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Resolution #070148
Awarding a Professional Services Contract for Performing Landfill Monitoring Well Sampling Services at the Pill Hill Landfill to Severn Trent Laboratories, Inc.
In The Not to Exceed Amount of $10,800.00
WHEREAS, the Township of Bernards requires services for professional landfill well sampling monitoring services; and
WHEREAS, Severn Trent Laboratories, Inc., has submitted a proposal dated February 13, 2007, outlining services to the township; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) exempts such professional services from competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, this professional services contract is not subject to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq as the contract amount is under the threshold; and
WHEREAS, the treasurer has certified funds are available in the Solid Waste Collection O.E. account # 7-01-26-305-204, line item appropriation or ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that a professional service contract be awarded to Renee Cusack of the firm Severn Trent Laboratories, Inc NJ License # NJ 015, 315 Fullerton Avenue, Newburgh, NY12550as follows:
- The contract will encompass services as outlined in the submitted proposal dated February 13, 2007.
- The contract term is from March 13, 2007 through December 31, 2007 for landfill monitoring well sampling and a not to exceed amount of $ 10,800.00.
- Billings must be rendered by the contractor within 30 days of service delivery.
- Any modification to this contract shall be requested in writing, approved by the Township Committee, and signed by both parties and upon obtaining said signatures shall immediately become part of the contract.
- No payments in excess of the “not to exceed” contract amounts will be approved, unless such services/expenditures are negotiated, agreed upon, and approved by the Township Committee in advance of service delivery.
- This contract shall, for all purposes, be deemed a NJ Contract and any provisions of this contract shall be governed and interpreted with the Laws of the State of New Jersey.
- The contractor shall report directly to Cynthia Lee, Township Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist, who will be the chief contact for the Township of Bernards on this project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernardsthat 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, Renee Cusack of the firm Severn Trent Laboratories, Inc., NJ Lic # NJ 015, am committed to follow all terms of this award.
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Renee Cusack of the firm Severn Trent Laboratories, Inc.
NJ Lic # NJ 015
Agenda and Date Voted: March 13, 2007
CFO CERTIFICATIONI, Bruce McArthur, CFO/Administrator of the Township of Bernards, hereby certify that adequate funds are available for the above referenced purchase in the amount of $10,800.00. Monies are available in line account: 7-01-26-305-204.
Date: 2/26/07
Explanatory Statement:
Each year the NJDEP requires that BernardsTownship contract with a New Jersey certified laboratory to perform quarterly sampling of the five existing monitoring wells on the Pill Hill Landfill property. The contract also includes result submission and report preparation to the NJDEP.
Date: February 21, 2007 Cynthia J. Lee, Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Bernards Township Health Department
PURCHASING CERTIFICATION
I herby certify that I have prepared this resolution and reviewed it for accuracy.
Date: February 21, 2007 /
Francis J. Decibus, QPA, Purchasing Agent
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify this is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Bernards Township Committee on 03/13/2007.
Denise Szabo, Municipal Clerk