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or both, in addition shall forfeit his office."

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey hereby states that it has complied with N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance.

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

DATED: 6-29-2021

RESOLUTION 249R-21

TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN FOR PUBLIC WEB MAPPING, PARKS NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS, AND OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,800.00 MOTION TO APPROVE BY: BORRELLI MOTION SECONDED BY: CHISHOLM YES: BORRELLI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN ABSENT: SAULCKIE

ABSENT: SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, there exists a need for professional planning and GIS services for the Township of Jackson; and

WHEREAS, the performance of these services requires knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2, and the Township has determined that Colliers Engineering & Design, formerly known as Maser Consulting, has the ability and expertise to perform the Municipal services required by the Township and is duly qualified to serve as Special Engineer; and

WHEREAS, Colliers Engineering & Design has provided the Township with a scope and budget proposal dated April 20, 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule A; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing body to appoint Colliers Engineering & Design to provide the professional services for professional planning and GIS services for the Township of Jackson; and

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

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., authorizes the award of contracts for "Professional Services" and requires that the resolution and contract be made available for public inspection.

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. That Colliers Engineering & Design is hereby appointed for professional planning and GIS services for the Township of Jackson with the proposal attached hereto as Schedule A.
2. That this contract is 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 it is for services to be performed by a person or persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession.
3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
4. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Township Clerk to the Purchasing Agent and Colliers Engineering & Design.