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WHEREAS, T&M Associates has provided the Township with a scope and fee estimate dated February 4, 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 engineering services for the FY 2021 Roadway Improvement Program; 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 T&M Associates Engineers is hereby appointed to provide engineering services related to the FY 2021 Roadway Improvement Program with the proposal attached hereto as Schedule A.
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.
That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
That a certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Township Clerk to the Purchasing Agent and T&M Associates Engineers.
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: C-04-55-837-002-929.
DATED: 3-23-2021
RESOLUTION 150R-21
TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES FOR JACKSON TOWNSHIP CAPITAL ROAD PROGRAM ASSET MANAGEMENT – ROADWAY RATING REPORTING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 73,775.00
MOTION TO APPROVE BY: BORRELLI
MOTION SECONDED BY: CHISHOLM
YES: BORRELLI, CHISHOLM, SAUICKIE, FLEMMING, KERN
WHEREAS, there exists a need for professional engineering services related to the Jackson Township Capital Road Program Asset Management – Roadway Rating Reporting Services; 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 fee estimate dated November 17, 2020, 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