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DATED: 5-25-2021
RESOLUTION 197R-21
MOTION TO APPROVE BY: SAUICKIE MOTION SECONDED BY: BORRELLI YES: BORRELLI, SAUICKIE, FLEMMING, KERN ABSTAIN: CHISHOLM
WHEREAS, there exists a need for professional engineering services related to an asbestos identification survey for structures and grounds at the Rova Farms site; 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 T&M Associates 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, T&M Associates has provided the Township with a scope and budget proposal dated May 18, 2021 and Revised May 20, 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule A; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing body to appoint T&M Associates Engineers to provide the professional services for an Asbestos Identification Survey for the Rova Farms site; 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:
That a certificate of availability of funds executed by the Chief Financial Officer is annexed hereto. The following account number constitutes the availability of funds for this project: T-19-56-861-000-819.