3); and

WHEREAS, T&M Associates has submitted a proposal dated April 18, 2025, attached hereto as Schedule A, which delineates the scope of services with a not to exceed fee of $180,100.00; and

WHEREAS, the Township has determined that T&M Associates has the ability and expertise to perform the special engineering services required by the Township; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that there are funds available for this contract, which certification is annexed hereto; and

WHEREAS, the amount of the contract to be awarded under this resolution is determined not to exceed $180,100.00, which sum is reasonably estimated based upon such engineering 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 engineering services from 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 not be exceeded without further action of the governing body; 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.

I, SANDRA MARTIN, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Governing Body of the Township of Jackson at a meeting held on the 13th day of May, 2025.

SANDRA MARTIN, RMC, CMR Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township

rm/sh/c Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm, Halm & Cipriani, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW

98 East Water Street Toms River, NJ 08753

o: 732.363.0777 f: 732.905.6555 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the Township Clerk to attest to the attached agreement with T&M Associates in accordance with the provisions of this resolution, for an amount not to exceed $180,100.00.

I, Stephanie Marlin, Chief Financial Officer for Jackson Township, do hereby certify that no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as the services are ordered or rendered. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order or receiving the services, the certification of available funds shall be issued and attached to the file copy of the purchase order or other such document.

5/8/25 Stephanie Marlin CFO Jackson Township

Current Fund 5-01-20-165-000-020 (Engineering – Other Professional Fees)

$180,100.00 Not To Exceed

All professional services described in Scope of Services Items as detailed above will be compensated in accordance with our standard current Jackson Township contract billing rates and include direct expenses at cost. We propose an estimated fee of $180,100.00, as outlined below. This fee will not be exceeded without your prior approval; services will be billed in accordance with our established hourly rate billing schedule.

Total Fee $ 160,100.00