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# TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 220-2025

## AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO SHORE TOP CONSTRUCTION CORP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONNECTOR ROAD FROM MUIRFIELD ROAD TO TILFORD STREET

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has previously advertised for and received bids for the project entitled “Connector Road from Muirfield Road to Tilford Street”; and

WHEREAS, five (5) bids were received as follows:


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Bidder\nNo.</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Bidder</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Base Bid:</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Alt. Bid ‘A’</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Alt. Bid ‘B’</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>1</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>JADS Construction Co.\n(South River, NJ 08882)</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>$271,389.98</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>$183,076.14</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>-7,350.00 < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > 2 < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > Shore Top Construction Corp.n(Freehold, NJ 07728) < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' >283,816.00</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>$160,985.00</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>-$1,470.00</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>3</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>S&amp;G Paving, Inc.\n(Jamesburg, NJ 08831)</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>$286,302.48</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>$178,000.54</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>-5,880.00 < /td > < /tr > < tr > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > 4 < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' > D’Avellino Construction Inc.n(Freehold, NJ 07728) < /td > < td style = 'text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;' >331,028.00</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>$171,028.00</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>$0.00</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>5</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Earle Asphalt Co.\n(Wall, NJ 07719)</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>$341,213.13</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>$170,100.00</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>-$4,410.00</td></tr></table>

WHEREAS, by letter dated June 16, 2025, the Township Engineer T&M Associates has recommended to the Township Council that the Township award the Base Bid and Alternate Bid “A” to the lowest responsive bidder, Shore Top Construction Corp in the amount of $444,801.00; and

WHEREAS, it appears the bid of Shore Top Construction Corp has been submitted in compliance with the bid specifications; and

WHEREAS, the Townships Chief Financial Officer has issued a Certificate of Available Funds from Current Fund T-20-56-862-000-820 in the amount not to exceed $444,801.00 which Certificate is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to accept the recommendation of the Township Engineer.

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

1. The Township hereby awards a contract to Shore Top Construction Corp for Base Bid and Alternate Bid “A” in the total amount of $444,801.00.

2. The Mayor, Township Clerk and such other officials as may be deemed necessary are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the intent of this Resolution.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the following:

1. Shore Top Construction Corp

2. Charles P. Cunliffe, P.E., P.P., C.M.E., Township Engineer

3. Stephanie Marlin, CFO

4. Michael Reina, Mayor

5. Sandra Martin, RMC, Township Clerk

6. Beth-Ellen Gencarelli, CMR, Deputy Township Clerk

7. Marianne Horta, QPA, Purchasing Agent

8. Gregory P. McGuckin, Esq., Township Attorney

9. Robin LaBue, Esq., Township Affordable Housing Attorney

## CERTIFICATION

I, BETH-ELLEN GENCARELLI, 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 24th day of June, 2025.

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Beth-Ellien Gencarelli, CMR

Deputy Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township






<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Township Council</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Motion</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Seconded</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Ayes</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Nays</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Abstain</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Absent</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Councilman Borrelli</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>X</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Councilman Bressi</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>X</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>X</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Councilman Palmeri</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>X</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Council Vice President Burnstein</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>X</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>X</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Council President Kuhn</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>X</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td></tr></table>

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# CERTIFICATE OF AVAILABILE 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.

Maclinis Stephanie Marlin

CFO

Jackson Township

Current Fund

T-20-56-862-000-820 (Connector Rd from Muirfield Rd to Tilford Street)

$444,801.00 Not To Exceed

Purpose: Shore top Construction Corp.

Base Bid

Conversion of the existing fire access road between the Mews and Robins Estates to a 30 ft. wide improved roadway, including the installation of curbing, striping, signage, storm water management improvements, fencing and gates. $283,816.00

Alternate Bid ‘A’

Installation of sidewalks with associated striping and signage on the east side of Tilford Street (one side of road only), from the Mews to Goldweber Avenue. $160,985.00

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