BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
February 10, 2021
Regular Meeting Agenda
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Adequate notice of this meeting held the 10th day of February, 2021 has been provided through resolution adopted by this Board on January 4, 2021 at its Stated Annual Meeting held via WebEx and by electronic mailing to the Star Ledger, the Daily Record and the Record, through posting on the County website and by filing a copy of same with the Morris County Clerk and the Clerk of this Board.
ROLL CALL
Stephen H. Shaw
Director
Deborah Smith
Deputy Director
Douglas R. Cabana
Kathryn A. DeFillippo
John Krickus
Thomas J. Mastrangelo
Tayfun Selen
OTHERS PRESENT
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County Counsel; Staci Santucci, Assistant County Counsel; Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
PRAYER AND FLAG SALUTE
PRESENTATION
None
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
January 27, 2021 Work Session Meeting Minutes, Executive Meeting Minutes and Regular
Meeting Minutes
Action Taken:
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
The Pastime Club, is requesting permission to hang a banner across Main Street, Old Route
24 (CR 510) from Monday, August 23, 2021 to Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in Mendham
Borough to promote the Labor Day Weekend Carnival at Mendham Borough Park on
September 3 to September 6, 2021.
2.
Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner is requesting permission to hang a banner across Main
Street/Route 24 (CR 510) in Mendham Borough from May 1 to May 10, 2021 to support
National Small Business Week.
Action Taken:
ORDINANCES: First Reading/Introduction
ORD-2021-3. Capital Surplus Ordinance appropriating $80,000 for the replacement of up to two
(2) vehicles for the Morris County Nutrition Program, Department of Human
Services (ID #7756)
Action Taken:
ORD-2021-4. Bond Ordinance providing for the replacement of and upgrades to the fire alarm
systems within various County facilities for the Risk Management Division,
Department of Employee Resources, in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey,
appropriating $381,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $362,000 bonds
or notes of the County to finance part of the cost thereof. (ID #7757)
Action Taken:
ORD-2021-5. Bond Ordinance providing for the replacement of and upgrades to the sprinkler
systems within various County facilities for the Division of Risk Management,
Department of Employee Resources, in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey,
appropriating $576,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $548,000 bonds
or notes of the County to finance part of the cost thereof. (ID #7760)
Action Taken:
ORD-2021-6. Bond Ordinance providing for the acquisition of a new software program and
updates for the Morris County Surrogate’s Office in and by the County of Morris,
New Jersey, appropriating $101,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of
$96,000 bonds or notes of the County to finance part of the cost thereof. (ID
#7764)
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ORD-2021-7. Bond Ordinance providing for office renovations for the Morris County
Surrogate’s Office in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey, appropriating
$101,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $96,000 bonds or notes of the
County to finance part of the cost thereof. (ID #7768)
Action Taken:
ORD-2021-8. Bond Ordinance providing for computer, network, server and equipment upgrades
for the Department of Information Technology in and by the County of Morris,
New Jersey, appropriating $802,900 therefor and authorizing the issuance of
$764,000 bonds or notes of the County to finance part of the cost thereof. (ID
#7769)
Action Taken:
ORD-2021-9. Bond Ordinance providing for the replacement of an ambulatory transport vehicle
for the Department of Human Services, Morris Area Paratransit System (MAPS),
in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey, appropriating $104,000 therefor and
authorizing the issuance of $99,000 bonds or notes of the County to finance part
of the cost thereof. (ID #7771)
Action Taken:
ORDINANCES: Second Reading/Public Hearing
ORD-2021-1. Bond Ordinance reappropriating $20,443.28 of the proceeds of obligations not
needed for their original purpose in order to provide for renovations of restrooms
located at the Morris County Administration and Records Building in and by the
County of Morris, New Jersey. (ID #7713)
Action Taken:
ORD-2021-2. Bond Ordinance reappropriating $149,984.61, including $143,000 of the proceeds
of obligations and $6,984.61 from the Capital Improvement Fund not needed for
their original purpose, in order to provide for renovations of restrooms located at
the Morris County Administration and Records Building in and by the County of
Morris, New Jersey (ID #7714)
Action Taken:
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: OTHER COMMENTS
RESOLUTIONS
Action Taken:
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Action Taken:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR COMMISSIONER MEETING RESOLUTIONS
RES-2021-142.
Resolution authorizing the encumbrance of $253,125 from the Morris
County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust for
flood acquisition in LINCOLN PARK BOROUGH "South-10" Project Area, and
directing the Treasurer to create a Certificate of Available Funds (Office of
Planning & Preservation) (ID #7740)
RES-2021-143.
Resolution authorizing the execution of the NJ MVC Paratransit
Certification on behalf of Morris Area Paratransit System (MAPS) (Department
of Human Services) (ID #7741)
RES-2021-144.
Resolution Authorizing $150,000 in funding from the Open Space,
Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to the Borough of
Kinnelon towards the purchase of the Boonton Avenue Recreation Facility project
(Office of Planning & Preservation) (ID #7743)
RES-2021-145.
Resolution Authorizing $659,000 in funding from the Open Space,
Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to the Township of
Parsippany-Troy Hills towards the purchase of the Kosut Property Acquisition
project (Office of Planning & Preservation) (ID #7745)
RES-2021-146.
Resolution Authorizing $180,000 in funding from the Open Space,
Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to New Jersey
Conservation Foundation towards the purchase of the Linking Open Space in
Washington Township-North project (Office of Planning & Preservation) (ID
#7744)
RES-2021-147.
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for Fire
Dispatching Services between the County of Morris and the Rainbow Lakes Fire
District #2 (Department of Law & Public Safety) (ID #7750)
RES-2021-148.
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for Fire
Dispatching Services between the County of Morris and Mount Tabor Fire
Department District No. 1 (Department of Law & Public Safety) (ID #7752)
RES-2021-149.
Resolution authorizing a Change Order with American Asphalt and
Milling Services for milling and resurfacing of Parsippany Road in the Township
of Parsippany-Troy Hills to increase the contract by $26,423.84 for final as built
quantities to close out project. The new contract total is $561,516.52. (Department
of Public Works) (ID #7746)
RES-2021-150.
Resolution authorizing a Change Order with Schifano Construction, Inc.
for milling and resurfacing of Columbia Turnpike in the Borough of Florham Park
to decrease the contract by $12,252.24 for final as built quantities to close out
contract. The new contract total is $1,031,805.81. (Department of Public Works)
(ID #7747)
RES-2021-151.
Resolution authorizing a Change Order with Top Line Construction for
various paving projects to decrease the contract by $129,400.07 for as built
quantities. The new contract total is $683,929.60. (Department of Public Works)
(ID #7751)
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RES-2021-152.
Resolution authorizing a Change Order with J.C. Contracting Inc. for
intersection improvements at Boonton Turnpike and Ryerson Road in the
Borough of Lincoln Park to decrease the contract by $45,762.60 for reduction due
to elimination of intersection paving; was done with paving project to allow for
continuous pave. The budget allocation for police traffic directors in the bid was
not fully utilized. The new contract total is $243,403.15 (Department of Public
Works) (ID #7753)
RES-2021-153.
Resolution authorizing a contract award to purchase support for eBooks
and eAudiobooks for the Morris County Library from Bibliotheca LLC in the
amount of $75,000.00 (January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2023)
(Administration) (ID #7759)
RES-2021-154.
Resolution Authorizing $100,000 in funding from the Morris County
Municipal Utilities Authority’s allocation of the Open Space, Recreation,
Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to the Township of Morris
towards the purchase of the ValleVue Farm Preserve Acquisition – Phase 2
project (Office of Planning & Preservation) (ID #7754)
RES-2021-155.
Resolution for the rejection of bid submittal for Bid #B21-43 “Two (2)
2021 Or Newer Ford F450 (Or Equivalent) 4x4 Ambulances” due to the failure to
acknowledge the issued addenda, and subsequent authorization to rebid the
project (Department of Law & Public Safety) (ID #7758)
RES-2021-156.
Resolution for the award of Bid #B21-45 Replacement of County Bridge
No. 1400-814 on Palmer Road to CMS Construction Inc. for an amount not to
exceed $1,090,334.00 with substantial completion within one-hundred eighty
(180) calendar days (Department of Public Works) (ID #7761)
RES-2021-157.
Resolution authorizing a grant award not to exceed $75,000 from the
Morris County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust
to the Borough of Lincoln Park for the "South-4" flood mitigation project area,
specifically for acquisition of the parcel located at 185 Riveredge Road, Block
120.1, Lot 6 (Office of Planning & Preservation) (ID #7767)
RES-2021-158.
Resolution authorizing the purchasing of training services for UASI by
Anchor Innovation, Inc. under GSA Contract. (Department of Law & Public
Safety) (ID #7770)
RES-2021-159.
Resolution for the Director of Finance/County Treasurer to release the
sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars with accrued interest to
Daniel W. Henn (Department of Public Works) (ID #7773)
RES-2021-160.
Resolution for the award of contract for Engineering Design Services,
titled RFP# “P20-180 (A-D) Engineering Design Services for the Complete
Replacement of Morris County Bridges #1400-369, 1400-880, 1400-992, &
1401-127” to Genesis Engineering, LLC for Bridge #1400-369 (A) Cherry Hill Road
for $100,000.00 (Department of Public Works) (ID #7774)
RES-2021-161.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of Replacement of Emergency
Generator at the Morris County Courthouse from TSUJ Corporation in the
amount of $498,777.00. (Department of Public Works) (ID #7775)
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RES-2021-162.
Resolution for the award of contract for Engineering Design Services,
titled RFP# “P20-180 (A-D) Engineering Design Services for the Complete
Replacement of Morris County Bridges #1400-369, 1400-880, 1400-992, &
1401-127” to NV5 for Bridge #1400-880 (B) Telemark Road for $126,700.15
(Department of Public Works) (ID #7776)
RES-2021-163.
Resolution for the award of contract for Engineering Design Services,
titled RFP# “P20-180 (A-D) Engineering Design Services for the Complete
Replacement of Morris County Bridges #1400-369, 1400-880, 1400-992, &
1401-127” to Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson for Bridge #1400-992 (C) Indian Falls
Road for $148,708.00 (Department of Public Works) (ID #7777)
RES-2021-164.
Resolution for the award of contract for Engineering Design Services,
titled RFP# “P20-180 (A-D) Engineering Design Services for the Complete
Replacement of Morris County Bridges #1400-369, 1400-880, 1400-992, &
1401-127” to Greenman Pedersen Inc. for Bridge #1401-127 (D) Stephens Mill Road
for $112,575.00 (Department of Public Works) (ID #7778)
RES-2021-165.
Resolution authorizing the award of contract for Bid# B21-47 titled
“Replacement of Emergency Generator at the Morris County Juvenile Detention
Center” to TSUJ of Wayne, NJ for $118,077.00 (Department of Public Works)
(ID #7779)
RES-2021-166.
Resolution authorizing a contract award to purchase licenses and support
for County’s AOSS system for the Morris County Department of Human Services
from Unitronix Data Systems, Inc. in the amount of $20,980.00 for the term of
February 1, 2021 thru January 31, 2022. (C21-78) (Department of Human
Services) (ID #7780)
RES-2021-167.
Resolution Approving Morris-Sussex-Warren Workforce Development
Board's 2020 Recertification Application (Department of Human Services) (ID
#7742)
RES-2021-168.
Resolution to approve Agreement in the amount of $6,000 between
Morris-Sussex-Warren Workforce Development Board and Change & Response
Strategies, LLC for assistance in implementation of One Stop Career Center
Process Improvements (Department of Human Services) (ID #7755)
RES-2021-169.
Resolution authorizing the County Chief Financial Officer to issue checks
per Chapter 127 P.L. 1985. (Department of Finance) (ID #7762)
RES-2021-170.
Resolution authorizing the County Chief Financial Officer to reissue
check(s) that has/have been lost and payment has/have been stopped (Department
of Finance) (ID #7763)
RES-2021-171.
Resolution authorizing the County Chief Financial Officer to re-issue a
check that was submitted with an incorrect vendor and has been voided.
(Department of Finance) (ID #7765)
RES-2021-172.
Resolution authorizing the County Chief Financial Officer to void checks
that are no longer needed and to redeposit the funds. (Department of Finance) (ID
#7766)
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RES-2021-173.
Resolution authorizing the adoption of a temporary capital budget for the
year 2021. (Department of Finance) (ID #7772)
RES-2021-174.
Resolution Proclaiming February 2021 Black History Month in Morris
County (Clerk of the Board) (ID #7783)
RES-2021-175.
Resolution Ratifying and Confirming the Execution of an Antenna/Tower
Use Agreement between the Township of Warren and County of Morris
(Department of Law & Public Safety) (ID #7789)
RES-2021-176.
Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Women (Clerk of the Board)
(ID #7784)
Capital Surplus Ordinance appropriating $80,000 for the replacement of up to two (2) vehicles for the Morris County Nutrition Program, Department of Human Services
Bond Ordinance providing for the replacement of and upgrades to the fire alarm systems within various County facilities for the Risk Management Division, Department of Employee Resources, in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey, appropriating $381,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $362,000 bonds or notes of the County to finance part of the cost thereof.
Bond Ordinance providing for the replacement of and upgrades to the sprinkler systems within various County facilities for the Division of Risk Management, Department of Employee Resources, in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey, appropriating $576,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $548,000 bonds or notes of the County to finance part of the cost thereof.
Bond Ordinance providing for the acquisition of a new software program and updates for the Morris County Surrogate’s Office in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey, appropriating $101,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $96,000 bonds or notes of the County to finance part of the cost thereof.
Bond Ordinance providing for office renovations for the Morris County Surrogate’s Office in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey, appropriating $101,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $96,000 bonds or notes of the County to finance part of the cost thereof.
Bond Ordinance providing for computer, network, server and equipment upgrades for the Department of Information Technology in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey, appropriating $802,900 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $764,000 bonds or notes of the County to finance part of the cost thereof.
Bond Ordinance providing for the replacement of an ambulatory transport vehicle for the Department of Human Services, Morris Area Paratransit System (MAPS), in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey, appropriating $104,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $99,000 bonds or notes of the County to finance part of the cost thereof.
Bond Ordinance reappropriating $20,443.28 of the proceeds of obligations not needed for their original purpose in order to provide for renovations of restrooms located at the Morris County Administration and Records Building in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-39, it is hereby determined that $20,443.28 of the proceeds of obligations originally made available pursuant to Bond Ordinance #953401 of the County of Morris, New Jersey (the “County”), finally adopted June 24, 2015, are no longer necessary for interior and exterior upgrades to the Ruth Davis Drive Home, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto, for which the obligations previously were authorized.
Section 2. The $20,443.28 described in Section 1 hereof and made available pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-39 is hereby reappropriated to provide for renovations of restrooms located at the Morris County Administration and Records Building, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto.
Section 3. The County hereby certifies that it has adopted a capital budget or a temporary capital budget, as applicable. The capital or temporary capital budget of the County is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized herein are inconsistent with the adopted capital or temporary capital budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget has been filed with the Division of Local Government Services.
Section 4. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law.
Bond Ordinance reappropriating $149,984.61, including $143,000 of the proceeds of obligations and $6,984.61 from the Capital Improvement Fund not needed for their original purpose, in order to provide for renovations of restrooms located at the Morris County Administration and Records Building in and by the County of Morris, New Jersey
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-39, it is hereby determined that $143,000 of the proceeds of obligations originally made available pursuant to Bond Ordinance #953430 of the County of Morris, New Jersey (the “County”), finally adopted May 11, 2016, are no longer necessary for upgrades to interior of Ruth Davis Drive Building, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto, for which the obligations previously were authorized. No money has been spent under Bond Ordinance #953430 and, as a result, $6,984.61 of the $8,000 appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose described in Bond Ordinance #953430 is also being reappropriated as provided for herein.
Section 2. The $143,000 proceeds described in Section 1 hereof and made available pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-39 and the $6,984.61 from the Capital Improvement Fund are hereby reappropriated to provide for renovations of restrooms located at the Morris County Administration and Records Building, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto.
Section 3. The County hereby certifies that it has adopted a capital budget or a temporary capital budget, as applicable. The capital or temporary capital budget of the County is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized herein are inconsistent with the adopted capital or temporary capital budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget has been filed with the Division of Local Government Services.
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Section 4. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law.
ID# 7740
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-142
WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders (n/k/a the Board of County Commissioners) (hereinafter "Board") established the Morris County Flood Mitigation Committee (hereinafter "Committee") by resolution dated March 14, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Committee reviewed and evaluated the CORE application from the Borough of Lincoln Park (hereinafter "Lincoln Park"), in the Project Area designated as "South-10"; and
WHEREAS, the Committee adopted Resolution 2021-02 that recommended the parcel at 52 Riveredge Road, Block 123, Lot 19 for preservation in Lincoln Park; and
WHEREAS, the total property acquisition cost of this parcel in the South-10 Project Area is estimated to be $270,000; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln Park will be deriving the required 25% property cost-share match utilizing a grant from the NJ-DEP Green Acres program in the amount of $67,500; and
WHEREAS, Morris County’s 75% participation in the property cost-share is $202,500; and
WHEREAS, Morris County will reimburse up to 75% of eligible soft costs, including demolition, the Committee estimates these soft costs at approximately $50,625; and
WHEREAS, the combination of $202,500 in property cost-share and $50,625 in soft cost allowance yields a total project area cost of $253,125; and
WHEREAS, the specific dollar amount for the property will be determined upon approval of a fully signed contract and the execution of a grant agreement between Lincoln Park and the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Morris County Board of County Commissioners accepts the recommendation and dollar amount submitted by the Committee and directs the Treasurer to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds indicating that funds in the amount of $253,125 are available from the Morris County Dedicated Open Space Account #13-290-56-580557-888 to preserve the herein described parcel of property in Lincoln Park.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7741
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-143
WHEREAS, as of July 1, 2014, Passenger Vehicle Transportation (PVT) vehicles are required to be registered with special service-specific license plates; and
WHEREAS, title NJS 48:4-1 states that “special paratransit vehicle means any motor vehicle used exclusively for the transportation of persons who are at least 60 years of age or who have disabilities and/or who are the clients of social service agencies, provided that the motor vehicle is used in a service provided by a county either directly or by contract, or provided by a nonprofit organization, and the service is included by a county as part of its county plan required by section 6 of P.L. 1983, c.578 (C.27:25-30), regardless of whether a person is charged or donations are accepted ”; and
WHEREAS, the Morris Area Paratransit system must fulfill the PVT license plate requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris, in the State of New Jersey as follows:
1. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners or his/her designee is authorized to certify that the Morris Area Paratransit System operates paratransit vehicles.
2. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners or his/her designee is authorized to execute the Paratransit Certification and other documents the Motor Vehicle Commission requires on behalf of the County of Morris.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7743
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-144
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:
1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant not to exceed $150,000 from the Morris County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to the Borough of Kinnelon for a project entitled Boonton Avenue Recreation Facility.
2. That the Board of County Commissioners hereby accepts the dedication of any facilities under County jurisdiction, including but not limited to sight triangle easements, bridge maintenance easements and roadway dedications (per official map) as required by the grant agreement.
3. That the Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to sign and execute an agreement for the aforesaid grant, and the Clerk to attest to the same, copies of which are on file in the Office of Planning & Preservation made a part hereof by reference.
4. That the Treasurer issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds indicating that funds are available from the Morris County Open Space Municipal/Non-Profit Account #13-290-56-580556-888 and process payment to the grantee or its designated agent as directed by the Office of Planning & Preservation, all in accordance with this resolution.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7745
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-145
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:
1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant not to exceed $659,000 from the Morris County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills for a project entitled Kosut Property Acquisition.
2. That the Board of County Commissioners hereby accepts the dedication of any facilities under County jurisdiction, including but not limited to sight triangle easements, bridge maintenance easements and roadway dedications (per official map) as required by the grant agreement.
3. That the Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to sign and execute an agreement for the aforesaid grant, and the Clerk to attest to the same, copies of which are on file in the Office of Planning & Preservation made a part hereof by reference.
4. That the Treasurer issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds indicating that funds are available from the Morris County Open Space Municipal/Non-Profit Account #13-290-56-580556-888 and process payment to the grantee or its designated agent as directed by the Office of Planning & Preservation, all in accordance with this resolution.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7744
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-146
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:
1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant not to exceed $180,000 from the Morris County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to New Jersey Conservation Foundation for a project entitled Linking Open Space in Washington Township-North.
2. That the Board of County Commissioners hereby accepts the dedication of any facilities under County jurisdiction, including but not limited to sight triangle easements, bridge maintenance easements and roadway dedications (per official map) as required by the grant agreement.
3. That the Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to sign and execute an agreement for the aforesaid grant, and the Clerk to attest to the same, copies of which are on file in the Office of Planning & Preservation made a part hereof by reference.
4. That the Treasurer issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds indicating that funds are available from the Morris County Open Space Municipal/Non-Profit Account #13-290-56-580556-888 and process payment to the grantee or its designated agent as directed by the Office of Planning & Preservation, all in accordance with this resolution.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7750
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-147
WHEREAS, the Rainbow Lakes Fire District No. 2 (District No. 2) has a need for fire dispatching services; and
WHEREAS, the Morris County Communications Center shall provide these services in a continuous 24-hour per day basis; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners for District No. 2 has entered into an agreement with the County of Morris for a term of one year beginning January 1, 2021 and will remain in effect, after execution, unless terminated by either party through December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners for District No. 2 agrees to pay the County of Morris an annual fee of $4,985.00 for 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey is hereby authorized to execute the agreement for fire dispatching services with the Rainbow Lakes Fire District No. 2, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Department of Law & Public Safety and made a part hereof by reference.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7752
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-148
WHEREAS, the Mount Tabor Fire Department District No. 1 has a need for fire dispatching services; and
WHEREAS, the Morris County Communications Center shall provide these services in a continuous 24-hour per day basis; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Tabor Fire Department District No. 1 has entered into an agreement with the County of Morris for a term of one year beginning January 1, 2021 and will remain in effect, after execution, unless terminated by either party through December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Tabor Fire Department District No. 1 agrees to pay the County of Morris an annual fee of $4,985.00 for 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey is hereby authorized to execute the agreement for fire dispatching services with the Mount Tabor Fire Department District No. 1, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Department of Law & Public Safety and made a part hereof by reference.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7746
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-149
WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on July 8, 2020 to American Asphalt and Milling Services for milling and resurfacing of Parsippany Road in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase the contract for final as built quantities to close out contracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on "Contract Change Order Request" No. 1-220347 is hereby approved as follows:
1. Vendor: American Asphalt and Milling Services, LLC 96 Midland Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
2. Item: Final as built quantities to close out the project 3. Increase in Cost: $ 26,423.84
4. New Contract Total: $ 561,516.52
5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been provided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability of funds is as listed in Account 04-216-55-953555-940; (-$1,344.40) and Account # 02-213-41-864995-391 (+$27,768.24).
6. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said contract modification.
7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7747
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-150
WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on July 8, 2020 to Schifano Construction Corp. for milling and resurfacing of Columbia Turnpike in the Borough of Florham Park; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to decrease the contract to conform to final as-built quantities to close out contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on "Contract Change Order Request" No. 1-220346 is hereby approved as follows:
1. Vendor: Schifano Construction Corp. 1 Smalley Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
2. Item: Final as built quantities to close out contract 3. Decrease in Cost: $ 12,252.24
4. New Contract Total: $1,031,805.81
5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been provided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability of funds is as listed in Account 04-216-55-953555-940 (-$25,837.90) and Account 02-213-41-864095-391 (+$13,585.66).
6. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said contract modification.
7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7751
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-151
WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on August 27, 2020 to Top Line Construction for various paving projects; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to decrease the contract as built quantities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on "Contract Change Order Request" No. 1-223469 is hereby approved as follows:
1. Vendor: Top Line Construction 22 5th St.
Somerville, NJ 08876 2. Item: As-built quantities 3. Decrease in Cost: $ 129,400.07 4. New Contract Total: $ 683,929.60
5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been provided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability of funds is as listed in Account 04-216-55-953555-940; (-$129,400.07).
6. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said contract modification.
7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7753
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-152
WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on April 6, 2020 for J.C. Contracting Inc. for intersection improvements on Boonton Turnpike and Ryerson Road in the Borough of Lincoln Park; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to decrease the contract for reduction due to elimination of intersection paving; was done with paving project to allow for continuous paving. The budget allocation for police traffic directors in the bid was not fully utilized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on "Contract Change Order Request" No. 1-216465 is hereby approved as follows:
1. Vendor: J.C. Contracting, Inc. 681 Mill Street
Rahway, NJ 07065
2. Item: For reduction due to elimination of intersection paving; was done with paving project to allow for continuous paving. The budget allocation for police traffic directors in the bid was not fully utilized.
3. Decrease in Cost: $ 45,762.60 4. New Contract Total: $ 243,403.15
5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been provided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability of funds is as listed in Account 04-216-55-953530-940; (-$45,762.60).
6. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said contract modification.
7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7759
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-153
WHEREAS, the Morris County Library has been utilizing, and continues to need, support of eBooks and eAudiobooks from Bibliotheca, LLC and has deemed it advisable and in the public interest to continue to maintain said services for the Morris County Library; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A-11-5.1, et seq., eBooks and eAudiobooks are excepted from public bidding; and
WHEREAS, the award of this award constitutes a total not to exceed expenditure of $75,000.00, which is above the $17,500 threshold pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Bibliotheca, LLC of Norcross, GA (Vendor #32625) has completed and submitted a business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Bibliotheca, LLC has not made any reportable contributions to a candidate or political committee in the County of Morris in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Bibliotheca, LLC from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue Certificate of Availability of Funds through the budgetary accounting encumbrance process, which shall take place as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.1 to 5.5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that a contract be awarded as follows to:
1. Contract #C21-60 is hereby award to Bibliotheca, LLC of Norcross, GA is not to exceed $75,000.00, to be draw from account # 01-201-29-390100-028 for the term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023.
2. That notice of this contract award to Bibliotheca, LLC will be published in the Daily Record within ten (10) days of adoption of this Resolution.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7754
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-154
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:
1. That the County of Morris hereby awards an additional grant not to exceed $100,000 from the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority’s allocation from the Morris County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to the Township of Morris for their contribution towards the purchase of the ValleVue Farm Preserve Acquisition – Phase 2 project.
2. That the Treasurer issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds indicating that funds are available from the Morris County Open Space – Municipal Utilities Authority Account #13-290-56-580555-888 and process payment to the grantee or its designated agent as directed by the Office of the MCMUA, all in accordance with this resolution.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7758
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-155
WHEREAS, the County of Morris has deemed it advisable and in the public interest to acquire Two (2) 2021 Or Newer Ford F450 (Or Equivalent) 4x4 Ambulances; and
WHEREAS, bids were prepared and advertised for as Contract No. B21-43 “Two (2) 2021 Or Newer Ford F450 (Or Equivalent) 4x4 Ambulances” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, a public bid was received by the Purchasing Agent on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM prevailing time from one (1) bidder and subsequently reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the sole bid is being rejected due to the failure to acknowledge the issued addenda pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2(e) “Required mandatory items for bid plans, specification”, creating a fatal defect that renders the bid proposal unresponsive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:
1. That the sole bid be rejected as non-responsive.
2. That the Purchasing Agent hereby is directed to rebid the project as Contract No.: B21-43R titled “Two (2) 2021 Or Newer Ford F450 (Or Equivalent) 4x4 Ambulances Rebid” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., the Local Public Contracts Law.
3. That this resolution take effect immediately.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7761
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-156
WHEREAS, the County of Morris deemed it advisable in the public interest to advertise and receive bids for the provision of Construction Services, titled “B21-45 Replacement of County Bridge No. 1400-814 on Palmer Road over Mill Brook in the Townships of Denville & Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey”; and
WHEREAS, public bids were received on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time in conformance of N.J.S.A. 40A11-1 et seq., the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division received and reviewed bids documents submitted by six (6) contractors; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division forwarded the responsive bids to the using Department for review and recommendation, and the Department of Public Works found CMS Construction, Inc., of Plainfield, NJ to be the most responsive, responsible contractor; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue Certificate of Availability of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that a contract be awarded as follows:
CMS Construction Inc. 521 North Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 Vendor ID # 28327 Account #:
Total Amount: Not to exceed $1,090,334.00
Contract Term: All work items shall be substantially completed within one-hundred eighty (180) calendar days after notification of award of contract and notice to proceed from the County Engineer’s office. Final completion of all work and punch list items shall be completed within two-hundred ten (210) calendar days from notice to proceed from County Engineer’s office. Liquidated damages, assessed in accordance with Section 2.G of the Instructions to Bidders and Statutory Requirements contained herein for delays to Contract Time caused by the contractor, shall be enforced.
1. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said agreement as prepared by County Counsel.
2. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
02-213-41-864804-392 $970,000.00 04-216-55-953455-940 $120,334.00
ID# 7767
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-157
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2018, in accordance with Resolution #29, the Board of Chosen Freeholders (n/k/a the Board of County Commissioners) (hereinafter "Board") granted Preliminary Approval for flood mitigation acquisition funding to the Borough of Lincoln Park’s CORE application for national disaster # 4021, Hurricane Irene, to cover up to a 75% cost share and soft cost reimbursement, including the parcel located at 185 Riveredge Road, Block 120.1, Lot 6 ("property"). The remaining 25% cost share will be provided by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection or homeowner donation of value (25%); and
WHEREAS, the County Treasurer ("Treasurer") has issued a Certificate of Availability of Funds designated as # 178505 for the property; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Lincoln Park ("Grantee") has provided the Board an executed Grant Agreement and requests a 75% cost share in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the purchase of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to authorize the Treasurer to draw county funds in the amount requested by the Grantee for the acquisition of said parcel, subject to review and approval of all required documents by the Office of County Counsel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:
1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant not to exceed $75,000 from the Morris County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust to the Borough of Lincoln Park for the flood mitigation project area entitled "South-4", and specifically for the parcel located at 185 Riveredge Road, Block 120.1, Lot 6, subject to receipt and approval of all required documents by the Office of County Counsel.
2. That the Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to sign and execute an agreement for the aforesaid grant, and the Clerk to attest to the same, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Office of Planning and Preservation made a part hereof by reference.
3. That the Board of County Commissioners hereby accepts the dedication of any facilities under County jurisdiction, including but not limited to sight triangle easements, bridge maintenance easements and roadway dedications (per official map) as required by the grant agreement.
4. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to process payment to the Grantee or its designated agent as directed by the Office of Planning and Preservation, all in accordance with this resolution.
5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7770
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-158
WHEREAS, the County of Morris, Department of Law & Public Safety deems it advisable and in the public interest to purchase Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) training for Morris County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A-11-5(2) et seq., a contract is excepted from public bidding if it is entered into with the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was received from Anchor Innovation, Inc., for the above mentioned service under GSA Schedule 84 Contract #GS07F5694R, dated 2/4/2021; and
WHEREAS, the award of this resolution constitutes a total not to exceed expenditure of $35,715.00, which is above the $17,500 threshold pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue Certificate of Availability of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that a contract be awarded as follows to:
Anchor Innovation, Inc. Law & Public Safety
532 Central Avenue Account: 02-213-41-784020-391 Virginia Beach, VA 23254 Amount: $35,715.00
Vendor #29816 GS-07F-5694R
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7773
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-159
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2018 an agreement was entered into between the County of Morris and Daniel W. Henn, 323 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974, which allowed the Director of Finance/County Treasurer to retain twenty (20%) percent of Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Five Dollars ($7,995.00) which is One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($1,599.00) to be placed on deposit in an interest bearing account with the County through its Road Inspection Office in lieu of a Maintenance Bond for Road opening permit #17-06 for work and construction done on 426 Mountain Avenue, Long Hill; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division of the County of Morris has requested that the County of Morris, through its Director of Finance/County Treasurer, release the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($1,599.00) together with accrued interest on said amount to Daniel W. Henn, 323 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris that the Director of Finance/County Treasurer be and is hereby authorized to release the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($1,599.00) together with accrued interest on said amount to Daniel W. Henn, 323 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7774
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-160
WHEREAS, the County of Morris deemed it advisable in the public interest to advertise and receive proposals for the provision of Engineering Design Services, titled RFP# “P20-180 (A-D) Engineering Design Services for the Complete Replacement of Morris County Bridges #1400-369, 1400-880, 1400-992, & 1401-127”; and
WHEREAS, public proposals were received on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time in conformance of N.J.S.A. 40A11-1 et seq., the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division received and reviewed proposal documents submitted by nine (9) contractors, with one being rejected due to an incurable defect; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division forwarded the remaining eight (8) responsive proposals to the using Department for review and recommendation, and the Department of Public Works found Genesis Engineering, LLC, of Lafayette, NJ to be the most responsive, responsible respondent for Morris County Bridge #1400-369 (A) Cherry Hill Road; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that a contract be awarded as follows:
Genesis Engineering, LLC 21 Sunset Inn Drive Lafayette, NJ 07848 Vendor ID # 30482
Account #: 04-216-55-953531-909 Total Amount: $100,000.00
Contract Term: Three-hundred sixty-five (365) days inclusive of NJDEP Permit review time from notice to proceed from the County Engineer.
1. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said agreement as prepared by County Counsel.
2. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7775
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-161
WHEREAS, the County of Morris deemed it advisable in the public interest to advertise and receive bids for Replacement of Emergency Generator, Bid# B21-46 titled “Replacement of Emergency Generator at the Morris County Courthouse”; and
WHEREAS, public bids were advertised and received on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time in conformance of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division reviewed the bid documents submitted by eight (8) bidders, and found the proposals submitted to be in order, and forwarded same to the using Department for review and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings & Grounds found TSUJ Corporation from Wayne, NJ to be the most responsive, responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that a contract be awarded as follows:
TSUJ Corporation P O Box 4621 Wayne, NJ 07474 Vendor ID # 26599
Budget Line Item: 04-216-55-953490-951 Total Amount: $498,777.00
Contract Term: All work and punch list items shall be completed within one hundred and forty (140) calendar days after Notice to Proceed from the Morris County Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds. 1. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said agreement as prepared by County Counsel.
2. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7776
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-162
WHEREAS, the County of Morris deemed it advisable in the public interest to advertise and receive proposals for the provision of Engineering Design Services, titled RFP# “P20-180 (A-D) Engineering Design Services for the Complete Replacement of Morris County Bridges #1400-369, 1400-880, 1400-992, & 1401-127”; and
WHEREAS, public proposals were received on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time in conformance of N.J.S.A. 40A11-1 et seq., the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division received and reviewed proposal documents submitted by nine (9) contractors, with one being rejected due to an incurable defect; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division forwarded the remaining eight (8) responsive proposals to the using Department for review and recommendation, and the Department of Public Works found NV5, of Parsippany, NJ to be the most responsive, responsible respondent for Morris County Bridge #1400-880 (B) Telemark Road; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that a contract be awarded as follows:
NV5 800 Lanidex Plaza Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Vendor ID # 19739 Account #: 04-216-55-953531-909 Total Amount: $126,700.15
Contract Term: Three-hundred sixty-five (365) days inclusive of NJDEP Permit review time from notice to proceed from the County Engineer.
1. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said agreement as prepared by County Counsel.
2. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7777
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-163
WHEREAS, the County of Morris deemed it advisable in the public interest to advertise and receive proposals for the provision of Engineering Design Services, titled RFP# “P20-180 (A-D) Engineering Design Services for the Complete Replacement of Morris County Bridges #1400-369, 1400-880, 1400-992, & 1401-127”; and
WHEREAS, public proposals were received on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time in conformance of N.J.S.A. 40A11-1 et seq., the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division received and reviewed proposal documents submitted by nine (9) contractors, with one being rejected due to an incurable defect; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division forwarded the remaining eight (8) responsive proposals to the using Department for review and recommendation, and the Department of Public Works found Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., of Trenton, NJ to be the most responsive, responsible respondent for Morris County Bridge #1400-992 (C) Indian Falls Road; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that a contract be awarded as follows:
Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. 1200 Lenox Drive Suite 101
Trenton, NJ 08648 Vendor ID # 21614
Account #: 04-216-55-953531-909 Total Amount: $148,708.00
Contract Term: Three-hundred sixty-five (365) days inclusive of NJDEP Permit review time from notice to proceed from the County Engineer.
1. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said agreement as prepared by County Counsel.
2. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7778
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-164
WHEREAS, the County of Morris deemed it advisable in the public interest to advertise and receive proposals for the provision of Engineering Design Services, titled RFP# “P20-180 (A-D) Engineering Design Services for the Complete Replacement of Morris County Bridges #1400-369, 1400-880, 1400-992, & 1401-127”; and
WHEREAS, public proposals were received on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time in conformance of N.J.S.A. 40A11-1 et seq., the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division received and reviewed proposal documents submitted by nine (9) contractors, with one being rejected due to an incurable defect; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division forwarded the remaining eight (8) responsive proposals to the using Department for review and recommendation, and the Department of Public Works found Greenman Pedersen Inc., of Lebanon, NJ to be the most responsive, responsible respondent for Morris County Bridge #1401-127 (D) Stephens Mill Road; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that a contract be awarded as follows:
Greenman Pedersen Inc. 100 Corporate Drive Suite 301 Lebanon, NJ 08833 Vendor ID # 15007 Account #: Total Amount: $112,575.00
Contract Term: Three-hundred sixty-five (365) days inclusive of NJDEP Permit review time from notice to proceed from the County Engineer.
1. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said agreement as prepared by County Counsel.
2. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
04-216-55-953531-909 $56,979.70 04-216-55-953560-909 $55,595.30
ID# 7779
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-165
WHEREAS, the County of Morris deemed it advisable in the public interest to advertise and receive bids for Replacement of Emergency Generator, Bid# B21-47 titled “Replacement of Emergency Generator at the Morris County Juvenile Detention Center”; and
WHEREAS, public bids were received on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time in conformance of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., the Local Public Contracts Law; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division reviewed the bid documents submitted by nine (9) bidders, and found the proposals submitted to be in order, and forwarded same to the using Department for review and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings & Grounds found TSUJ Corporation from Wayne, NJ to be the most responsive, responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that a contract be awarded as follows:
TSUJ Corporation P O Box 4621 Wayne, NJ 07474 Vendor ID # 26599
Budget Line Item: 04-216-55-953490-951 Total Amount: $118,077.00
Contract Term: All work and punch list items shall be completed within one hundred and forty (140) calendar days after Notice to Proceed from the Morris County Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds. 1. The Director of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute said agreement as prepared by County Counsel.
2. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7780
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-166
WHEREAS, the Morris County Library has been utilizing, and continues to need licensing and support of LINUX & Windows Runtime and XFS Server for the County’s AOSS system from Unitronix Data Systems, Inc., and has deemed it advisable and in the public interest to continue to maintain said services for the Morris County Department of Human Services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.1(dd), proprietary licenses & software support services are excepted from public bidding; and
WHEREAS, the award of this award constitutes a total not to exceed expenditure of $75,000.00, which is above the $17,500 threshold pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Unitronix Data Systems, Inc. of Raritan, NJ (Vendor #446) has completed and submitted a business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Unitronix Data Systems, Inc. has not made any reportable contributions to a candidate or political committee in the County of Morris in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Unitronix Data Systems, Inc. from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the availability of funds is subject to the availability and appropriation of sufficient funds in the 2021 budget pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.1 to 5.5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that a contract be awarded as follows to:
1. Contract #C21-78 is hereby award to Unitronix Data Systems, Inc. of Raritan, NJ is not to exceed $20,980.00, to be draw from account # 01-201-27-345100-325 for the term of February 1, 2021 thru January 31, 2022.
2. That notice of this contract award to Unitronix Data Systems, Inc. will be published in the Daily Record within ten (10) days of adoption of this Resolution.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7742
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-167
WHEREAS, the Morris-Sussex-Warren Workforce Development Board (WDB), established in 1995 by Governor Christine Todd Whitman’s Executive Order #36, is required to periodically develop an application for recertification as directed by the State Employment and Training Commission (SETC); and
WHEREAS, the last application for recertification adopted by Resolution #16 on November 7, 2018 (IQM2 #5079) was submitted to the SETC in 2018; and
WHEREAS, the WDB has developed the 2020 application for recertification to submit to the SETC prior to the deadline of February 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Board of County Commissioners and the Chair of the WDB are required to sign this Application for Workforce Development Board 2020 Certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey, that the Director of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris is hereby authorized to sign the aforesaid 2020 Certification application, a copy of which is on file at the Workforce Development Board and made a part hereof by reference.
________________________________________ Debra L. Lynch, Clerk of the Board
ID# 7755
Board of County Commissioners
Morris County, New Jersey
RES-2021-168
WHEREAS, the Morris-Sussex-Warren Workforce Development Board (MSW WDB), whose fiscal agent is the County of Morris, is legally responsible for oversight of the local workforce investment system, including process improvements; and
WHEREAS, the best-practice and preferred method of performing oversight is independent monitoring and evaluation; and
WHEREAS, Change & Response Strategies, LLC, selected by the MSW WDB (Resolution #2020-450 adopted on 6-24-2020), has completed the Business Talent Matching Process Assessment and Redesign of the Morris-Sussex-Warren One-Stop Career Center’s support of local area businesses; and
WHEREAS, the MSW WDB desires to engage Change & Response Strategies, LLC in the implementation phase of the recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the MSW One-Stop Career Center for local area businesses and residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Morris in the State of New Je