Resolution #050285

Awarding a Professional Services Agreementfor Test and Soil Holes for Septic System- Phase 1

For Rehabilitated Housing Under the Township’s Housing Rehabilitation Program to

Peach Brothers, Inc. Septic Contractors

WHEREAS, the Township Committee as an element of its substantive certification approval, dated June 7, 2000, with amendment approval date of September 5, 2001, is required to implement a housing rehabilitation program; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee by Resolution #050191 adopted on April 7, 2005, entered into an agreement with Rehabco, Inc. to administer the Township’s rehabilitation program; and

WHEREAS, due to the emergency status of this portion of Project #BT 04-001, no bid was advertised. The homeowner received two estimates for Phase I as follows:

BT 04-001

/

Total Estimate Award

Peach Brothers Inc. / $2,100.00 / $2,100.00
Gerald Gardner Associates / $4,700.00 / $4,700.00

and

WHEREAS, Rehabco, Inc., is recommending the emergency estimate for Phase I be awarded to Peach Brothers Inc.., 70 Berkshire Valley Road, P.O. Box 280, Succasunna, NJ07876 and;

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has certified that funds are available in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, account #5-13-56-005-COA; and,

WHEREAS, the contractor shall report directly to Mr. Ervin Oross, REHABCO, INC. at (732) 477-7750. for this project; and,

BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with estimate specifications for Phase I, if Peach Brothers Inc. upon notification by REHABCO, INC. fails to execute the contract with fifteen (15) days of such notification, the Township may rescind the award to Peach Brothers Inc. and award the contract to Gerald Gardner Associates Inc.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey that a copy of this resolution be published in the official township newspaper, and be placed on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Bernards Township Purchasing Agent.

I agree to the terms as stated in the Resolution and by signing this document I, Charles E. Digney of the firmPeach Brothers, Inc., I am committed to follow all terms of this award.

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Charles E. Digney P.E. NJ Lic # 18746

Peach Brothers Inc.Project # BT 04-001 in the amount of $2,100.00

PO Box 280

Succasunna, New Jersey07876

Agenda and Date Voted:7/12/05

TREASURER’S CERTIFICATION
I, John M. Bolcato CPA, Treasurer of the Township of Bernards, hereby certify that adequate funds are available for the above referenced purchase in the amount of $ 2,100.00. Monies are available in: 5-13-56-005-COA.
Date: 7/5/05 /
John M Bolcato CPA, Treasurer

Explanatory Statement: An emergency situation has developed; applicants existing septic system is failing. The estimate, Phase I, is for preliminary work such as test holes, soil logs and design etc. Does not include any removal or repairs to the existing system, this will be part of Phase II. This is a portion of a REHAB approval for work to resolve health issues and to improve safety violations and to make improvements to the home.

Donald Davis, Development Control Officer/Housing Administrator

Date: June 29, 2005

PURCHASING CERTIFICATION
I herby certify that I have prepared this resolution and reviewed it for accuracy.
Date: June 30, 2005 / Francis J. Decibus, QPA, Purchasing Agent
I, Denise Szabo, the BernardsTownship Municipal Clerk, certify this is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the BernardsTownship Committee on .