===== PAGE 1 ===== 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 # TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION NO. 165-2025 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 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. That T&M Associates is hereby appointed as Special Projects Engineer for the Township of Jackson 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) for the Township in accordance with the Scope of Services proposal attached hereto as Schedule A. The performance of contract work shall commence upon the signing of the Agreement with T&M Associates. ===== PAGE 2 ===== 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. 3. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "Professional Service" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because it is for services to be performed by a person or persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession. 5. That the agreement shall be an open-ended contract with funds being encumbered contingent upon the availability of funds in the budget year. No services shall be rendered under the contract until the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds for such services. 6. That a notice of this action shall be printed once in the official newspaper of the Township of Jackson. 7. That this resolution shall take effect immediately. 9. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Township Clerk to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Township Chief Financial Officer and T&M Associates. ## CERTIFICATION 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.
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SANDRA MARTIN, RMC, CMR Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township
Township CouncilMotionSecondedAyesNaysAbstainAbsent
Councilman BorrelliX
Councilman PalmeriX
Councilman SargentX
Council Vice President BurnsteinXX
Council President KuhnXX
===== PAGE 3 ===== # CERTIFICATE OF AVAILABLE FUNDS 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 ## Purpose: Vista Jackson Mills Compost 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.
Task 1Site Visit to Document Existing Conditions$1,900.00
Task 2Green Acres Meeting$1,800.00
Task 3Investigation of Potential Compensation Land$5,800.00
Task 4Green Acres Diversion Scoping Hearing$10,000.00
Task 5Green Acres Diversion Pre-Application Package$44,300.00
Task 6Meetings$11,500.00
Task 7Survey of Diversion Area Plan$26,600.00
Task 8Environmental Assessment Reports & Preliminary Assessment Reports (Compensation Land)$41,000.00
Task 9Green Acres Diversion Final Application Package$19,800.00
Task 10Final Submittal Public Hearing$14,100.00
Task 11Final Application Closeout$3,300.00
Total$180,400.00
Total Fee $ 160,100.00