{ "schema_version": "2.0", "metadata": { "title": "Berkeley Heights no-bid contract registry", "period_start": "2019-01-01", "as_of": "2026-10-19", "verified_minimum": 259, "needs_review_count": 71, "count_status": "Source-confirmed formal-bidding exemptions — documented minimum, not an exhaustive count", "coverage": "The current Clerk legal-notice archive starts in August 2025. Earlier awards were checked against available council minutes and packets, including fresh 2021 downloads. This is not a complete transaction-level contract register. Missing adoption records, incomplete historical packet review, uncertain new awards versus amendments, and below-threshold purchases can add awards. The Needs records list is illustrative and not exhaustive.", "year_counts": { "2019": 22, "2020": 23, "2021": 30, "2022": 31, "2023": 33, "2024": 31, "2025": 37, "2026": 52 }, "definition": "Specific awarded contracts whose official records expressly state an award without competitive bids or an exemption of the subject contract from public bidding. Qualifications/proposals may still have been solicited. Generic legal recitals, service labels, unresolved adoption, conflicting procurement records and cooperative purchases are outside the count.", "cautions": [ "This is a verified minimum from available online records, not every township contract or a complete transaction-level register.", "The township’s procurement classification is reported as stated; inclusion is not a finding of illegality or wrongdoing.", "An exemption from formal competitive bidding does not establish absence of solicitation, qualifications review, quotations or competition.", "Authorized caps, monthly retainers and stated amounts are not verified actual spending. Do not sum these fields as township expenditures.", "Cooperative purchases, amendments, duplicates and tabled proposals were excluded from the verified-award count.", "Items needing review are shown separately and excluded from the 296 verified awards. The review list is illustrative, not exhaustive.", "Unknown fields mean not yet verified in this research, not that the underlying record or work does not exist.", "Differences between years reflect record coverage and classification as well as awards; they do not independently establish a trend.", "Earlier classifications were rechecked against contract-specific statements, adoption and related procurement evidence. A boilerplate statement cannot override a same-award bidding or cooperative-purchasing conflict." ], "methodology": [ "Start with official council minutes, packets and Clerk award notices; keep links to adoption and procurement-basis records.", "Count awards only where adoption and the stated non-formal-bid basis were verified; keep unresolved candidates separate.", "Map individual votes only to the exact resolution/item and named engagement or to an explicit adopted consent range; retain source excerpts and omissions.", "Retain original source descriptions and distinguish monthly pricing, aggregate authorizations and unknown payment amounts." ], "classification_audit": { "status": "complete", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "prior_count": 296, "original_awards_rechecked": 296, "retained_original_awards": 258, "removed_from_prior_count": 38, "corrected_date_awards": 1, "current_count": 259, "limitations": "No conflict was found in the reviewed source context for included awards. This does not establish absence of all competition or replace legal review. Uncertain and conflicting entries are not counted." } }, "awards": [ { "date": "2019-01-01", "vendor": "August Santore", "purpose": "Public Defender", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "reference": "Minutes item 4; p5", "notes": "Annual appointment; 2019-01-01 packet verifies actual contract award under professional-services exemption, not merely an employment appointment. Amount not specified in award resolution.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=10", "id": "bh-nb-20190101-57cf2e964c", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2019, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 1 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Kingsley", "Medeiros", "Poage", "Yellin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [ "Bavoso" ], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Yellin", "second_by": "Kingsley", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": "4. Resolution consenting to the appointment of August Santore as the Public Defender.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Yellin\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-57cf2e964c", "vendor": "August Santore", "award_date": "2019-01-01", "record_sha256": "721c5c8cb226c9d00ce4d7aa19e007b627a42bc1575c9e2479af6568691dcf23", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "this contract is awarded without competitive bidding", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\" under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which practice is regulated by law, and which practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged, formal course of specified education and instruction, and because it is impossible at this time to know the exact dimensions of the services to be performed, and accordingly, written specifications, and additionally, because the said services are of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of competitive bids due to the subjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the ethical requirements of such profession will not permit such bidding;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=10", "page": 10, "source_text_sha256": "ac2a73d10590a549539ce643bebb30850e2fcf1a1cf74bca57ada1ad146b85c3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "page": 5, "quote": "4. Resolution consenting to the appointment of August Santore as the Public Defender.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Yellin\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 4; p5", "source_text_sha256": "55dd76f1d45a533ce85b1f947de1fe3d34665b1d21231ef760410f985f4bfe2e" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=23", "page": 23, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=10", "page": 10 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "page": 5 } ] } } }, { "date": "2019-01-01", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro LLC", "purpose": "Employee Benefit Broker", "amount": 10000, "amount_text": "$10,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "reference": "Minutes item 11; p7", "notes": "Annual appointment; 2019-01-01 packet verifies actual contract award under professional-services exemption, not merely an employment appointment. Cap, not expenditure.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=17", "id": "bh-nb-20190101-02d0f1840c", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2019, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=17", "page": 17, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 10000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 1 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Kingsley", "Medeiros", "Poage", "Yellin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [ "Bavoso" ], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Couto", "second_by": "Medeiros", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": "11. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, as the Township\n Employee Benefit Broker.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-02d0f1840c", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro LLC", "award_date": "2019-01-01", "record_sha256": "6394cd4fe1b79b5b5b36b64b33d24f475e2f01f719380ca281fc67151f604e99", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is appointed Employee Benefit Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019, for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=17", "page": 17, "source_text_sha256": "ac2a73d10590a549539ce643bebb30850e2fcf1a1cf74bca57ada1ad146b85c3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7, "quote": "11. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, as the Township\n Employee Benefit Broker.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 11; p7", "source_text_sha256": "55dd76f1d45a533ce85b1f947de1fe3d34665b1d21231ef760410f985f4bfe2e" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=23", "page": 23, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=17", "page": 17 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "date": "2019-01-01", "vendor": "CGP&H", "purpose": "Affordable Housing Administrative Agent", "amount": 15000, "amount_text": "$15,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "reference": "Minutes item 24; p11", "notes": "Annual appointment; 2019-01-01 packet verifies actual contract award under professional-services exemption, not merely an employment appointment. Cap, not expenditure.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=11", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=31", "id": "bh-nb-20190101-69f316f3c8", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2019, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=31", "page": 31, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 15000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 1 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Kingsley", "Medeiros", "Poage", "Yellin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [ "Bavoso" ], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Poage", "second_by": "Kingsley", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": "24. Resolution appointing CGP&H as Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for the Township\n of Berkeley Heights.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Poage\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-69f316f3c8", "vendor": "CGP&H", "award_date": "2019-01-01", "record_sha256": "b8f06409a8a00a7904512950fb45dbe0580707f646878d08f689076c5ba3cea9", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CGP&H is appointed to provide Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=31", "page": 31, "source_text_sha256": "ac2a73d10590a549539ce643bebb30850e2fcf1a1cf74bca57ada1ad146b85c3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "24. Resolution appointing CGP&H as Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for the Township\n of Berkeley Heights.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Poage\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 24; p11", "source_text_sha256": "55dd76f1d45a533ce85b1f947de1fe3d34665b1d21231ef760410f985f4bfe2e" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=23", "page": 23, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=31", "page": 31 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=11", "page": 11 } ] } } }, { "date": "2019-01-01", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum PC", "purpose": "Labor/Personnel Counsel", "amount": 50000, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "reference": "Minutes item 10; p7", "notes": "Annual appointment; 2019-01-01 packet verifies actual contract award under professional-services exemption, not merely an employment appointment. Cap, not expenditure.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=16", "id": "bh-nb-20190101-7dcd5a2532", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2019, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=16", "page": 16, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 1 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Kingsley", "Medeiros", "Poage", "Yellin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [ "Bavoso" ], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Yellin", "second_by": "Medeiros", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": "10. Resolution consenting to the appointment of DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer &\n Flaum, PC, as Labor/Personnel Counsel.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Yellin\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-7dcd5a2532", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum PC", "award_date": "2019-01-01", "record_sha256": "66646802f3f2ffa69331e570061696e334b792cfd978a38e23b869598b0bc58f", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis. Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. is appointed to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=16", "page": 16, "source_text_sha256": "ac2a73d10590a549539ce643bebb30850e2fcf1a1cf74bca57ada1ad146b85c3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7, "quote": "10. Resolution consenting to the appointment of DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer &\n Flaum, PC, as Labor/Personnel Counsel.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Yellin\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 10; p7", "source_text_sha256": "55dd76f1d45a533ce85b1f947de1fe3d34665b1d21231ef760410f985f4bfe2e" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=23", "page": 23, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=16", "page": 16 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "date": "2019-01-01", "vendor": "McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP", "purpose": "Special Labor Attorney", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "reference": "Minutes item 9; p6", "notes": "Annual appointment; 2019-01-01 packet verifies actual contract award under professional-services exemption, not merely an employment appointment. 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Mayor Devanney answered\nand a brief discussion followed.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Kingsley\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n 10\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Reorganization JVIeeting - January 1, 2019\n\n\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-e294966640", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "award_date": "2019-01-01", "record_sha256": "3967443eb9f278d043fe26ec6c691ee8145b29976e8f823d2b9253aa699fdb84", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Palumbo Renaud & DeAppolonia is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=14", "page": 14, "source_text_sha256": "ac2a73d10590a549539ce643bebb30850e2fcf1a1cf74bca57ada1ad146b85c3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=6", "page": 6, "quote": "8. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Palumbo Renaud & DeAppolonia, as Township\n Tax Attorney.\n\n\nMr. Couto stated that he did not have sufficient information to vote yes at this time.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Medeiros\n Seconder: Mr. Yellin\n Ayes: Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: Mr. Couto and Mlrs. Kingsley\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 8; p6", "source_text_sha256": "55dd76f1d45a533ce85b1f947de1fe3d34665b1d21231ef760410f985f4bfe2e" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Phillips Preiss is appointed Township Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019, not to exceed $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=19", "page": 19, "source_text_sha256": "ac2a73d10590a549539ce643bebb30850e2fcf1a1cf74bca57ada1ad146b85c3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7, "quote": "13. Resolution consenting to the appointment ofPhillips Preiss as Township Planner.\n\n\nMr. Couto asked for confirmation that this appointment is for new projects going forward and that\nthe current planner will continue on the projects which are still in progress. Mayor Devanney\nconfirmed.\n\n\nMrs. Kingsley explained that she is voting against this because she doesn't feel like she has enough\ninformation.\n\n\n\n 7\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Reorganization Meeting - January 1, 2019\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Medeiros\n Seconder: Mr. Yellin\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: Mrs. Kingsley\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 13; p7", "source_text_sha256": "55dd76f1d45a533ce85b1f947de1fe3d34665b1d21231ef760410f985f4bfe2e" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Amount not specified in award resolution.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=12", "id": "bh-nb-20190101-bdabc8774a", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2019, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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She cited her experience\nas an auditor for a public accounting firm and noted that she would have liked the opportunity to\ninterview the firms before making a selection.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Reorganization MEeeting - January 1, 2019\n\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: Mrs. Kingsley\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-bdabc8774a", "vendor": "Suplee Clooney & Co.", "award_date": "2019-01-01", "record_sha256": "466ab1d18cdf900b418d181ee358f460842f4530bbcd189b94e834b623aff083", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Suplee Clooney & Co. is appointed to provide Auditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=12", "page": 12, "source_text_sha256": "ac2a73d10590a549539ce643bebb30850e2fcf1a1cf74bca57ada1ad146b85c3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "page": 5, "quote": "6. 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She cited her experience\nas an auditor for a public accounting firm and noted that she would have liked the opportunity to\ninterview the firms before making a selection.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Reorganization MEeeting - January 1, 2019\n\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: Mrs. Kingsley\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 6; p5", "source_text_sha256": "55dd76f1d45a533ce85b1f947de1fe3d34665b1d21231ef760410f985f4bfe2e" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=23", "page": 23, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=12", "page": 12 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "page": 5 } ] } } }, { "date": "2019-01-01", "vendor": "Van Cleef Engineering Associates", "purpose": "Engineering services related to wastewater treatment plant", "amount": 50000, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "reference": "Minutes item 12; p7", "notes": "Annual appointment; 2019-01-01 packet verifies actual contract award under professional-services exemption, not merely an employment appointment. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment of Van Cleef Engineering Associates for Engineering\n Services related to the Waste Water Treatment Plant.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Kingsley\n Seconder: Mr. Yellin\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-881abf69af", "vendor": "Van Cleef Engineering Associates", "award_date": "2019-01-01", "record_sha256": "b73aec71de6789ce80300a005dba3807994f7d149f44f900ffaff81dc3d31347", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Van Cleef Engineering Associates is appointed to provide Engineering Services related to the Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=18", "page": 18, "source_text_sha256": "ac2a73d10590a549539ce643bebb30850e2fcf1a1cf74bca57ada1ad146b85c3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7, "quote": "12. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Van Cleef Engineering Associates for Engineering\n Services related to the Waste Water Treatment Plant.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Kingsley\n Seconder: Mr. Yellin\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 12; p7", "source_text_sha256": "55dd76f1d45a533ce85b1f947de1fe3d34665b1d21231ef760410f985f4bfe2e" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment of Weber Dowd Law LLC as Municipal Attorney.\n\n\n Mr. Couto expressed his hesitation in voting yes given that he has not met with Mr. Dowd.\n\n\n Mrs. Kingsley noted that she does not feel that she has adequate information to make an informed\n decision.\n\n\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Kingsley\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\n Ayes: Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: Mr. Couto and Mrs. Kingsley\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Bavoso\n\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-f404e9ca15", "vendor": "Weber Dowd Law LLC", "award_date": "2019-01-01", "record_sha256": "c9d65f069dc6e73f08d786c74d63309b7c628659bcb5b5ea88f965472cc6c7f5", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Appraisal Associates, Inc. is appointed Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=5", "page": 5, "source_text_sha256": "9c73c01e298074de8ebdf47b59927957e7727a374fb4beb31d3b4b036f8fd492", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=5", "page": 5, "quote": "2. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment of August Santore as the Public Defender.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Couto i\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage ;\nAyes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-871114298d", "vendor": "August Santore", "award_date": "2020-01-02", "record_sha256": "a7e30e85068033425026dcc6055d498b16490b801d76d7cdf20690fdd2d5c538", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "this contract is awarded without competitive bidding", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\" under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which practice is regulated by law, and which practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged, formal course of specified education and instruction, and because it is impossible at this time to know the exact dimensions of the services to be performed, and accordingly, written specifications, and additionally, because the said services are of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of competitive bids due to the subjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the ethical requirements of such profession will not permit such bidding;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=15", "page": 15, "source_text_sha256": "5046d9109051a33e118e21e87609a8ebdb7d5f05d1cec546d9495e446b54c8db", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=5", "page": 5, "quote": "8. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed Affordable Housing Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, not to exceed $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=30", "page": 30, "source_text_sha256": "5046d9109051a33e118e21e87609a8ebdb7d5f05d1cec546d9495e446b54c8db", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "23. Resolution appointing Harbor Consultants as Affordable Housing Planner for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Poage\nSeconder: Mr. Yellin\nAyes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNays: None\nAbstain: | None\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 23; p9", "source_text_sha256": "bf458dcc419d2808e60d738ce3205364032e4bee45d8ee6ff3445e50e691099b" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Integra Realty Resources is appointed Professional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the List of Assignments, which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=40", "page": 40, "source_text_sha256": "5046d9109051a33e118e21e87609a8ebdb7d5f05d1cec546d9495e446b54c8db", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "quote": "32. Resolution appointing Integra Realty Services as Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services\nfor the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMr. Couto\n\nMrs. Poage\n\nMrs, Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 32; p12", "source_text_sha256": "bf458dcc419d2808e60d738ce3205364032e4bee45d8ee6ff3445e50e691099b" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment of McManimon and Scotland, LLC, as the Township\nBond Counsel in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Brahimaj\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-21891f7e31", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland and Baumann LLC", "award_date": "2020-01-02", "record_sha256": "712c5fcd59463ce235bd56239dd8c81bd781fc66928606de1d44a2c6784d26f7", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), bust such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC is appointed Bond Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=32", "page": 32, "source_text_sha256": "5046d9109051a33e118e21e87609a8ebdb7d5f05d1cec546d9495e446b54c8db", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "25. Resolution consenting to the appointment of McManimon and Scotland, LLC, as the Township\nBond Counsel in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Brahimaj\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 25; p10", "source_text_sha256": "bf458dcc419d2808e60d738ce3205364032e4bee45d8ee6ff3445e50e691099b" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment of Michael Mitzner as the Municipal Prosecutor.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Yellin\nSeconder: Mr. Medeiros\nAyes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-7ebed8b271", "vendor": "Michael Mitzner", "award_date": "2020-01-02", "record_sha256": "47b879600cf9896fbeb374ca514cc0c91cce6baa7daa4c5313a938d2ab11d99f", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "this contract is awarded without competitive bidding", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\" under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which practice is regulated by law, and which practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged, formal course of specified education and instruction, and because it is impossible at this time to know the exact dimensions of the services to be performed, and accordingly, written specifications, and additionally, because the said services are of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of competitive bids due to the subjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the ethical requirements of such profession will not permit such bidding;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=13", "page": 13, "source_text_sha256": "5046d9109051a33e118e21e87609a8ebdb7d5f05d1cec546d9495e446b54c8db", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=5", "page": 5, "quote": "6. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Michael Mitzner as the Municipal Prosecutor.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Yellin\nSeconder: Mr. Medeiros\nAyes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 6; p5", "source_text_sha256": "bf458dcc419d2808e60d738ce3205364032e4bee45d8ee6ff3445e50e691099b" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is appointed as Financial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=34", "page": 34, "source_text_sha256": "5046d9109051a33e118e21e87609a8ebdb7d5f05d1cec546d9495e446b54c8db", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "27, Resolution appointing NW Financial Group, LLC as Financial Advisor for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights for the term to expire on December 31, 2020.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMrs. Kingsley\n\nMr. Yellin\n\nMrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 27; p10", "source_text_sha256": "bf458dcc419d2808e60d738ce3205364032e4bee45d8ee6ff3445e50e691099b" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Palumbo Renaud & DeAppolonio is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42, "source_text_sha256": "5046d9109051a33e118e21e87609a8ebdb7d5f05d1cec546d9495e446b54c8db", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "quote": "34. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment of Van Cleef Engineering Associates for Engineering\nServices related to the Waste Water Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMr. Couto\n\nMr. Medeiros\n\nMrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 26; p10", "source_text_sha256": "bf458dcc419d2808e60d738ce3205364032e4bee45d8ee6ff3445e50e691099b" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Van Cleef Engineering Associates is appointed On Call Licensed Operator S4/C2 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=38", "page": 38, "source_text_sha256": "5046d9109051a33e118e21e87609a8ebdb7d5f05d1cec546d9495e446b54c8db", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "31. Resolution authorizing the contract with Van Cleef Engineering Associates for the provision of\nOn-call Licensed Operator S4/C2 services for the Township’s Waste Water Treatment Plant in\nan amount not to exceed $7,500.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMrs. Brahimaj\n\nMr. Medeiros\n\nMrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nll\n\n\n\f\nTownship Council Minutes\nReorganization Meeting — January 2, 2020\n\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 31; p11", "source_text_sha256": "bf458dcc419d2808e60d738ce3205364032e4bee45d8ee6ff3445e50e691099b" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Weber Dowd Law LLC is appointed as Municipal Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=8", "page": 8, "source_text_sha256": "5046d9109051a33e118e21e87609a8ebdb7d5f05d1cec546d9495e446b54c8db", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=3", "page": 3, "quote": "1. 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Resolution awarding a professional services contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for\n surveying, engineering and construction management services for NIDOT FY20 Road Program-\n Various Streets, in an amount not to exceed $54,250.00.\n\n\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Poage\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20200721-ce837907bf", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "award_date": "2020-07-21", "record_sha256": "85a5743c26af699652cdb56918e0f260fe168863fde7b52e9ab7b8ae83cc36af", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "exceed $54,250.00, pursuant to their proposal dated July 15, 2020. 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Resolution appointing Weber Dowd Law, as Special Municipal Attorney for Township for the\n time period commencing January 1, 2021 thru March 31, 2021.\n\n\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Vamerin, Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-727eee9c42", "vendor": "Weber Dowd Law", "award_date": "2021-01-05", "record_sha256": "f43c49b57e5f33d901b7aa4e44ec5f88d0930e765320f356a1dff9d10a675529", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 et seq.). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Weber Dowd Law, LLC is appointed as Special Municipal Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the time period commencing January 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, to provide limited municipal attorney services as required by the Township and in coordination with the Township Attorney;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=67", "page": 67, "source_text_sha256": "876f2a742e631e0e994bc58e8185992d5da994f4e2b18f4d5d1a3496cd7fbe5d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=14", "page": 14, "quote": "48. Resolution appointing Weber Dowd Law, as Special Municipal Attorney for Township for the\n time period commencing January 1, 2021 thru March 31, 2021.\n\n\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Vamerin, Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 48; p14", "source_text_sha256": "8d2d64d6a2c3c78aa332131a80ca89897ad764d06c1344dcac3e16a9017411a1" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=53", "page": 53, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=67", "page": 67 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=14", "page": 14 } ] } } }, { "date": "2021-01-05", "vendor": "Wielkotz & Company", "purpose": "Auditor", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated in minutes heading", "basis": "Professional services", "reference": "Minutes item 25; p8", "notes": "Packet expressly exempts contract from formal public bidding; advertised fair-and-open RFQ process. Minutes record approval. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment ofWielkotz & Company as Township Auditor.\n\n\nMr. Yellin raised concerns with the firm Wielkotz & Company and spoke to his reasons for not\nsupporting this resolution.\nMr. Medeiros spoke to his opposition to this resolution and changing the auditor.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Yellin\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-9b059b570f", "vendor": "Wielkotz & Company", "award_date": "2021-01-05", "record_sha256": "a8fca517a5def4be9ffb0af2650ec6fc3474b6a411787a31aea41ab900a5e4ac", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Wielkotz & Company is appointed to provide Auditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=31", "page": 31, "source_text_sha256": "876f2a742e631e0e994bc58e8185992d5da994f4e2b18f4d5d1a3496cd7fbe5d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "quote": "25. Resolution consenting to the appointment ofWielkotz & Company as Township Auditor.\n\n\nMr. Yellin raised concerns with the firm Wielkotz & Company and spoke to his reasons for not\nsupporting this resolution.\nMr. Medeiros spoke to his opposition to this resolution and changing the auditor.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Yellin\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 25; p8", "source_text_sha256": "8d2d64d6a2c3c78aa332131a80ca89897ad764d06c1344dcac3e16a9017411a1" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution awarding a professional services contract to Neglia Engineering, for land surveying\n services for tax maps update, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Medeiros\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Varnerin, Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 4; p5", "source_text_sha256": "7935008f5c92356578cb8439d3629edb530e3fb2cbfec98d95932617f4d59a6e" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution authorizing a professional services contract with Van Cleef Engineering Associates\n for proposed improvements to Peppertown Park in an amount not to exceed $37,008.00.\n\n\nMrs. Kingsley noted that this money was included in last year's capital budget.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Vamerin\n Seconder: Mr. Yellin\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Vamerin, Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 4; p5", "source_text_sha256": "1c4f955536582b19cba3c7fc178881220fe8323f7ef594ec609181788fa9bab6" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, as the Township\n Employee Benefit Broker.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Donnelly\n Seconder: Mr. Varnerin\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Vamerin\n Nays; None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-540dcb6552", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro LLC", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "f6c252c7af1ef6bd4d8db71fda0d4a3dca43a0e9e93bf4985274909c4f22b173", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Metro, LLC as the Township\n Property and Casualty Broker.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Foster\n Seconder: Mr. Varnerin\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-aef2d314d0", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro LLC", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "66448874854dcba029a9e65d342d1fb6f47f5362305bcd5334c50bf7c6bb20c9", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment ofMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC, as the\n Township Bond Counsel in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Kingsley\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Vamerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 28; p9", "source_text_sha256": "b85a8b1ec86104954394ac4e46ad5c31b54941233539387cc3d69488a58c15d5" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment ofMoshood Muftau as the Municipal Prosecutor.\n\n\nMrs. Kingsley asked about scheduling conflicts. Mayor Devanney responded.\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Council Reorganization Meeting - January 4,2022\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Seconder: Mr. Varnerin\n Ayes; Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 6; p3", "source_text_sha256": "b85a8b1ec86104954394ac4e46ad5c31b54941233539387cc3d69488a58c15d5" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=19", "page": 19 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=3", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "date": "2022-01-04", "vendor": "NW Financial Group LLC", "purpose": "Financial Advisor", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "reference": "Minutes item 31; p9", "notes": "Annual contract appointment expressly exempt in packet; cap not stated in award resolution", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=9", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=51", "id": "bh-nb-20220104-532a0cf3ae", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2022, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=51", "page": 51, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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Resolution appointing NW Financial Group, LLC as Financial Advisor for the Township of\n Berkeley Heights for the term to expire on December 31, 2022.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mr. Vamerin\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Vamerin\n Nays: None\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council Reorganization IVIeeting - January 4,2022\n\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-532a0cf3ae", "vendor": "NW Financial Group LLC", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "81acf1636721798d904f4ddeb0655c7a903eed425fa3c038819392ace2c315c8", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is appointed as Financial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=51", "page": 51, "source_text_sha256": "da7830324e978bdb10df3a583be6e5e520a392618c350506d24d8b71eb4cb5a6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "31. Resolution appointing NW Financial Group, LLC as Financial Advisor for the Township of\n Berkeley Heights for the term to expire on December 31, 2022.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mr. Vamerin\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Vamerin\n Nays: None\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Council Reorganization IVIeeting - January 4,2022\n\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 31; p9", "source_text_sha256": "b85a8b1ec86104954394ac4e46ad5c31b54941233539387cc3d69488a58c15d5" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution appointing Neglia Engineering Associates for general engineering Services for the\n Township.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Seconder: Mr. Varnerin\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-a206fbf7c9", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "c9bca852e5d07541d0ff3f4fb6b1705a449cb9127f502d852166f8dc7bd866ed", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Engineering Associates is appointed for General Engineering services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=49", "page": 49, "source_text_sha256": "da7830324e978bdb10df3a583be6e5e520a392618c350506d24d8b71eb4cb5a6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "30. Resolution appointing Neglia Engineering Associates for general engineering Services for the\n Township.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Seconder: Mr. Varnerin\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 30; p9", "source_text_sha256": "b85a8b1ec86104954394ac4e46ad5c31b54941233539387cc3d69488a58c15d5" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Phillips Preiss is appointed Township Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, not to exceed $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=65", "page": 65, "source_text_sha256": "e01b9fa6d198e5a7aaafb9a37e591e60d3fdb5256adffdc28ebaa306afc38a27", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "39. Resolution consenting to the appointment ofPhillips Preiss as Township Planner in an amount\n not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover; Mr. Foster\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Vamerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 39; p11", "source_text_sha256": "b85a8b1ec86104954394ac4e46ad5c31b54941233539387cc3d69488a58c15d5" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC is appointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=39", "page": 39, "source_text_sha256": "da7830324e978bdb10df3a583be6e5e520a392618c350506d24d8b71eb4cb5a6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "quote": "25. Resolution appointing Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC as Affordable Housing Attorney\n Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mrs.'Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 25; p8", "source_text_sha256": "b85a8b1ec86104954394ac4e46ad5c31b54941233539387cc3d69488a58c15d5" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution authorizing the contract with Van Cleef Engineering Associates for the provision of\n On-call Licensed Operator S4/C2 services for the Township's Waste Water Treatment Plant in\n an amount not to exceed $50,000.00\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Varnerin\n Seconder: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n\n 10\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council Reorganization Meeting - January 4,2022\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-f51e91a94c", "vendor": "Van Cleef Engineering Associates", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "cd876261f04cae7dc9e76ce7389d3f803c3ba2712a89cdbe6ea8b619c31133c9", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Van Cleef Engineering Associates is appointed On Call Licensed Operator S4/C2 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=57", "page": 57, "source_text_sha256": "da7830324e978bdb10df3a583be6e5e520a392618c350506d24d8b71eb4cb5a6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "35. Resolution authorizing the contract with Van Cleef Engineering Associates for the provision of\n On-call Licensed Operator S4/C2 services for the Township's Waste Water Treatment Plant in\n an amount not to exceed $50,000.00\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Varnerin\n Seconder: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n\n 10\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Council Reorganization Meeting - January 4,2022\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 35; p10", "source_text_sha256": "b85a8b1ec86104954394ac4e46ad5c31b54941233539387cc3d69488a58c15d5" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment of Van Cleef Engineering Associates for Engineering\n Services related to the Waste Water Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Vamerin\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Vamerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-12438390dc", "vendor": "Van Cleef Engineering Associates LLC", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "361f9be0e06a2956784e1dbfded1426897ceb6d624678c2972fc4deb0ccc07bd", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC. is appointed to provide Engineering Services related to the Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=47", "page": 47, "source_text_sha256": "da7830324e978bdb10df3a583be6e5e520a392618c350506d24d8b71eb4cb5a6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "29. 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Resolution awarding a contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for surveying, engineering and\n construction management services for miscellaneous drainage improvements - various streets, in\n an amount not to exceed $35,360.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Foster\n Seconder: Mr. Varnerin\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council Meeting - May 3, 2022" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20220503-cfcdb4278a", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "award_date": "2022-05-03", "record_sha256": "7cd993418377d7a04b75a739a35a9c5be05b988b139c0c69358998aff939835e", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "not to exceed $35,360.00, pursuant to their proposal dated April 28 2022. 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Resolution awarding a professional services contract to Arterial LLC., for urban design services,\n for the development of a capital improvement plan for Sherman Avenue, in an amount not to\n exceed $3 8,500.00.\n\n\n Mayor Devanney noted that Arterial, LLC will be presenting at the first meeting in June.\n\n 3\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council Meeting - May 17, 2022\n\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mr. Foster\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: IVIrs. 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This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5,etseq.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05172022-1013?packet=true#page=9", "page": 9, "source_text_sha256": "513f5da2984d8f1d9a3ff0c55a79e6819008d79dd7c7899e6ddc91c8ffd6803c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05172022-1013#page=3", "page": 3, "quote": "4. Resolution awarding a professional services contract to Arterial LLC., for urban design services,\n for the development of a capital improvement plan for Sherman Avenue, in an amount not to\n exceed $3 8,500.00.\n\n\n Mayor Devanney noted that Arterial, LLC will be presenting at the first meeting in June.\n\n 3\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Council Meeting - May 17, 2022\n\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mr. Foster\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: IVIrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Donnelly\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 4; p3", "source_text_sha256": "fcff3565f9be76e1d58df63f2770ccf5d7b34e351b5196ee63bcb1fa05596086" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract to PS&S for Design and Bidding Services\n- New Enclosed Waste Gas Flare and Hot Water Boiler Systems for the Wastewater Treatment\nPlant, in an amount not to exceed $198,700.00.\nApproval of Resolution\nMover:\nMr. Couto\nSeconder:\nMr. Foster\nAyes:\nMr:. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\nNays:\nAbstain:\nNone\nNone\nAbsent:\nMrs. Brahimaj\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 4; p4", "source_text_sha256": "b0a8497300fb0841406d2f33600b22791659db4f681be80657d716b5a6b1576f" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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Resolution awarding a Professional Services contract to David Shapiro for Tax Assessor\ninspections, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.\nApproval of Resolution\nMover:\nMr. Foster\nSeconder:\nMr. Couto\nAyes:\nMrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr: Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\nNays:\nAbstain:\nNone\nAbsent:\nNone\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 3; p3", "source_text_sha256": "a92eb1d323c7e7bdd35fa18ee171357d0450b4a67a1d8f3908301e616be8c029" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09062022-1043?packet=true#page=21", "page": 21 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09062022-1043#page=3", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "August Santore", "purpose": "Public defender", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 10", "notes": "Packet expressly awards professional contract without competitive bidding; approved in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=24", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-4571c7718a", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=24", "page": 24, "excerpt": "Agenda Item\n#\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Public\nDefender during 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nAugust Santore to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that\nthe resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive\nbids must be publicly advertised;\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township\nof Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that\nAugust Santore\nbe appointed as Public Defender from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.\nWHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional\nservice\" under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are\nrendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which\npractice is regulated by law, and which practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a\nfield of learning acquired by a prolonged, formal course of specified education and instruction,\nand because it is impossible at this time to know the exact dimensions of the services to be\nperformed, and accordingly, written specifications, and additionally, because the said services\nare of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of competitive bids due to the\nsubjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the ethical\nrequirements of such profession will not permit such bidding; and\nA copy of this resolution shall be published in the appropriate paper as required by law\nwithin ten (1O) days of its passage.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the\nMunicipal Court Administrator, the Treasurer and the above appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Poage", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": "10. Resolution consenting to the appointment of August Santore as the Public Defender.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Poage\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr, Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=24", "page": 24, "excerpt": "Agenda Item\n#\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Public\nDefender during 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nAugust Santore to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that\nthe resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive\nbids must be publicly advertised;\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township\nof Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that\nAugust Santore\nbe appointed as Public Defender from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.\nWHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional\nservice\" under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are\nrendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which\npractice is regulated by law, and which practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a\nfield of learning acquired by a prolonged, formal course of specified education and instruction,\nand because it is impossible at this time to know the exact dimensions of the services to be\nperformed, and accordingly, written specifications, and additionally, because the said services\nare of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of competitive bids due to the\nsubjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the ethical\nrequirements of such profession will not permit such bidding; and\nA copy of this resolution shall be published in the appropriate paper as required by law\nwithin ten (1O) days of its passage.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the\nMunicipal Court Administrator, the Treasurer and the above appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-4571c7718a", "vendor": "August Santore", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "c7d0e9aef2c8f0a25a11e74cf256d7211b856e239f43490414604d3e997be7ad", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "this contract is awarded without competitive bidding", "context_excerpt": "this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\" under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because sai", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 24, "source_text_sha256": "2d487d70f6790a1ffbc9b63060cf7c9f985979e59468d626f6a5acb6261b14d6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=4", "page": 4, "quote": "10. Resolution consenting to the appointment of August Santore as the Public Defender.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Poage\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr, Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved\n\nLL. Resolution appointing Jared Weiss and Thomas J. Dooley as Alternate Public Defenders for the\nyear 2023.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr, Varnerin\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 4, 2023\n\n", "reference": "Minutes item 10", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 24 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=4", "page": 4 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC", "purpose": "Employee benefit broker", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 39", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=60", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-be20676c60", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=60", "page": 60, "excerpt": "#39\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services Employee\nBenefit Broker for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC is qualified to provide Employee Benefit Broker services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is\nappointed Employee Benefit Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=60", "page": 60, "excerpt": "#39\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services Employee\nBenefit Broker for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC is qualified to provide Employee Benefit Broker services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is\nappointed Employee Benefit Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Kingsley", "second_by": "Varnerin", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": "39. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, as the Township\nEmployee Benefit Broker.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Kingsley\nSeconder: Mr. Varnerin\nAyes: Mr, Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=60", "page": 60, "excerpt": "#39\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services Employee\nBenefit Broker for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC is qualified to provide Employee Benefit Broker services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is\nappointed Employee Benefit Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-be20676c60", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "058c50edc40f682420bb73e07f2f506e5fe5a37393e4be179400c103b8c3f08d", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 60, "source_text_sha256": "ce3766d3dcbe2980d0599ffe29e13e0a2a483b399e8a129cb3a3240a6fbf9d78", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, as the Township\nEmployee Benefit Broker.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Kingsley\nSeconder: Mr. Varnerin\nAyes: Mr, Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 39", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 60 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC", "purpose": "Property and casualty broker", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 40", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=61", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-03b7e4f9d0", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=61", "page": 61, "excerpt": "#40\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Property\n& Casualty Broker for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC is qualified to provide Property and Casualty Broker services to\nthe Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is\nappointed Property & Casualty Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=61", "page": 61, "excerpt": "#40\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Property\n& Casualty Broker for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC is qualified to provide Property and Casualty Broker services to\nthe Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is\nappointed Property & Casualty Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Poage", "second_by": "Kingsley", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": "40. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Metro, LLC as the Township\nProperty and Casualty Broker.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Poage\nSeconder: Mrs, Kingsley\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr, Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs, Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=61", "page": 61, "excerpt": "#40\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Property\n& Casualty Broker for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC is qualified to provide Property and Casualty Broker services to\nthe Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is\nappointed Property & Casualty Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-03b7e4f9d0", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "95935b227e327185c3e845b091f567bc991865f944b545de96b430bd2df46b2e", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 61, "source_text_sha256": "70dc5c1f52539557244eb0314f8e8f5fb70701242ece15699922ce2ec1ed6346", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Metro, LLC as the Township\nProperty and Casualty Broker.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Poage\nSeconder: Mrs, Kingsley\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr, Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs, Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 40", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 61 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "CGP&H", "purpose": "Affordable housing administrative agent", "amount": 15000.0, "amount_text": "$15,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 31", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=45", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-9eed4a83ef", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": "#3P\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Affordable Housing\nAdministrative Agent Services for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that CGP&H\nis qualified to provide Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nCGP&H for a term to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed\n$15,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CP&H is appointed to provide\nAffordable Housing Administrative Agent Services for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31,\n2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with CGP&H; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": "#3P\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Affordable Housing\nAdministrative Agent Services for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that CGP&H\nis qualified to provide Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nCGP&H for a term to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed\n$15,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CP&H is appointed to provide\nAffordable Housing Administrative Agent Services for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31,\n2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with CGP&H; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Donnelly", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "31, Resolution appointing CGP&H as Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for the Township\nof Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover; Mr. Donnelly\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr, Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": "#3P\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Affordable Housing\nAdministrative Agent Services for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that CGP&H\nis qualified to provide Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nCGP&H for a term to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed\n$15,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CP&H is appointed to provide\nAffordable Housing Administrative Agent Services for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31,\n2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with CGP&H; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-9eed4a83ef", "vendor": "CGP&H", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "4b9dbdc7b9f0093a2617eefc6809d4598cc68d23de10e17930650a969d304d6c", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 45, "source_text_sha256": "a25fa118da5fd0306dcfbcd118abc19ad99ab1ba2bcf45c66943c6bdb2b105d2", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "Resolution appointing CGP&H as Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for the Township\nof Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover; Mr. Donnelly\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr, Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 31", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 45 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC", "purpose": "Township tax attorney", "amount": 80000.0, "amount_text": "$80,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 47", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=74", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-72ad17c2fe", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=74", "page": 74, "excerpt": "#47\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Tax\nAttorney for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is qualified to provide\nTax Attorney services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31,\n2023; and\nBEIT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=74", "page": 74, "excerpt": "#47\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Tax\nAttorney for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is qualified to provide\nTax Attorney services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31,\n2023; and\nBEIT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=74", "page": 74, "excerpt": "#47\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Tax\nAttorney for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is qualified to provide\nTax Attorney services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31,\n2023; and\nBEIT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-72ad17c2fe", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "c4d9d0ebff361ac4f2575371f2d770c807a3b54e7aafcf4bfe9baf9961c42346", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 74, "source_text_sha256": "184bf978edc2bef0e834886456e20c235647aff8a116058ac956185c0a816f3c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=13", "page": 13, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer &\nFlaum, PC, as Township Tax Attorney in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMr. Varnerin\n\nMrs. Kingsley\n\nMr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Vanerin\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 47", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 74 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=13", "page": 13 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Harbor Consultants", "purpose": "Affordable housing and redevelopment planner", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 33", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=49", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-825b54e196", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=49", "page": 49, "excerpt": "#33\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing and Redevelopment Planner for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that Harbor\nConsultants is qualified to provide Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Harbor\nConsultants to the position of Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner such\nposition for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed\nAffordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Harbor Consultants; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=49", "page": 49, "excerpt": "#33\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing and Redevelopment Planner for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that Harbor\nConsultants is qualified to provide Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Harbor\nConsultants to the position of Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner such\nposition for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed\nAffordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Harbor Consultants; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=49", "page": 49, "excerpt": "#33\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing and Redevelopment Planner for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that Harbor\nConsultants is qualified to provide Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Harbor\nConsultants to the position of Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner such\nposition for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed\nAffordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Harbor Consultants; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-825b54e196", "vendor": "Harbor Consultants", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "4c3662647e5a7d7c8b1c15fad2221ae578943e049dfcdd8969dd28ab63c30814", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 49, "source_text_sha256": "ec1926216d58694f443e5001e650fa7928445851d80a7af33f55b58b4c3fef71", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "Resolution appointing Harbor Consultants as Affordable Housing Planner and Redevelopment\nPlanner for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n9\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 4, 2023\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Kingsley\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n‘Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNay: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 33", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 49 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Holman Frenia Allison, PC (HFA)", "purpose": "CMFO services through June 30, 2023", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 3", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=12", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-1161d0d13f", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": "WHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's\nnomination; and\nWHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:35-2.5(b)(3) requires the approval of the Director,\nDepartment of Community Affairs before such an appointment can become effective.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby consents to the Mayor's\nappointment of Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. (HFA) to the position of Township Chief\nFinancial Officer / Treasurer for a term to commence as of the date that the Township\nreceives approval from the Department of Community Affairs and ending June 30, 2023.\nWHEREAS, the Township Council finds it to be in the best interest of the\nTownship to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Holman Frenia Allison,\nP.C. (HFA) for the professional Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO)services for\nthe Township.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township\nCouncil of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, as\nfollows:\nThis Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\"\nunder the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically\nN.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.\n2.\nA certificate showing the availability of funds for the Contract authorized hereby\nhas been provided and is made a part hereof indicating that the appropriation for\nthe within expenditure is charged to the applicable account.\n3.\nThe Business Disclosure Entity Certification shall be placed on file with this\nResolution.\nA notice of this action shall be printed in the official newspapers required by law\nwithin ten (10) days of its passage.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to\nlaw.\nAPPROVED this 4'h day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n1791723-1\n2\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-1161d0d13f", "vendor": "Holman Frenia Allison, PC (HFA)", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "7cdc28f1dabe049562b47641658669cf0e5c6c3872f4fdb1356ee5e12efe9229", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This Contract is awarded without competitive bidding", "context_excerpt": "This Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, more specif", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 12, "source_text_sha256": "3c6fd3439247dc2c15435f20209d00cc4f25c81dc155a872ca4da4c362ab2b03", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=3", "page": 3, "quote": "Resolution appointing Holman Frenia Allison, PC, (HFA) to provide CMFO services to the\ntownship, for a term to expire on June 30, 2023.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMrs, Kingsley\nMr. Foster\n\nMr. Couto, Mr, Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 3", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 12 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=3", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Integra Realty Services", "purpose": "Real estate appraisal and consulting", "amount": 30000.0, "amount_text": "$30,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 45", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=70", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-2a7a60d2af", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=70", "page": 70, "excerpt": "#45\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Professional\nReal Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.3, et\nseg. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Integra\nRealty Services is qualified to provide Professional Real Estate Appraisal and\nConsulting Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nIntegra Realty Resources to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Integra Realty Resources is\nappointed Professional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the List of\nAssignments, which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and\nending December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Integra Realty Resources; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Ottice of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=70", "page": 70, "excerpt": "#45\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Professional\nReal Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.3, et\nseg. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Integra\nRealty Services is qualified to provide Professional Real Estate Appraisal and\nConsulting Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nIntegra Realty Resources to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Integra Realty Resources is\nappointed Professional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the List of\nAssignments, which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and\nending December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Integra Realty Resources; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Ottice of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Kingsley", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": "45. Resolution appointing Integra Realty Services as Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services\nfor the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs, Kingsley\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr, Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: | None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved\n\n12\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 4, 2023" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=70", "page": 70, "excerpt": "#45\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Professional\nReal Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.3, et\nseg. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Integra\nRealty Services is qualified to provide Professional Real Estate Appraisal and\nConsulting Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nIntegra Realty Resources to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Integra Realty Resources is\nappointed Professional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the List of\nAssignments, which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and\nending December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Integra Realty Resources; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Ottice of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-2a7a60d2af", "vendor": "Integra Realty Services", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "e6cf992c3b1fecce8c4cac3531210408fd92876313b8ba6a911b385e372906a6", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 70, "source_text_sha256": "e25836ea6ed97dbf283a7f7ca45116ba7afe0a6dfcd0f0e519cbc3bacf836868", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=12", "page": 12, "quote": "Resolution appointing Integra Realty Services as Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services\nfor the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs, Kingsley\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr, Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: | None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved\n\n12\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 4, 2023\n", "reference": "Minutes item 45", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 70 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=12", "page": 12 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP", "purpose": "Labor/personnel counsel", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 41", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=63", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-932c93105f", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=63", "page": 63, "excerpt": "#41\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that McElroy,\nDeutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP is qualified to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP for a term to expire December 31,\n2023, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney &\nCarpenter, LLP. is appointed to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and\nending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter,\nLLP.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=63", "page": 63, "excerpt": "#41\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that McElroy,\nDeutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP is qualified to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP for a term to expire December 31,\n2023, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney &\nCarpenter, LLP. is appointed to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and\nending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter,\nLLP.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Varnerin", "second_by": "Kingsley", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": "41. Resolution consenting to the appointment of McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, as\nLabor/Personnel Counsel in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Varnerin\nSeconder: Mrs. Kingsley\nAyes: Mr, Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\n\n1\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 4, 2023\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=63", "page": 63, "excerpt": "#41\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that McElroy,\nDeutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP is qualified to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP for a term to expire December 31,\n2023, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney &\nCarpenter, LLP. is appointed to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and\nending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter,\nLLP.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-932c93105f", "vendor": "McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "b0c04a4873c3fe014334ff4aa047f85a4b1d796289e0b433b03afc729039785f", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 63, "source_text_sha256": "17fb8d07e91b7815356320e90b5186c2b384810a59ecb6d654cb7985507358fb", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, as\nLabor/Personnel Counsel in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Varnerin\nSeconder: Mrs. Kingsley\nAyes: Mr, Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\n\n1\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 4, 2023\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 41", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=72", "page": 72, "excerpt": "#46\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of\nRedevelopment Counsel for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined\nMcM animon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is qualified to provide Redevelopment\nCounsel services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman as Redevelopment Counsel to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman,\nLLC is appointed Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023, in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland & Bauman,\nLLC.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=72", "page": 72, "excerpt": "#46\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of\nRedevelopment Counsel for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined\nMcM animon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is qualified to provide Redevelopment\nCounsel services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman as Redevelopment Counsel to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman,\nLLC is appointed Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023, in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland & Bauman,\nLLC.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-06564911d2", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "22dc45a8871ec3cb729c9aa2e33e9f4471f3ffe0e8834f0e631b30f903b38959", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 72, "source_text_sha256": "201a9dad2bac609fe1a20b1e12895365f25406a26196807294b9aa2b317de588", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=13", "page": 13, "quote": "Resolution appointing McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC as Redevelopment Counsel for\nthe Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMrs, Poage\n\nMr. Varnerin\n\nMr, Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 46", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 72 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=13", "page": 13 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "purpose": "Township bond counsel", "amount": 75000.0, "amount_text": "$75,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 35", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=53", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-b11d0d5a73", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=53", "page": 53, "excerpt": "#35\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Bond\nCounsel for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC is qualified to provide Bond Counsel\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC to such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland and\nBaumann, LLC is appointed Bond Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they\nare hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland and\nBaumann, LLC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=53", "page": 53, "excerpt": "#35\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Bond\nCounsel for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC is qualified to provide Bond Counsel\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC to such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland and\nBaumann, LLC is appointed Bond Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they\nare hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland and\nBaumann, LLC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Varnerin", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": "35. Resolution consenting to the appointment of McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC, as the\nTownship Bond Counsel in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Varnerin\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs, Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=53", "page": 53, "excerpt": "#35\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Bond\nCounsel for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC is qualified to provide Bond Counsel\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC to such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland and\nBaumann, LLC is appointed Bond Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they\nare hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland and\nBaumann, LLC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-b11d0d5a73", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "5db98501feea8b8b66f294699bc5805182daf8013c27efd2b028c8f82b857b5c", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 53, "source_text_sha256": "a25042feaf196a7c40a0387efa50b4cbae766f9ddbb5170a4a91eeeb75626f0d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC, as the\nTownship Bond Counsel in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Varnerin\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs, Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 35", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 53 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "NW Financial Group, LLC", "purpose": "Financial advisor", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 38", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=59", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-034264b163", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=59", "page": 59, "excerpt": "#38\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Financial Advisory\nServices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process\nn accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, e\neg. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received\nqualifications and proposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has\ndetermined that NW Financial Group, LLC is qualified to provide Financial Advisory\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's\nappointment of NW Financial Group, LLC to such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements\nunder the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is\nappointed as Financial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar\nyear commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is\nbeing awarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey\nLocal Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect\nimmediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndace of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=59", "page": 59, "excerpt": "#38\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Financial Advisory\nServices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process\nn accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, e\neg. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received\nqualifications and proposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has\ndetermined that NW Financial Group, LLC is qualified to provide Financial Advisory\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's\nappointment of NW Financial Group, LLC to such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements\nunder the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is\nappointed as Financial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar\nyear commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is\nbeing awarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey\nLocal Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect\nimmediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndace of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Foster", "second_by": "Kingsley", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": "38, Resolution appointing NW Financial Group, LLC as Financial Advisor for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights for the term to expire on December 31, 2023.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Foster\nSeconder: Mrs. Kingsley\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=59", "page": 59, "excerpt": "#38\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Financial Advisory\nServices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process\nn accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, e\neg. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received\nqualifications and proposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has\ndetermined that NW Financial Group, LLC is qualified to provide Financial Advisory\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's\nappointment of NW Financial Group, LLC to such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements\nunder the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is\nappointed as Financial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar\nyear commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is\nbeing awarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey\nLocal Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect\nimmediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndace of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-034264b163", "vendor": "NW Financial Group, LLC", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "260047a9f1e32b363d0548a908057f87a247278483255ab3b0701d5374a9bea5", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 59, "source_text_sha256": "41b7c5f934e1364f82c224cfbbb81d0de1404f5dcd53b58ec6b4cc9170fc3abe", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "Resolution appointing NW Financial Group, LLC as Financial Advisor for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights for the term to expire on December 31, 2023.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Foster\nSeconder: Mrs. Kingsley\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 38", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 59 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=11", "page": 11 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "General engineering services", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 37", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=57", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-c4c7f677d2", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=57", "page": 57, "excerpt": "#37\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require General Engineering\nservices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nhrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for sucl\nervices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Neglia\nEngineering Associates is qualified to provide General Engineering services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed for\nGeneral Engineering services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed\n$100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seg.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=57", "page": 57, "excerpt": "#37\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require General Engineering\nservices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nhrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for sucl\nervices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Neglia\nEngineering Associates is qualified to provide General Engineering services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed for\nGeneral Engineering services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed\n$100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seg.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Donnelly", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": "37. Resolution appointing Neglia Engineering Associates for general engineering Services for the\nTownship.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Donnelly\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Vamerin\n\n10\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting - January 4, 2023\n\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=57", "page": 57, "excerpt": "#37\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require General Engineering\nservices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nhrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for sucl\nervices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Neglia\nEngineering Associates is qualified to provide General Engineering services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed for\nGeneral Engineering services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed\n$100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seg.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-c4c7f677d2", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "fb7c5eba016872b6297e00e2e40b192deb5380a7e71e7a4112c380bbfd292e49", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 57, "source_text_sha256": "25c9ce38d66d47a2129029189bd2eb80948a0ec8fc2ecf4ffae87d9a23eb0b97", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "Resolution appointing Neglia Engineering Associates for general engineering Services for the\nTownship.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Donnelly\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Vamerin\n\n10\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting - January 4, 2023\n\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 37", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 57 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "purpose": "On-call licensed operator S3 for wastewater plant", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 42", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=65", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-73aa826d1d", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=65", "page": 65, "excerpt": "#42\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group for On Call Licensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant to\nsuch position for a term to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31,\n2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=65", "page": 65, "excerpt": "#42\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group for On Call Licensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant to\nsuch position for a term to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31,\n2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Couto", "second_by": "Kingsley", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": "42, Resolution authorizing the contract with Neglia Group for the provision of On-call Licensed\nOperator $3 services for the Township’s Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to\nexceed $50,000.00,\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Couto\nSeconder: Mrs. Kingsley\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=65", "page": 65, "excerpt": "#42\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group for On Call Licensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant to\nsuch position for a term to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31,\n2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-73aa826d1d", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "8535b38a1bffa131c1ebba9681b2ccd723a06dba01162c9171370a1169a2326f", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 65, "source_text_sha256": "22073ce7196cde4df1d434b073b9899d52f4932ef5d693ab95f9f0b12b05c6cf", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=12", "page": 12, "quote": "Resolution authorizing the contract with Neglia Group for the provision of On-call Licensed\nOperator $3 services for the Township’s Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to\nexceed $50,000.00,\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Couto\nSeconder: Mrs. Kingsley\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 42", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 65 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=12", "page": 12 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "PS&S", "purpose": "Wastewater treatment plant engineering", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 36", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=55", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-5609f6bbfe", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=55", "page": 55, "excerpt": "#36\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights requires Engineering Services related\nto the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrigh the isance of Requests for Qualifications (\"*FO' *) for contact awards for such\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Paulus,\nSokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) is qualified to provide Engineering Services related\nto Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nPS&S LLC., to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not\nto exceed $50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that PS&S, LLC. is appointed to provide\nEngineering Services related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with PS&S, LLC.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=55", "page": 55, "excerpt": "#36\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights requires Engineering Services related\nto the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrigh the isance of Requests for Qualifications (\"*FO' *) for contact awards for such\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Paulus,\nSokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) is qualified to provide Engineering Services related\nto Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nPS&S LLC., to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023, in an amount not\nto exceed $50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that PS&S, LLC. is appointed to provide\nEngineering Services related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with PS&S, LLC.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Couto", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": "36. Resolution consenting to the appointment of PS&S for Engineering Services related to the\nWastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Couto\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: — None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-5609f6bbfe", "vendor": "PS&S", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "4b6ec638a1dfd0c56e7c0f9edae5a44b73fe9d4277d0bc29cdcfc5302b768c36", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 55, "source_text_sha256": "cbdfec2f5a2e444393d1b563a6d8629366214c17678d8dfe6618c89fe2a3d3c6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of PS&S for Engineering Services related to the\nWastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Couto\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: — None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 36", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 55 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Phillips Preiss", "purpose": "Township planner", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 48", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=76", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-e66beddff4", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=76", "page": 76, "excerpt": "#48\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Township\nPlanner for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Phillips\nPreiss is qualified to provide Township Planner services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nPhillips Preiss to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Phillips Preiss is appointed Township\nPlanner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Phillips Preiss; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=76", "page": 76, "excerpt": "#48\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Township\nPlanner for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Phillips\nPreiss is qualified to provide Township Planner services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nPhillips Preiss to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Phillips Preiss is appointed Township\nPlanner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Phillips Preiss; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=76", "page": 76, "excerpt": "#48\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Township\nPlanner for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\nDecember 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Phillips\nPreiss is qualified to provide Township Planner services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nPhillips Preiss to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Phillips Preiss is appointed Township\nPlanner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Phillips Preiss; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-e66beddff4", "vendor": "Phillips Preiss", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "87facab7b8023c31e4c55edc516c3abc1551f0fc239f9df705e7597e22c76d60", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 76, "source_text_sha256": "58e41142a42f19c8682ef795e4df98b9263a3df80d4e32281a77afb64dadcb43", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=13", "page": 13, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of Phillips Preiss as Township Planner in an amount\nnot to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMr. Couto\n\nMrs, Kingsley\n\nMr, Couto, Mr, Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nResult: Approved\n\nMrs, Poage commented on Mr. Preiss’s work, Mayor Devaney responded.\n", "reference": "Minutes item 48", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 76 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=13", "page": 13 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Robert Fischer / PS&S", "purpose": "Wastewater plant operations assistance", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 44", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=68", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-b68a23ede2", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=68", "page": 68, "excerpt": "#44\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nCOUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY\nA RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT\nTO ROBERT FISHER FROM PS&S FOR OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE\nSERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for\nprofessional engineering services to provide Operations Assistance Services to the\nWastewater Treatment Plant;\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 et seq., requires\na resolution authorizing the award of the contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bid and that the contract itself must be available for inspection; and\nWHEREAS, PS&S has provided proposal dated August 12, 2022, to provide\nOperations Assistance Services at the rate of $175.00 per hour, not to exceed $90,000.00\nper year; and\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights that the Mayor of the Township of Berkeley Heights is\nhereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with PS&S for Operations\nAssistance Services, at a fee of $175.00 per hour, not to exceed $90,000.00 per year,\npursuant to their proposal dated August 14, 2022. This contract is awarded without\ncompetitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A.\n40A:11-5(1)(a)(I) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Fair and Open\nprocess in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect\nimmediately.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=68", "page": 68, "excerpt": "#44\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nCOUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY\nA RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT\nTO ROBERT FISHER FROM PS&S FOR OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE\nSERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for\nprofessional engineering services to provide Operations Assistance Services to the\nWastewater Treatment Plant;\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 et seq., requires\na resolution authorizing the award of the contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bid and that the contract itself must be available for inspection; and\nWHEREAS, PS&S has provided proposal dated August 12, 2022, to provide\nOperations Assistance Services at the rate of $175.00 per hour, not to exceed $90,000.00\nper year; and\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights that the Mayor of the Township of Berkeley Heights is\nhereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with PS&S for Operations\nAssistance Services, at a fee of $175.00 per hour, not to exceed $90,000.00 per year,\npursuant to their proposal dated August 14, 2022. This contract is awarded without\ncompetitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A.\n40A:11-5(1)(a)(I) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Fair and Open\nprocess in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect\nimmediately.\nAPPROVED this 4th day of January, 2023\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. 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This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 68 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=12", "page": 12 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, PA", "purpose": "Municipal attorney", "amount": 100000.0, "amount_text": "$100,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 2", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=9", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-21f2dce7ae", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "#7\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Municipal Attorney\nservices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Savo,\nSchalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, PA is qualified to provide Municipal\nAttorney services for the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSavo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, PA to such position for a term\nto expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie,\nO'Grodnick & Fisher, PA is appointed as Municipal Attorney for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending\nDecember 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick\n& Fisher, PA; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "#7\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Municipal Attorney\nservices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Savo,\nSchalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, PA is qualified to provide Municipal\nAttorney services for the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSavo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, PA to such position for a term\nto expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie,\nO'Grodnick & Fisher, PA is appointed as Municipal Attorney for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending\nDecember 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick\n& Fisher, PA; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "#7\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Municipal Attorney\nservices for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Savo,\nSchalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, PA is qualified to provide Municipal\nAttorney services for the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSavo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, PA to such position for a term\nto expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie,\nO'Grodnick & Fisher, PA is appointed as Municipal Attorney for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending\nDecember 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick\n& Fisher, PA; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-21f2dce7ae", "vendor": "Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, PA", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "cfaa3117d69b31f05b58adc21e850dc54d05ddc602b55e841f55bb53cea897e4", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 9, "source_text_sha256": "1ecdf3d7d3bb3d271892753b6aba90fb2885d7d6eb222e5b9fde97b9073e5da5", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=3", "page": 3, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick &\nFisher, PA as Municipal Attorney in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMr. Foster\n\nMr, Couto\n\nMr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 2", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 9 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=3", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC", "purpose": "Affordable housing attorney", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 32", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=47", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-fcbb7e5bd2", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=47", "page": 47, "excerpt": "#32\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing Attorney Services for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\ncordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et se\nrough the issuance of Requests for Oualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for suc\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Surenian,\nEdwards & Nolan, LLC is qualified to provide Affordable Housing Attorney services\nto the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSurenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC is\nappointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023, in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies fowarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=47", "page": 47, "excerpt": "#32\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing Attorney Services for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\ncordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et se\nrough the issuance of Requests for Oualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for suc\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Surenian,\nEdwards & Nolan, LLC is qualified to provide Affordable Housing Attorney services\nto the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSurenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC is\nappointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023, in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies fowarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Foster", "second_by": "Kingsley", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "32. Resolution appointing Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC as Affordable Housing Attorney\nServices for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Foster\nSeconder: Mrs. Kingsley\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=47", "page": 47, "excerpt": "#32\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing Attorney Services for the calendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\ncordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et se\nrough the issuance of Requests for Oualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for suc\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Surenian,\nEdwards & Nolan, LLC is qualified to provide Affordable Housing Attorney services\nto the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSurenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC is\nappointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023, in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies fowarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-fcbb7e5bd2", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "6016625d8ea7488faac4342e3ff2db755f7e197ac4e5f8b78935d8a1adb33a9c", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 47, "source_text_sha256": "c71a1c13b8b6143c8a0879b6ed7c3c9cd1648a5e2ddff1758d8c9092afe42e53", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "Resolution appointing Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC as Affordable Housing Attorney\nServices for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Foster\nSeconder: Mrs. Kingsley\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: — None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 32", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 47 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Wielkotz & Company", "purpose": "Township auditor", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 34", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=51", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-5f7114b5c4", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=51", "page": 51, "excerpt": "#34\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Auditor services for the\ncalendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\nccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seo\nrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for suci\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Wielkotz\n& Company is qualified to provide Auditor Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nWielkotz & Company to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Wielkotz & Company is appointed to\nprovide Auditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Wielkotz & Company.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=51", "page": 51, "excerpt": "#34\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Auditor services for the\ncalendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\nccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seo\nrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for suci\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Wielkotz\n& Company is qualified to provide Auditor Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nWielkotz & Company to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Wielkotz & Company is appointed to\nprovide Auditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Wielkotz & Company.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Poage", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": "34, Resolution consenting to the appointment of Wielkotz & Company as Township Auditor.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: — Mrs. Poage\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=51", "page": 51, "excerpt": "#34\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Auditor services for the\ncalendar year 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\nccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seo\nrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for suci\nservices required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through December 31,\n2023; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Wielkotz\n& Company is qualified to provide Auditor Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nWielkotz & Company to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Wielkotz & Company is appointed to\nprovide Auditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Wielkotz & Company.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-5f7114b5c4", "vendor": "Wielkotz & Company", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "967d8e593cfee2bd3f1707aae5da4b4d10f51bcf76b3f7993ff9e0f6b38c0c81", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 51, "source_text_sha256": "a67d8e9c3c62ea861a81acd5f1cc9499f0e39cacd817ddc3a81fb0d3cce27149", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of Wielkotz & Company as Township Auditor.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: — Mrs. Poage\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 34", "source_text_sha256": "a1ac8efc72c0ac1d53a989a3fccc259ced8ab5b4237172ea0172b065e3524514" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 83, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 85, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 86, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 87, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 88, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 51 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-02-21", "vendor": "Arterial LLC", "purpose": "Peppertown Park renovation design", "amount": 56000.0, "amount_text": "$56,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 3", "notes": "", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02212023-1118", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20230221-37b48ee59c", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02212023-1118", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 1 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [ "Kingsley" ], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Donnelly", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02212023-1118", "page": null, "excerpt": "Resolution awarding a professional service contract to Arterial LLC. for landscape architectural\nand civil engineering services for the development of full design for the proposed renovations to\nPeppertown Park, in an amount not to exceed $56,000.\n\nDiscussion:\nMr. Varnerin commented on reviewing the indemnification language.\nMr. Varnerin commented and asked questions regarding the budget. Mayor Devanney responded,\n\nand discussion followed.\n\nAMENDED\nIndemnification Clause\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr, Donnelly\nSeconder: Mr, Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: Mrs. Kingsley\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20230221-37b48ee59c", "vendor": "Arterial LLC", "award_date": "2023-02-21", "record_sha256": "7a8f3b286bd04cadc8bb6dc9b7fd886c72f14a2550b77b7a86126ce47db54522", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/129?fileID=3091", "page": 23, "source_text_sha256": "faf1443f0ecf9ac11216ad258e622c4f3afe261e62e7e3c753cecbed66b208d4", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02212023-1118#page=3", "page": 3, "quote": "Resolution awarding a professional service contract to Arterial LLC. for landscape architectural\nand civil engineering services for the development of full design for the proposed renovations to\nPeppertown Park, in an amount not to exceed $56,000.\n\nDiscussion:\nMr. Varnerin commented on reviewing the indemnification language.\nMr. Varnerin commented and asked questions regarding the budget. Mayor Devanney responded,\n\nand discussion followed.\n\nAMENDED\nIndemnification Clause\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr, Donnelly\nSeconder: Mr, Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: Mrs. Kingsley\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 3", "source_text_sha256": "b98457c919ad26ce44e9bb4f8f192d2dd49b23db5d2c33c79b987d205338aa1d" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/129?fileID=3091", "page": 12, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/129?fileID=3091", "page": 51, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/129?fileID=3091", "page": 23 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02212023-1118#page=3", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-02-21", "vendor": "PS&S", "purpose": "Wastewater plant improvements: preliminary/final design and bidding", "amount": 222355.0, "amount_text": "$222,355 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 7", "notes": "Packet expressly awards professional contract without competitive bidding; approved in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02212023-1118", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/129?fileID=3091#page=40", "id": "bh-nb-20230221-1f4673760c", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02212023-1118", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/129?fileID=3091#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": "#7\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nCOUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nA Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract to PS&S for Engineering\nServices, Preliminary/Final Design and Bidding Services for the Wastewater Treatment\nPlant\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for\nprofessional engineering services, preliminary/final design and bidding services for the\nWastewater Treatment Plant; and\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires\na resolution authorizing the award of the contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bid and that the contract itself must be available for inspection; and\nWHEREAS, PS&S has provided proposal dated February 9, 2023, the total cost\nproposed is in the amount of $222,355.00; and\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights that the Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest to an\nagreement with PS&S for engineering services, preliminary/final design and bidding\nservices for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, at a fee not to exceed $222,355.00, pursuant\nto their proposal dated February 9, 2023. This contract is awarded without competitive\nbids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(1)\nof the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Unfair and Open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a\nCertificate Available Funds which is incorporated herein by reference, for an amount\nnot to exceed $222,355.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect\nimmediately.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution uses the wording “Unfair and Open process.” The wording is quoted as printed; the solicitation and selection steps have not been independently established.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/129?fileID=3091#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": "#7\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nCOUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nA Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract to PS&S for Engineering\nServices, Preliminary/Final Design and Bidding Services for the Wastewater Treatment\nPlant\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for\nprofessional engineering services, preliminary/final design and bidding services for the\nWastewater Treatment Plant; and\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires\na resolution authorizing the award of the contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bid and that the contract itself must be available for inspection; and\nWHEREAS, PS&S has provided proposal dated February 9, 2023, the total cost\nproposed is in the amount of $222,355.00; and\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights that the Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest to an\nagreement with PS&S for engineering services, preliminary/final design and bidding\nservices for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, at a fee not to exceed $222,355.00, pursuant\nto their proposal dated February 9, 2023. This contract is awarded without competitive\nbids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(1)\nof the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Unfair and Open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a\nCertificate Available Funds which is incorporated herein by reference, for an amount\nnot to exceed $222,355.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect\nimmediately.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. 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Ms, Viana responded,\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMr. Foster\n\nMrs, Poage\n\nMr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs, Poage, Mr, Varnerin\nNone\n\nNone\n\nMrs. Kingsley\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 7", "source_text_sha256": "b98457c919ad26ce44e9bb4f8f192d2dd49b23db5d2c33c79b987d205338aa1d" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/129?fileID=3091", "page": 12, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/129?fileID=3091", "page": 51, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/129?fileID=3091", "page": 40 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02212023-1118#page=5", "page": 5 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-03-07", "vendor": "Santarcangelo Law, LLC", "purpose": "Code enforcement, vacant/foreclosing property, lead paint, construction code and zoning assistance", "amount": 24000.0, "amount_text": "$24,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 8", "notes": "", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03072023-1123", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20230307-dd07f779a8", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03072023-1123", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 49, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 52, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 56, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 51 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217#page=5", "page": 5 } ] } } }, { "date": "2023-11-21", "vendor": "PS&S", "purpose": "Sand disk filter and main influent pump replacement: construction management", "amount": 794628.0, "amount_text": "$794,628 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 5", "notes": "", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20231121-a9b1d4398c", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nNone\nNone\nApproved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 5", "source_text_sha256": "6557d06b24937fc5cea3e015976fe552161a2d8b9e1c4e4b5d6db507d08eac13" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 49, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 52, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 56, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 35 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217#page=4", "page": 4 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Antonelli Kantor Rivera", "purpose": "Municipal attorney", "amount": 100000.0, "amount_text": "$100,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 1", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=7", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-7be9bade6c", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": "#\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Municipal Attorney\nservices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"REQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Antonelli\nKantor Rivera is qualified to provide Municipal Attorney services for the Township;\nand\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nAntonelli Kantor Rivera to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Antonelli Kantor Rivera is appointed\nas Municipal Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, in an amount not to\nexceed $100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Antonelli Kantor Rivera; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": "#\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Municipal Attorney\nservices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"REQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Antonelli\nKantor Rivera is qualified to provide Municipal Attorney services for the Township;\nand\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nAntonelli Kantor Rivera to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Antonelli Kantor Rivera is appointed\nas Municipal Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, in an amount not to\nexceed $100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Antonelli Kantor Rivera; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Couto", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": "1. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Antonelli Kantor Rivera as Municipal\nAttorney in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr, Couto\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 2, 2024\n\nMayor Devanney swore in Township Attorney, Daniel Antonelli." } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": "#\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Municipal Attorney\nservices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"REQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Antonelli\nKantor Rivera is qualified to provide Municipal Attorney services for the Township;\nand\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nAntonelli Kantor Rivera to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Antonelli Kantor Rivera is appointed\nas Municipal Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, in an amount not to\nexceed $100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Antonelli Kantor Rivera; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-7be9bade6c", "vendor": "Antonelli Kantor Rivera", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "a69bcbca0d79dbebd6257fd22adbba76f29beb8220d1fd6337f50dbf7312466d", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 7, "source_text_sha256": "058ddc5bc66edaddcfedfd2f8958aae7e5dfae1ca40fffb7179e199195eb2031", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=2", "page": 2, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of Antonelli Kantor Rivera as Municipal\nAttorney in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr, Couto\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 2, 2024\n\nMayor Devanney swore in Township Attorney, Daniel Antonelli.\n", "reference": "Minutes item 1", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 7 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=2", "page": 2 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "August Santore", "purpose": "Public defender", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 9", "notes": "Packet expressly awards professional contract without competitive bidding; approved in minutes. Alternates excluded as designation-only.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=19", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-b4e0ad693a", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=19", "page": 19, "excerpt": "Agenda Item\n#\n9\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Public\nDefender during 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nAugust Santore to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that\nthe resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competițive\n\"bids must be publicly advertised;\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township\nof Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that\nAugust Santore\nbe appointed as Public Defender from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.\nWHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional\nservice\" under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are\nrendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which\npractice is regulated by law, and which practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a\nfield of learning acquired by a prolonged, formal course of specified education and instruction,\nand because it is impossible at this time to know the exact dimensions of the services to.be\nperformed, and accordingly, written specifications, and additionally, because the said services\nare of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of competițive bids due to the\nsubjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the ethical\nrequirements of such profession will not permit such bidding; and\nA copy of this resolution shall be published in the appropriate paper as required by law\nwithin ten (10) days of its passage.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the\nMunicipal Court Administrator, the Treasurer and the above appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nº day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Foster", "second_by": "Poage", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": "9, Resolution consenting to the appointment of August Santore as the Public Defender\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Foster\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 2, 2024" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=19", "page": 19, "excerpt": "Agenda Item\n#\n9\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Public\nDefender during 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nAugust Santore to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that\nthe resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competițive\n\"bids must be publicly advertised;\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township\nof Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that\nAugust Santore\nbe appointed as Public Defender from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.\nWHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional\nservice\" under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are\nrendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which\npractice is regulated by law, and which practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a\nfield of learning acquired by a prolonged, formal course of specified education and instruction,\nand because it is impossible at this time to know the exact dimensions of the services to.be\nperformed, and accordingly, written specifications, and additionally, because the said services\nare of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of competițive bids due to the\nsubjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the ethical\nrequirements of such profession will not permit such bidding; and\nA copy of this resolution shall be published in the appropriate paper as required by law\nwithin ten (10) days of its passage.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the\nMunicipal Court Administrator, the Treasurer and the above appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nº day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-b4e0ad693a", "vendor": "August Santore", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "15eb3ddd9899136eb995bbcdb70f9fd792c42d7af00b8de099100c585c556030", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "this contract is awarded without competitive bidding", "context_excerpt": "this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\" under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because sai", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 19, "source_text_sha256": "cef9112b8519d4c86fdef7875c6dc35eb3697923c52632e226a6838fc841d715", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=4", "page": 4, "quote": "9, Resolution consenting to the appointment of August Santore as the Public Defender\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Foster\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 2, 2024\n\n", "reference": "Minutes item 9", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 19 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=4", "page": 4 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Insurance", "purpose": "Property and casualty broker", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 30", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=48", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-da55b3a56e", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=48", "page": 48, "excerpt": "#30\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Property\n& Casualty Broker for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Insurance is qualified to provide Property and Casualty Broker services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Insurance to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Insurance is\nappointed Property & Casualty Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriațe Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Insurance, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=48", "page": 48, "excerpt": "#30\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Property\n& Casualty Broker for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Insurance is qualified to provide Property and Casualty Broker services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Insurance to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Insurance is\nappointed Property & Casualty Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriațe Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Insurance, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Couto", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": "30, Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Insurance as the Township\nProperty and Casualty Broker\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Couto\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=48", "page": 48, "excerpt": "#30\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Property\n& Casualty Broker for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Insurance is qualified to provide Property and Casualty Broker services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Insurance to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Insurance is\nappointed Property & Casualty Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriațe Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Insurance, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-da55b3a56e", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Insurance", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "13b3fe4ed81613a43908540267cf2e3c52414b0ade3656d644168e6b55b911d4", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 48, "source_text_sha256": "2c647cd17efe709d5f181e1b5d4ab07c51e2178d8539bb1df9d04fa46b15bda3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Insurance as the Township\nProperty and Casualty Broker\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Couto\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 30", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 48 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC", "purpose": "Employee benefit broker", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 29", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=47", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-d5d0b23c86", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=47", "page": 47, "excerpt": "#29\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services Employee\nBenefit Broker for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC is qualified to provide Employee Benefit Broker services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A; 11-5 et seq:), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is\nappointed Employee Benefit Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=47", "page": 47, "excerpt": "#29\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services Employee\nBenefit Broker for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC is qualified to provide Employee Benefit Broker services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A; 11-5 et seq:), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is\nappointed Employee Benefit Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Poage", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "29, Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, as the\nTownship Employee Benefits Broker\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mts. Poage\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting ~ January 2, 2024" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=47", "page": 47, "excerpt": "#29\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services Employee\nBenefit Broker for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC is qualified to provide Employee Benefit Broker services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nBrown & Brown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024;\nand\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A; 11-5 et seq:), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is\nappointed Employee Benefit Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-d5d0b23c86", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "43ba02833eb9d9e5cb63f81b985c2344a4df8d11112ea8a90c3e1a77836ef49e", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 47, "source_text_sha256": "750e557f4d32460a9c71713b398dd7531f259565cfe89d69d47cc155982363dd", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, as the\nTownship Employee Benefits Broker\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mts. Poage\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting ~ January 2, 2024\n", "reference": "Minutes item 29", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 47 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "CGP&H", "purpose": "Affordable housing administrative agent", "amount": 15000.0, "amount_text": "$15,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 21", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=31", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-0d0e6d2731", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=31", "page": 31, "excerpt": "#21\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Affordable Housing\nAdministrative Agent Services for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's') for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that CGP&H\nis qualified to provide Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nCGP&H for a term to expire December 31, 2024; in an amount not to exceed\n$15,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CP&H is appointed to provide\nAffordable Housing Administrative Agent Services for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1; 2024 and ending December 31,\n2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with CGP&H; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=31", "page": 31, "excerpt": "#21\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Affordable Housing\nAdministrative Agent Services for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's') for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that CGP&H\nis qualified to provide Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services to the\nTownship; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nCGP&H for a term to expire December 31, 2024; in an amount not to exceed\n$15,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CP&H is appointed to provide\nAffordable Housing Administrative Agent Services for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1; 2024 and ending December 31,\n2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with CGP&H; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-0d0e6d2731", "vendor": "CGP&H", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "79c7bb7b9f06c9ae38dab0bc607e88c217930106d4c3d6395b6f5091c60d7296", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 31, "source_text_sha256": "3c8351b420f946bedaec14c1ef2c9789481964b14bf8a6612f83a59b77e80603", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=7", "page": 7, "quote": "Resolution appointing CGP&H as Affordable Housing Administration Agent for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00,\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\nResult:\n\nMrs. Iilis\n\nMrs. Poage\n\nMr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nApproved\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting — January 2, 2024\n", "reference": "Minutes item 21", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 31 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=7", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC", "purpose": "Township tax attorney", "amount": 80000.0, "amount_text": "$80,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 35", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=58", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-58080b2043", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=58", "page": 58, "excerpt": "#35\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Tax\nAttorney for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is qualified to provide\nTax Attorney services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31,\n2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they\nare hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clork, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=58", "page": 58, "excerpt": "#35\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Tax\nAttorney for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is qualified to provide\nTax Attorney services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31,\n2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they\nare hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clork, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=58", "page": 58, "excerpt": "#35\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Tax\nAttorney for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is qualified to provide\nTax Attorney services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31,\n2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they\nare hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clork, Office of the Treasurer and\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-58080b2043", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "0413e980bd00fe54acbb9eeaf55cef9d9aa8dc6e4d44fcaff2f56e4fc9761b8b", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 58, "source_text_sha256": "f3f6da732910ce7cb47e6fa62f5c260d3eaa4e8509437b1b0d00c94023f119da", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis,\nLehrer & Flaum, PC, as Township Tax Attorney in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\nResult:\n\nMrs. Poage\n\nMr. Couto\n\nMr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nApproved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 35", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 58 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=11", "page": 11 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Harbor Consultants", "purpose": "Affordable housing and redevelopment planner", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 23", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=35", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-aa66245b24", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=35", "page": 35, "excerpt": "#23\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing and Redevelopment Planner for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S:A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Harbor\nConsultants is qualified to provide Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Harbor\nConsultants to the position of Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner such\nposition for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed\nAffordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriațe Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Harbor Consultants; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=35", "page": 35, "excerpt": "#23\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing and Redevelopment Planner for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S:A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Harbor\nConsultants is qualified to provide Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Harbor\nConsultants to the position of Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner such\nposition for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed\nAffordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriațe Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Harbor Consultants; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=35", "page": 35, "excerpt": "#23\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing and Redevelopment Planner for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S:A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Harbor\nConsultants is qualified to provide Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Harbor\nConsultants to the position of Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner such\nposition for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed\nAffordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriațe Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Harbor Consultants; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-aa66245b24", "vendor": "Harbor Consultants", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "81bd18fb55a9d9a7076950966704ce25946033bdfe81234dbdd9823382810d6a", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 35, "source_text_sha256": "f4493762b7987f66ccba68980c37c86faaeec1f0abef4d4f278f0e84f1a44b39", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=8", "page": 8, "quote": "Resolution appointing Harbor Consultants as Affordable Housing Planner and\nRedevelopment Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed\n$50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\nResult:\n\nMrs. Poage\n\nMr. Foster\n\nMr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nApproved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 23", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 35 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Integra Realty Services", "purpose": "Real estate appraisal and consulting", "amount": 30000.0, "amount_text": "$30,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 33", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=54", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-1eb8c49b21", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=54", "page": 54, "excerpt": "#33\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Professional\nReal Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20:5, et\nseq; through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Integra\nRealty Services is qualified to provide Professional Real Estate Appraisal and\nConsulting Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nIntegra Realty Resources to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Integra Realty Resources is\nappointed Professional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the List of\nAssignments, which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and\nending December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Integra Realty Resources; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=54", "page": 54, "excerpt": "#33\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Professional\nReal Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20:5, et\nseq; through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Integra\nRealty Services is qualified to provide Professional Real Estate Appraisal and\nConsulting Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nIntegra Realty Resources to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Integra Realty Resources is\nappointed Professional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the List of\nAssignments, which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and\nending December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Integra Realty Resources; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Illis", "second_by": "Poage", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": "33, Resolution appointing Integra Realty Services as Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting\nServices for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00,\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mrs. Illis\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\n10\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting - January 2, 2024" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=54", "page": 54, "excerpt": "#33\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Professional\nReal Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20:5, et\nseq; through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Integra\nRealty Services is qualified to provide Professional Real Estate Appraisal and\nConsulting Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nIntegra Realty Resources to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Integra Realty Resources is\nappointed Professional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the List of\nAssignments, which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and\nending December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Integra Realty Resources; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-1eb8c49b21", "vendor": "Integra Realty Services", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "acc4853d8e6253c99e00503903ea315e0ccb33aeb841f74acc976c78cc645405", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 54, "source_text_sha256": "504bacaa21e5cc87f1ae1179dffbeed8f45e08917be28b1501852fc159287030", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "Resolution appointing Integra Realty Services as Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting\nServices for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00,\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mrs. Illis\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\n10\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Reorganization Meeting - January 2, 2024\n", "reference": "Minutes item 33", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 54 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP", "purpose": "Labor/personnel counsel", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 31", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=50", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-1c02ce8311", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=50", "page": 50, "excerpt": "#31\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20:5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that McElroy,\nDeutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP is qualified to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP for a term to expire December 31,\n2024, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney &\nCarpenter, LLP. is appointed to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and\nending December 31; 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter,\nLLP.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=50", "page": 50, "excerpt": "#31\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20:5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that McElroy,\nDeutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP is qualified to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP for a term to expire December 31,\n2024, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney &\nCarpenter, LLP. is appointed to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and\nending December 31; 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter,\nLLP.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Donnelly", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": "31. Resolution appointing McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, as\nLabor/Personnel Counsel in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr, Donnelly\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=50", "page": 50, "excerpt": "#31\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20:5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that McElroy,\nDeutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP is qualified to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP for a term to expire December 31,\n2024, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney &\nCarpenter, LLP. is appointed to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services for the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and\nending December 31; 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter,\nLLP.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-1c02ce8311", "vendor": "McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "02f866d207ab3ddb52305b779185fd07e39a1be80041dc9251caabc9c3d20eb2", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 50, "source_text_sha256": "bd2ea2d2d69a4e66439532aec2ccc9930dcc48974e6ba60b0574a0fe4b80e496", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "Resolution appointing McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, as\nLabor/Personnel Counsel in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr, Donnelly\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 31", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 50 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "purpose": "Redevelopment counsel", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 34", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=56", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-e4d028ecdc", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=56", "page": 56, "excerpt": "#34\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of\nRedevelopment Counsel for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's) for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is qualified to provide Redevelopment\nCounsel services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman as Redevelopment Counsel to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman,\nLLC is appointed Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they\nare hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland &\nBauman, LLC.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=56", "page": 56, "excerpt": "#34\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of\nRedevelopment Counsel for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's) for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is qualified to provide Redevelopment\nCounsel services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman as Redevelopment Counsel to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman,\nLLC is appointed Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they\nare hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland &\nBauman, LLC.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Machado", "second_by": "Poage", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": "34. Resolution appointing McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC as Redevelopment\nCounsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Machado\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=56", "page": 56, "excerpt": "#34\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of\nRedevelopment Counsel for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFO's) for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is qualified to provide Redevelopment\nCounsel services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman as Redevelopment Counsel to such position for a\nterm to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman,\nLLC is appointed Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they\nare hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland &\nBauman, LLC.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-e4d028ecdc", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "2d52115045f8b5c9ada219e0bff076347989297397cc512f2cd7bf3c676a0d1e", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 56, "source_text_sha256": "75451632c5cf307322c3969f782c22c399a6a1ec46c5e12d3dce02b0c0b3ab7d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "Resolution appointing McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC as Redevelopment\nCounsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Machado\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 34", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 56 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=11", "page": 11 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "purpose": "Township bond counsel", "amount": 75000.0, "amount_text": "$75,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 25", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=39", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-5d2c62355f", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=39", "page": 39, "excerpt": "#25\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Bond\nCounsel for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFO's, and has determined that\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC is qualified to provide Bond Counsel\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC to such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly adveitised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland and\nBaumann, LLC is appointed Bond Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for\nthe calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they\nare hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland and\nBaumann, LLC; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S:A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2\"d day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. 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This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 39 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Moshood Muftau", "purpose": "Municipal prosecutor", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 7", "notes": "Packet expressly awards professional contract without competitive bidding; approved in minutes. Alternates excluded as designation-only.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=17", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-302035c652", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=17", "page": 17, "excerpt": "Agenda Item\n#\n7\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Municipal\nProsecutor during 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Moshood\nMuftau to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that Moshood Muftan be appointed\nas Municipal Prosecutor from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\"\nunder the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or performed\nby persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which practice is regulated by law, and\nwhich practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged,\nformal course of specified education and instruction, and because it is impossible at this time to know the\nexact dimensions of the services to be performed, and accordingly, written specifications, and\nadditionally, because the said services are of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of\ncompetitive bids due to the subjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the\nethical requirements of such profession will not permit such bidding; and\nA copy of this resolution shall be published in the appropriațe paper as required by law within ten (10)\ndays of its passage.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Municipal\nCourt Administrator, the Treasurer and the above appointee.\nApproved this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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Resolution consenting to the appointment of Moshood Muftau as the Municipal\n\nProsecutor\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Couto\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResutt: Approved\n\n", "reference": "Minutes item 7", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 17 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=4", "page": 4 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "NW Financial Group, LLC", "purpose": "Financial advisor", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 28", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=45", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-e69d2dd06d", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": "#28\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Financial Advisory\nServices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process\nin accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received\nqualifications and proposals from various firms in response to the REO's, and has\ndetermined that NW Financial Group, LLC is qualified to provide Financial Advisory:\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's\nappointment of NW Financial Group, LLC to such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements\nunder the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is\nappointed as Financial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar\nyear commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC; and\n•BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is\nbeing awarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey\nLocal Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S:A: 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect\nimmediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": "#28\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Financial Advisory\nServices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process\nin accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received\nqualifications and proposals from various firms in response to the REO's, and has\ndetermined that NW Financial Group, LLC is qualified to provide Financial Advisory:\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's\nappointment of NW Financial Group, LLC to such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements\nunder the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is\nappointed as Financial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar\nyear commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC; and\n•BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is\nbeing awarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey\nLocal Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S:A: 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect\nimmediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Machado", "second_by": "Poage", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "28. Resolution appointing NW Financial Group, LLC as Financial Advisor for the Township\nof Berkeley Heights for the term to expire on December 31, 2024\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Machado\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": "#28\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Financial Advisory\nServices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process\nin accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq. through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received\nqualifications and proposals from various firms in response to the REO's, and has\ndetermined that NW Financial Group, LLC is qualified to provide Financial Advisory:\nServices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's\nappointment of NW Financial Group, LLC to such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements\nunder the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is\nappointed as Financial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar\nyear commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC; and\n•BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is\nbeing awarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey\nLocal Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S:A: 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect\nimmediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-e69d2dd06d", "vendor": "NW Financial Group, LLC", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "074e82849cdd7950902126635f17a36e8919297c5f070a319ca0ebbcb40529a0", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 45, "source_text_sha256": "c631c36f67a92395e908a4baefebbd75f5555e6304c3d42932a155fe623a4c31", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "Resolution appointing NW Financial Group, LLC as Financial Advisor for the Township\nof Berkeley Heights for the term to expire on December 31, 2024\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Machado\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 28", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 45 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "General engineering services", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 27", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=43", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-cadd507e4b", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": "#27\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require General Engineering\nservices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the REO's, and has determined that Neglia:\nGroup is qualified to provide General Engineering services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS; the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed for\nGeneral Engineering services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, in an amount not to\nexceed $100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\nlate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer anc\nthe appointee\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": "#27\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require General Engineering\nservices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the REO's, and has determined that Neglia:\nGroup is qualified to provide General Engineering services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS; the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed for\nGeneral Engineering services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, in an amount not to\nexceed $100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\nlate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer anc\nthe appointee\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Illis", "second_by": "Poage", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "27. Resolution appointing Neglia Engineering Associates for General Engineering Services\nfor the Township\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mrs. Illis\n\nSeconder: Mrs, Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": "#27\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require General Engineering\nservices for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the REO's, and has determined that Neglia:\nGroup is qualified to provide General Engineering services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS; the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed for\nGeneral Engineering services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, in an amount not to\nexceed $100,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\nlate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer anc\nthe appointee\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-cadd507e4b", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "75f38b271eb21de54104072f957fe0c04f4391c4e3b1c117f927de57bb556c06", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 43, "source_text_sha256": "191332263324ae8c89953603f1165a54d5c2a254f559e6cd17b53c0d9ec0c5cd", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "Resolution appointing Neglia Engineering Associates for General Engineering Services\nfor the Township\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mrs. Illis\n\nSeconder: Mrs, Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 27", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 43 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "purpose": "On-call licensed operator S3 for wastewater plant", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 32", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=52", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-8286dc51f8", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": "#32\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group for On Call Licensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant to\nsuch position for a term to expire December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31,\n2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately:\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published, according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": "#32\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group for On Call Licensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant to\nsuch position for a term to expire December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31,\n2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately:\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published, according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified_as_recorded", "summary": "Approved: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded. The minutes do not account for all six council seats in this roll call; no missing vote is inferred.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Foster", "second_by": "Poage", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": "32. Resolution authorizing the contract with Neglia Group for the provision of On-Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Services for the Township’s Wastewater Treatment Plant in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Foster\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Tilis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": "#32\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nNeglia Group for On Call Licensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant to\nsuch position for a term to expire December 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed On Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31,\n2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately:\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published, according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\nAPPROVED this 2nd day of January, 2024.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-8286dc51f8", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "8364b5996d93d109e10fbf0aab4f5365d2e59882d96c7d7b3f5519bbafe884e0", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 52, "source_text_sha256": "4454a5cf43ebb5eacb1eb3090e3f1298f745f97fbc50fc03a71e23410071a711", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "Resolution authorizing the contract with Neglia Group for the provision of On-Call\nLicensed Operator S3 Services for the Township’s Wastewater Treatment Plant in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Foster\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Tilis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 32", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 52 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "PS&S", "purpose": "Wastewater treatment plant engineering", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 26", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=41", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-679e4bd26d", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=41", "page": 41, "excerpt": "#26\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights requires Engineering Services related\nto the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices, and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Paulus,\nSokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) is qualified to provide Engineering Services related\nto Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nPS&S LLC., to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024, in an amount not\nto exceed $50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that PS&S, LLC. is appointed to provide\nEngineering Services related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with PS&S, LLC.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=41", "page": 41, "excerpt": "#26\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights requires Engineering Services related\nto the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices, and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Paulus,\nSokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) is qualified to provide Engineering Services related\nto Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nPS&S LLC., to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024, in an amount not\nto exceed $50,000.00; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that PS&S, LLC. is appointed to provide\nEngineering Services related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with PS&S, LLC.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified_as_recorded", "summary": "Approved: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded. The minutes do not account for all six council seats in this roll call; no missing vote is inferred.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Foster", "second_by": "Poage", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "26. Resolution consenting to the appointment of PS&S for Engineering Services related to the\nWastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Foster\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr, Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Iis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\nMr. Foster mentioned the outstanding work PS&S has done in relation to the Wastewater\nTreatment Plant." } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-679e4bd26d", "vendor": "PS&S", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "0682a12be50622354cb158d559bd0e5479b6db8fbabad5e02cd1ff5835cc7671", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 41, "source_text_sha256": "20b8ae20baca638f483526133c2b2977b1e375914628479ac0d8835bfb737005", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of PS&S for Engineering Services related to the\nWastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Foster\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr, Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Iis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\nMr. Foster mentioned the outstanding work PS&S has done in relation to the Wastewater\nTreatment Plant.\n", "reference": "Minutes item 26", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 41 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Phillips Preiss", "purpose": "Township planner", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 36", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=60", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-20323a666b", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=60", "page": 60, "excerpt": "#36\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Township\nPlanner for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"REO's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Phillips\nPreiss is qualified to provide Township Planner services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nPhillips Preiss to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires thạt the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Phillips Preiss is appointed Township\nPlanner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Phillips Preiss; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=60", "page": 60, "excerpt": "#36\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Township\nPlanner for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"REO's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Phillips\nPreiss is qualified to provide Township Planner services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nPhillips Preiss to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires thạt the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Phillips Preiss is appointed Township\nPlanner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Phillips Preiss; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=60", "page": 60, "excerpt": "#36\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Township\nPlanner for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et\nseq through the issuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"REO's\") for contract awards\nfor such services required on and after the Township's 2023 Reorganization through\nDecember 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Phillips\nPreiss is qualified to provide Township Planner services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nPhillips Preiss to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires thạt the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Phillips Preiss is appointed Township\nPlanner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Phillips Preiss; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-20323a666b", "vendor": "Phillips Preiss", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "937771edcaccbb15b161d68d1957d5db4cc8a8501c301c4fc7c3fe119a0d7bc4", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 60, "source_text_sha256": "7e98f46ff499e746f18a45ce2d3a781b66b5f463247bf96aa3929c0b8e28dd02", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of Phillips Preiss as Township Planner in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\nResult:\n\nMr. Couto\n\nMrs. Poage\n\nMr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs, Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nApproved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 36", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 60 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=11", "page": 11 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Suplee Clooney", "purpose": "Township auditor", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 24", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=37", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-e6438b39d1", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": "#24\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEX\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Auditor services for the\ncalendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualitications (\"REO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Wielkotz\n& Company is qualified to provide Auditor Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSuplee Clooney to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Suplee Clooney is appointed to\nprovide Auditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar yeai\ncommencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Suplee Clooney; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": "#24\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEX\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Auditor services for the\ncalendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualitications (\"REO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Wielkotz\n& Company is qualified to provide Auditor Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSuplee Clooney to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Suplee Clooney is appointed to\nprovide Auditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar yeai\ncommencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Suplee Clooney; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": "#24\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEX\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Auditor services for the\ncalendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualitications (\"REO's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Wielkotz\n& Company is qualified to provide Auditor Services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSuplee Clooney to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Suplee Clooney is appointed to\nprovide Auditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar yeai\ncommencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Suplee Clooney; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-e6438b39d1", "vendor": "Suplee Clooney", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "4e5da505370e19592ee40a9c29c2b85737886187603de6f0e419c680bc122389", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 37, "source_text_sha256": "971331178fc2c32873a4b5a66ed31c1111f044b4bfa20cf79550ffdd7437eda2", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=8", "page": 8, "quote": "Resolution consenting to the appointment of Suplee Clooney as Township Auditor\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\nResult:\n\nMr. Couto\n\nMr. Foster\n\nMr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNone\n\nNone\n\nNone\n\nApproved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 24", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 37 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } }, { "date": "2024-01-02", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC", "purpose": "Affordable housing attorney", "amount": 50000.0, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 22", "notes": "Proposed resolution in packet expressly states no competitive bids or exemption; adoption confirmed in minutes.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=33", "id": "bh-nb-20240102-7496b46b42", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=33", "page": 33, "excerpt": "#22\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing Attorney Services for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\n: accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications ('RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Surenian,\nEdwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC is qualified to provide Affordable Housing Attorney\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSurenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan,\nLLC is appointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights\nfor the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC;\nand\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=33", "page": 33, "excerpt": "#22\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing Attorney Services for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\n: accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications ('RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Surenian,\nEdwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC is qualified to provide Affordable Housing Attorney\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSurenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan,\nLLC is appointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights\nfor the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC;\nand\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified_as_recorded", "summary": "Approved: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded. The minutes do not account for all six council seats in this roll call; no missing vote is inferred.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Machado", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": "22. Resolution appointing Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC as Affordable Housing\nAttorney Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed\n\n$50,000.00,\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Machado\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. IIlis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2024, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2024-01-01", "end": "2024-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902#page=33", "page": 33, "excerpt": "#22\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable\nHousing Attorney Services for the calendar year 2024; and\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in\n: accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\nthrough the issuance of Requests for Qualifications ('RFQ's\") for contract awards for such\nservices required on and after the Township's 2024 Reorganization through December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and\nproposals from various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that Surenian,\nEdwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC is qualified to provide Affordable Housing Attorney\nservices to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nSurenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2024; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under\nthe Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the\nresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bids must be publicly advertised\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan,\nLLC is appointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights\nfor the calendar year commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024; in an\namount not to exceed $50,000.00; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC;\nand\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being\nawarded pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local\nUnit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the\ndate of passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and\nthe appointee.\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-7496b46b42", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "ec270e6102a31f1c4cfc3399492b124e18eb69039605f566c39f8a35c9a19aae", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/179?fileID=3902", "page": 33, "source_text_sha256": "3d69a0051eaa782119ea6470713cdd9010ded2bf31e95df9664e1baa8d4031ef", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=8", "page": 8, "quote": "Resolution appointing Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC as Affordable Housing\nAttorney Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed\n\n$50,000.00,\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Machado\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. IIlis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 22", "source_text_sha256": "ba575fdc8560aa7a3a143e825567d5d34c8cd29da366e366f1a6c4ef59483e42" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. 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A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 1 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [ "Poage" ], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Couto", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182024-1235", "page": null, "excerpt": "Resolution awarding a Professional Service contract to Santarcangelo Law, to assist in the\nenforcement of statutes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to foreclosing, vacant and\nabandoned properties, code enforcement, lead paint inspections, uniform construction code\nand zoning matters, in an amount not to exceed $24,000.00,\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Couto\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs, Illis, Mr. Machado\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: Mrs. Poage\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20240118-5875aa1221", "vendor": "Santarcangelo Law", "award_date": "2024-01-18", "record_sha256": "c134f5034b29edaa134757f9ccfdb0590ae49d90d23067decb5231bfcc484616", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/182?fileID=3917", "page": 46, "source_text_sha256": "0d400da35fe8ca20d38b782a77a75cb16ca026e69b6114f88ce19685ec5ef33e", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182024-1235#page=4", "page": 4, "quote": "Resolution awarding a Professional Service contract to Santarcangelo Law, to assist in the\nenforcement of statutes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to foreclosing, vacant and\nabandoned properties, code enforcement, lead paint inspections, uniform construction code\nand zoning matters, in an amount not to exceed $24,000.00,\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Couto\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr, Foster, Mrs, Illis, Mr. Machado\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: Mrs. Poage\n\nResult: Approved\n\nCONSENT AGENDA\n\nAll matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the Township Council and\nwill be enacted upon by one motion; there will be no separate discussion of these items. If\ndiscussion is desired, that item wili be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered\n\nseparately.\n\n11. Consent Agenda Resolutions\n\nResolution placing Brandon McGovern on the Inactive list of the Volunteer Fire\nDepartment.\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Meeting — January 18, 2024\n\n. Resolution placing Andrew Krasny on the Inactive list of the Volunteer Fire\n\nDepartment.\nResolution placing Rich Boss on the Inactive list of the Volunteer Fire Department.\n\n. Resolution appointing Caden Masonis, to the Junior Fire Auxiliary, of the\n\nVolunteer Fire Department.\n\nResolution appointing Jake Couto, to the Junior Fire Auxiliary, of the Volunteer\nFire Department.\n\nResolution appointing Kevin Carangelo, to the Volunteer Fire Department.\n\n. 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If\ndiscussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered\n\nseparately.\n10. Consent Agenda Resolutions\n\na. Resolution authorizing the refund of a tax overpayment in the amount of $4,752.07,\nfor the property located at 75 Grandview Avenue.\n\nb. Resolution authorizing the release of a performance bond in the amount of\n$89,211.00, for work performed at 450 Springfield Avenue.\n\nc. Resolution authorizing a Blue Light Permit to Michael Tomich, from the Volunteer\nFire Department.\n\nd. 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This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/222?fileID=5502", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/222?fileID=5502", "page": 29, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/222?fileID=5502", "page": 41, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/222?fileID=5502", "page": 43, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/222?fileID=5502", "page": 47, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/222?fileID=5502", "page": 26 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09242024-1336#page=5", "page": 5 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C.", "purpose": "Tax attorney", "amount": 80000, "amount_text": "$80,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-35", "notes": "Earlier award corroborated by later adopted amendment or Clerk notice. Oct21 Clerk notice confirms Council amended Tax Attorney contract to $71,000. Oct21 resolution314 expressly recites Jan7 adoption2025-35.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=58", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-49f306dc12", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=58", "page": 58, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 25_\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Tax Attorney for the\ncalendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is qualified to provide Tax Attorney services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of DiFrancesco,\nBateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2025, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer\n& Flaum, PC is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum,\nPC; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n‘Angela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 80000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=58", "page": 58, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 25_\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Tax Attorney for the\ncalendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is qualified to provide Tax Attorney services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of DiFrancesco,\nBateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2025, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer\n& Flaum, PC is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum,\nPC; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n‘Angela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=58", "page": 58, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 25_\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Tax Attorney for the\ncalendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman,\nDavis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is qualified to provide Tax Attorney services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of DiFrancesco,\nBateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2025, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer\n& Flaum, PC is appointed Tax Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum,\nPC; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n‘Angela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20250107-49f306dc12", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C.", "award_date": "2025-01-07", "record_sha256": "1182af1e03724dd83735c74411485fbaf4eaba0bd59768b59b6ff4c6583582f8", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": 58, "source_text_sha256": "bb6feb8b828d6518c31bbb6591f19193677048cf7e5b44acc0f6d8695e8ce7a6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/283?fileID=6637", "page": 21, "quote": "No.2025 -314\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2025-35 WHICH AWARDED A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES\n AGREEMENT TO DIFRANCESCO, BATEMAN, KUNZMAN, DAVIS, LEHRER & FLAUM, PC FOR TAX\n ATTORNEY SERVICES\n\nWHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Township of Berkeley Heights adopted Resolution 2025-35,\nawarding a professional services agreement to DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer &\nFlaum, PC for Tax Attorney Services; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to amend Resolution 2025-35 to reflect a reduction of $8,000.00 in\nthe contract amount, bringing the amended total amount to $71,000.00.\n\n\nNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey that:\n\n\n 1. All of the above recitals are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at length.\n\n 2. The Township Council hereby authorizes the amending of the contract with\n DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer& Flaum, PC for Tax Attorney services\n at a total cost not to exceed $71,000.00.\n\n 3. The Township Clerk is authorized to respectively execute, and attest to, all documents\n necessary to effectuate said agreement.\n\n 4. The Township Clerk shall publish a notice of this action pursuant to law.\n\n 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\nApproved this 21st day of October, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari, RMC\nTownship Clerk\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYORDEVANNEY", "reference": "2025-35", "source_text_sha256": "a42ab5f85e7904c0e70cc655686011629b545ff746cf649146ec8015fa5cbfc1", "corroboration": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10212025-1470", "page": 5, "quote": "Approval of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2025-313 through 2025-326\nMover: Mr. Moran\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Moran, M.rs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved", "source_text_sha256": "9782daf5d4670e85b00dd2c4dcc27b0ff48a382f59f6adf13204ce8cd0fd3c6a" }, "limitation": "Original January 7 minutes omit the consent vote; later adopted record expressly recites original January 7 adoption." }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/235?fileID=5694", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/233?fileID=5692", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/232?fileID=5691", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": 58 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/283?fileID=6637", "page": 21 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Harbor Consultants", "purpose": "Affordable Housing Planner", "amount": 50000, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-23", "notes": "Earlier award corroborated by later adopted amendment or Clerk notice. Oct7 resolution299 expressly recites Jan7 adoption of2025-23; Oct7 minutes approve consent289-312 including299.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=36", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-572ede8aa7", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=36", "page": 36, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 2\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable Housing\nPlanner for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Harbor Consultants is\nqualified to provide Affordable Housing Planner services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Harbor\nConsultants to the position of Affordable Housing Planner such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed Affordable\nHousing Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Harbor Consultants.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=36", "page": 36, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 2\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable Housing\nPlanner for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Harbor Consultants is\nqualified to provide Affordable Housing Planner services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Harbor\nConsultants to the position of Affordable Housing Planner such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed Affordable\nHousing Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Harbor Consultants.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=36", "page": 36, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 2\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable Housing\nPlanner for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Harbor Consultants is\nqualified to provide Affordable Housing Planner services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Harbor\nConsultants to the position of Affordable Housing Planner such position for a term to expire\nDecember 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed Affordable\nHousing Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Harbor Consultants.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20250107-572ede8aa7", "vendor": "Harbor Consultants", "award_date": "2025-01-07", "record_sha256": "63363c1610aaf4851db4cc4dd782982fb0339ed04d1294d99b0213c59f0e1eb8", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": 36, "source_text_sha256": "eac41b5f42051df6dfb8bcee257aa6892a6780f4bc31fe10b32c91d206597080", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627", "page": 51, "quote": "No. 2025-^°1\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2025-23 WHICH AWARDED A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES\n AGREEMENT TO HARBOR CONSULTANTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANNER SERVICES\n\nWHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Township of Berkeley Heights adopted Resolution 2025-23,\nawarding a professional services agreement to Harbor Consultants for Affordable Housing Services;\nand\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to amend Resolution 2025-23 to reflect an increase of $25,000.00 in\nthe contract amount, bringing the^amended total amount to $75,000.00.\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has issued a certificate of available funds, which is incorporated\nherein by reference, with the account number to be charged: H-13-40-401-401, AFFORDABLE\nHOUSING-ADMIN EXPENSES, for an amount of $25,000.00.\n\nNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey that:\n\n\n 1. All of the above recitals are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at length.\n\n 2. The Township Council hereby authorizes the amending of the contract with Harbor\n Consultants for Affordable Housing services at a total cost not to exceed $75,000.00.\n\n 3. The Township Clerk is authorized to respectively execute, and attest to, all documents\n necessary to effectuate said agreement.\n\n 4. The Township Clerk shall publish a notice of this action pursuant to law.\n\n 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\nApproved this 7th day of October, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari, RMC\nTownship Clerk\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MO RAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYORDEVANNEY", "reference": "2025-23", "source_text_sha256": "450545d7b1725f1bf5e4022495b8d246200e02f66cab4b4022c84eaef853437b", "corroboration": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "page": 5, "quote": "ApprQval of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2025-289 through 2025-312\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council Meeting - October 7, 2025\n\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved", "source_text_sha256": "1ddd9eaba6c84c945777bbb7c1caed8ab8949677e4d4bf43527994ba3b7395a5" }, "limitation": "Original January 7 minutes omit the consent vote; later adopted record expressly recites original January 7 adoption." }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/235?fileID=5694", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/233?fileID=5692", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/232?fileID=5691", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": 36 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627", "page": 51 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "purpose": "General engineering", "amount": 115000, "amount_text": "$115,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-27", "notes": "Earlier award corroborated by later adopted amendment or Clerk notice. Jan21 resolution88 expressly recites Jan7 adoption and award2025-27; minutes pp4-5 approve73-90 including88. Res2025-88 Jan21 amends certification of funds, corroborating Jan7 award approval. Research correction: earlier label was Neglia Engineering Associates; the operative resolution prints Neglia Group. This is a source-label correction, not an inferred corporate relationship.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=44", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-731d1a247c", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=44", "page": 44, "excerpt": "No. 2025- Q*]\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require General Engineering Services for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Neglia Group is qualified\nto provide General Engineering services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Neglia\nGroup to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed for General\nEngineering services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 115000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=44", "page": 44, "excerpt": "No. 2025- Q*]\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require General Engineering Services for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Neglia Group is qualified\nto provide General Engineering services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Neglia\nGroup to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed for General\nEngineering services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=44", "page": 44, "excerpt": "No. 2025- Q*]\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require General Engineering Services for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Neglia Group is qualified\nto provide General Engineering services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Neglia\nGroup to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Neglia Group is appointed for General\nEngineering services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20250107-731d1a247c", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "award_date": "2025-01-07", "record_sha256": "9bb19f4742470f69cf73eff7abedad864689602dbf729537acfa4f55a7befff7", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": 44, "source_text_sha256": "32c5403ef85c85431f580f49897d79896cf217e5a4e768134fd911cce2e21c54", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 57, "quote": "No. 2025- ^8\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Township of Berkeley Heights adopted Resolution 2025-\n27, which awarded a professional services contract to Neglia Group for General Engineering\nServices for the calendar year 2025;and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Neglia Group is in the process of drafting the Township's tax maps, which falls\nunder the scope of services to which they have been awarded a contract; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the funds for said services must be paid out of a different account than the line item\nbudget stated in Resolution 2025-27; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to amend the Certification of Funds in Resolution 2025-27 to\nadd accounts C-04-23-008-110 and 5-01 -20- 150-031 for all services performed related to drafting\nof tax maps in for a total amount of additional services not to exceed $287,000.00; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, this expenditure of funds is separate from and shall not count against the not-to-\nexceed amount listed in Resolution 2025-27.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Council that all\nTownship officials shall be authorized to draft, amend, and execute all necessary documents\nneeded to effectuate this modification to the Certification of Funds previously authorized.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Neglia Group; and\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk", "reference": "2025-27", "source_text_sha256": "6c2f250099c2eefefe5e003bf7563406c3f1ab9d6ec806cfa74bcb970e875376", "corroboration": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 4, "quote": "Approval of Consent Apenda Resolutions 7^-90\nMover: Mr. Moran\n\n\n 4\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council IVIeeting - January 21, 2025\n\nSeconder: Mr. Couto\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved", "source_text_sha256": "b8e0c2c34dc83c5738557a911742c83be72bbc04b3a6148a0bca6eee1e64622b" }, "limitation": "Original January 7 minutes omit the consent vote; later adopted record expressly recites original January 7 adoption." }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/235?fileID=5694", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/233?fileID=5692", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/232?fileID=5691", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": 44 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 57 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-01-21", "vendor": "David Shapiro", "purpose": "Tax Assessor inspections", "amount": 10000, "amount_text": "$10,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services", "reference": "2025-77", "notes": "", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=45", "id": "bh-nb-20250121-7417f7b645", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": " No. 2025- \"7 7\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n A RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO DAVID\n SHAPIRO FOR TAX ASSESSOR INSPECTIONS\n\n WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for\nprofessional services to provide Tax Assessor Inspections; and\n\n\n WHEREAS, David Shapiro has provided proposal dated January 15, 2025, with\nvarious rates for Assessor inspections, total amount not to exceed $10,000; and\n\n NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township\nof Berkeley Heights that the Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with David\nShapiro for Tax Assessor inspections, at a fee not to exceed $10,000.00. This contract is\nawarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with\nN.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Fair and Open\nprocess in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5,\net seq.; and\n\n\n BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\n\nATTEST:\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n Certification of Availability of Funds\n\nAs required by N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable\nrequirement, I, Diane Sherry, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have\nascertained that, upon adoption of this resolution, there will be available, sufficient and\nuncommitted appropriations to execute a contract with David Shapiro for Tax Assessor\nInspections, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 from account # 5-01-20-150-028, Tax\nAssessment, subject to the approval of the 2025 Budget.\n\n\nJanuary 21, 2025\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\nDiane Sherry COUTO\n FOSTER\nChief Financial Officer ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 10000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": " No. 2025- \"7 7\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n A RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO DAVID\n SHAPIRO FOR TAX ASSESSOR INSPECTIONS\n\n WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for\nprofessional services to provide Tax Assessor Inspections; and\n\n\n WHEREAS, David Shapiro has provided proposal dated January 15, 2025, with\nvarious rates for Assessor inspections, total amount not to exceed $10,000; and\n\n NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township\nof Berkeley Heights that the Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with David\nShapiro for Tax Assessor inspections, at a fee not to exceed $10,000.00. This contract is\nawarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with\nN.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Fair and Open\nprocess in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5,\net seq.; and\n\n\n BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\n\nATTEST:\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n Certification of Availability of Funds\n\nAs required by N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable\nrequirement, I, Diane Sherry, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have\nascertained that, upon adoption of this resolution, there will be available, sufficient and\nuncommitted appropriations to execute a contract with David Shapiro for Tax Assessor\nInspections, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 from account # 5-01-20-150-028, Tax\nAssessment, subject to the approval of the 2025 Budget.\n\n\nJanuary 21, 2025\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\nDiane Sherry COUTO\n FOSTER\nChief Financial Officer ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. 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This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 45, "source_text_sha256": "d8eaecaa3d6b56c41da14f3b055f6ed56fb12b59eeb7616093071cef4baf0b27", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 4, "quote": "Approval of Consent Apenda Resolutions 7^-90\nMover: Mr. Moran\n\n\n 4\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council IVIeeting - January 21, 2025\n\nSeconder: Mr. Couto\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved", "reference": "2025-77", "source_text_sha256": "b8e0c2c34dc83c5738557a911742c83be72bbc04b3a6148a0bca6eee1e64622b" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/237?fileID=5708", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/236?fileID=5707", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 45 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 4 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-01-21", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC", "purpose": "Special redevelopment counsel for Municipal Complex", "amount": 50000, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services; Fair and Open RFQ", "reference": "2025-71", "notes": "", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=12", "id": "bh-nb-20250121-0bcf365d94", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": " No. 2025- 7,\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Special\nRedevelopment Counsel for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township's 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process. Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined McManimon, Scotland &\nBauman, LLC is qualified to provide Special Redevelopment Counsel services to the Township\nfor the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is\nappointed Special Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to\nexceed $50,000.00; and\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services; Fair and Open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": " No. 2025- 7,\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Special\nRedevelopment Counsel for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (\"RFQ's\") for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township's 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process. Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined McManimon, Scotland &\nBauman, LLC is qualified to provide Special Redevelopment Counsel services to the Township\nfor the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is\nappointed Special Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to\nexceed $50,000.00; and\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. 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Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined McManimon, Scotland &\nBauman, LLC is qualified to provide Special Redevelopment Counsel services to the Township\nfor the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is\nappointed Special Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to\nexceed $50,000.00; and\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20250121-0bcf365d94", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC", "award_date": "2025-01-21", "record_sha256": "7c126cc4c7c29b2c98096c85ffde594d198356c9e353bfc91945aa38390b88cd", "evidence_type": "explicit_exemption", "selection_category": "rfq_rfp", "quote": "the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements", "context_excerpt": "WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 12, "source_text_sha256": "a59fc9baf2842edf4176c9cbea69c1f221446a00a147a49c23140a1411001b22", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 3, "quote": "Approval of Resolution 71\nMover: Mr. Foster\nSeconder: Mr. Couto\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved", "reference": "2025-71", "source_text_sha256": "b8e0c2c34dc83c5738557a911742c83be72bbc04b3a6148a0bca6eee1e64622b" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/237?fileID=5708", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/236?fileID=5707", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 12 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-01-21", "vendor": "Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S)", "purpose": "Wastewater plant electrical upgrades engineering/design/bidding", "amount": 380650, "amount_text": "$380,650 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services", "reference": "2025-73", "notes": "Later canceled by Resolution 2025-217, June26 2025; historical approval retained.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=33", "id": "bh-nb-20250121-ea2596bc7c", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=33", "page": 33, "excerpt": " No. 2025- 73\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n A Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract to PS&S for Engineering\n Services, Preliminary/FinaI Design and Bidding Services for the Wastewater Treatment\n Plant\n\n\n WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for\nprofessional engineering services, including preliminary/final design and bidding services for\nthe Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Project: Main Switchgear, Main\nTransformer, and Emergency Generator System Replacement; and\n\n\n WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a\nresolution authorizing the award of the contract for professional services without competitive\nbid and that the contract itself must be available for inspection; and\n\n\n WHEREAS, Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) has provided proposal\ndated November 7, 2024, the total cost proposed is in the amount of $380,650.00; and\n\n\n NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township\nof Berkeley Heights that the Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with PS&S for\nengineering services, preliminary/final design and bidding services for the Wastewater\nTreatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Project, in an amount not to exceed $380,650.00, pursuant\nto their proposal dated November 7, 2024. This contract is awarded without competitive bids as\na \"professional services contract\" in accordance withN.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a)(l) of the Local\nPublic Contracts Law and pursuant to a Unfair and Open process in accordance with the New\nJersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, NJ.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\n\n BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n Certification ofAvailability of Funds\n\nAs required by N.J.S.A. 40A.-4-57, N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable\nrequirement, I, Diane Sherry, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have\nascertained that, upon adoption of this resolution, there will be available, sufficient and\nuncommitted appropriations to execute a contract with Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC\n(PS&S) for professional engineering services, including preliminary/final design and bidding\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 380650, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution uses the wording “Unfair and Open process.” The wording is quoted as printed; the solicitation and selection steps have not been independently established.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=33", "page": 33, "excerpt": " No. 2025- 73\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n A Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract to PS&S for Engineering\n Services, Preliminary/FinaI Design and Bidding Services for the Wastewater Treatment\n Plant\n\n\n WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for\nprofessional engineering services, including preliminary/final design and bidding services for\nthe Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Project: Main Switchgear, Main\nTransformer, and Emergency Generator System Replacement; and\n\n\n WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a\nresolution authorizing the award of the contract for professional services without competitive\nbid and that the contract itself must be available for inspection; and\n\n\n WHEREAS, Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) has provided proposal\ndated November 7, 2024, the total cost proposed is in the amount of $380,650.00; and\n\n\n NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township\nof Berkeley Heights that the Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with PS&S for\nengineering services, preliminary/final design and bidding services for the Wastewater\nTreatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Project, in an amount not to exceed $380,650.00, pursuant\nto their proposal dated November 7, 2024. This contract is awarded without competitive bids as\na \"professional services contract\" in accordance withN.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a)(l) of the Local\nPublic Contracts Law and pursuant to a Unfair and Open process in accordance with the New\nJersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, NJ.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\n\n BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n Certification ofAvailability of Funds\n\nAs required by N.J.S.A. 40A.-4-57, N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable\nrequirement, I, Diane Sherry, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have\nascertained that, upon adoption of this resolution, there will be available, sufficient and\nuncommitted appropriations to execute a contract with Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC\n(PS&S) for professional engineering services, including preliminary/final design and bidding\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. 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This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance withN.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Unfair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, NJ.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 33, "source_text_sha256": "7dd0c8dfbf31831080811a568710be28ea6f2d0f053e71a493572eb6ab649a48", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 4, "quote": "Approval of Consent Apenda Resolutions 7^-90\nMover: Mr. Moran\n\n\n 4\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council IVIeeting - January 21, 2025\n\nSeconder: Mr. Couto\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved", "reference": "2025-73", "source_text_sha256": "b8e0c2c34dc83c5738557a911742c83be72bbc04b3a6148a0bca6eee1e64622b" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/237?fileID=5708", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/236?fileID=5707", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 33 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 4 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-02-04", "vendor": "NW Financial Group, LLC", "purpose": "PILOT billing services", "amount": 2500, "amount_text": "$2,500 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Fair and Open", "reference": "2025-100", "notes": "Later increased to $12,500 by res2025-112 Feb18; amendment not additional new contract.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042025-1392", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/239?fileID=5716#page=20", "id": "bh-nb-20250204-2f7a4c7eed", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042025-1392", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/239?fileID=5716#page=20", "page": 20, "excerpt": " No.2025- {\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n A RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO NW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC TO\n PROVIDE PILOT BILLING SERVICES\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional financial\nservices for the provision of PILOT billing services; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing\nthe award of the contract for professional services without competitive bids and that the contract\nitself must be available for inspection; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, NW Financial Group, LLC provided a proposal dated January 16, 2025, to provide the\nnecessary PILOT Billing Services.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights that\nthe Mayor and Clerk of the Township of Berkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest\nto an agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC pursuant to a proposal dated January 16, 2025, in an\namount not to exceed $2,500.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURHTER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional\nservices contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contract Law and\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nN.J.S.A. 19:44A20.5, et seq.; and\n\n\nBE IT FURHTER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a Certificate of Available Funds\nwhich is incorporated herein by reference.\n\n\nApproved this 4th day of February, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n Certification of Availability of Funds\n\nAs required by JSLJ^SA 40A:4-57, N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable requirement, I,\nDiane Sherry, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have ascertained that, upon\nadoption of this resolution, there will be available, sufficient and uncommitted appropriations execute\nan agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC for the aforementioned purpose, in an amount not to\nexceed $2,500.00 from account # 5-01-20-130-028 - FIN - Professional Services., subject to the\nadoption of the approval of the 2025 Budget.\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n\nFebruary 4, 2025 COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\nDiane Sherry MORAN\n POAGE\nChief Financial Officer TIE;\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Fair and Open", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 2500, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/239?fileID=5716#page=20", "page": 20, "excerpt": " No.2025- {\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n A RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO NW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC TO\n PROVIDE PILOT BILLING SERVICES\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional financial\nservices for the provision of PILOT billing services; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing\nthe award of the contract for professional services without competitive bids and that the contract\nitself must be available for inspection; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, NW Financial Group, LLC provided a proposal dated January 16, 2025, to provide the\nnecessary PILOT Billing Services.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights that\nthe Mayor and Clerk of the Township of Berkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest\nto an agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC pursuant to a proposal dated January 16, 2025, in an\namount not to exceed $2,500.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURHTER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional\nservices contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contract Law and\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nN.J.S.A. 19:44A20.5, et seq.; and\n\n\nBE IT FURHTER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a Certificate of Available Funds\nwhich is incorporated herein by reference.\n\n\nApproved this 4th day of February, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n Certification of Availability of Funds\n\nAs required by JSLJ^SA 40A:4-57, N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable requirement, I,\nDiane Sherry, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have ascertained that, upon\nadoption of this resolution, there will be available, sufficient and uncommitted appropriations execute\nan agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC for the aforementioned purpose, in an amount not to\nexceed $2,500.00 from account # 5-01-20-130-028 - FIN - Professional Services., subject to the\nadoption of the approval of the 2025 Budget.\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n\nFebruary 4, 2025 COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\nDiane Sherry MORAN\n POAGE\nChief Financial Officer TIE;\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20250204-2f7a4c7eed", "vendor": "NW Financial Group, LLC", "award_date": "2025-02-04", "record_sha256": "7d5add400d1f45fac57519918b29c0d51262b1f5ee57674e9076929cde4cc384", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "this contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contract Law and pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.5, et seq.; and", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/239?fileID=5716", "page": 20, "source_text_sha256": "045632e46b90752ebbc86536ebd71ce581de93eff95686c7e96f30640db8f165", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042025-1392", "page": 4, "quote": "Approval of Consent Agenda Resolutions 91-102\nMover: Mr. Couto\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: MJ-S. Poage\nResult: Approved", "reference": "2025-100", "source_text_sha256": "860c5ab1d029a31f4d1a80ba2c4ebfe16d79102b364fc4f0243f85da722670c6" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/240?fileID=5717", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/239?fileID=5716", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/239?fileID=5716", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/239?fileID=5716", "page": 20 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042025-1392", "page": 4 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-02-18", "vendor": "DMR Architects", "purpose": "Township planner for Nokia Bell Labs campus", "amount": 10000, "amount_text": "$10,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services; Fair and Open RFQ", "reference": "2025-109", "notes": "Minutes record discussion of amount but no changed amount; $10,000 is packet cap.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182025-1395", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734#page=25", "id": "bh-nb-20250218-ba7b90eca4", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182025-1395", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734#page=25", "page": 25, "excerpt": " No. 2025- \\OC\\\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Township Planner for the\nNOKIA BELL LABS CAMPUS; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (//RFQ/s//) for contract awards for such services required for the year 2025; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, the Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that DMR Architects of 777 Terrace\nAvenue, Suite 607, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey is qualified to provide Township Planner\nservices for the NOKIA BELL LABS CAMPUS; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of DMR Architects to\nsuch position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public\nContracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a\ncontract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DMR Architects of 777 Terrace Avenue, Suite 607,\nHasbrouck Heights, New Jersey is appointed Township Planner for the NOKIA BELL LABS CAMPUS\nfor the term commencing February 19, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, not to exceed\n$10,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with DMR Architects.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant to a\nFair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-\n20.5, et seq.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that, upon adoption of this resolution, sufficient uncommitted funds will be available for the\npurposes set forth herein, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 in account # 5-01-21-180-028,\nPlanning Board, subject to the approval of the 2025 Budget.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\n\nApproved this 18th day of February, 2025. ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\nATTEST;\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\nAngela Lazzari, RMC MAYOR DEVANNEY\nTownship Clerk\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services; Fair and Open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 10000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734#page=25", "page": 25, "excerpt": " No. 2025- \\OC\\\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Township Planner for the\nNOKIA BELL LABS CAMPUS; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (//RFQ/s//) for contract awards for such services required for the year 2025; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, the Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ's, and has determined that DMR Architects of 777 Terrace\nAvenue, Suite 607, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey is qualified to provide Township Planner\nservices for the NOKIA BELL LABS CAMPUS; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of DMR Architects to\nsuch position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local Public\nContracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the award of a\ncontract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DMR Architects of 777 Terrace Avenue, Suite 607,\nHasbrouck Heights, New Jersey is appointed Township Planner for the NOKIA BELL LABS CAMPUS\nfor the term commencing February 19, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, not to exceed\n$10,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with DMR Architects.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant to a\nFair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-\n20.5, et seq.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that, upon adoption of this resolution, sufficient uncommitted funds will be available for the\npurposes set forth herein, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 in account # 5-01-21-180-028,\nPlanning Board, subject to the approval of the 2025 Budget.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\n\nApproved this 18th day of February, 2025. ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\nATTEST;\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\nAngela Lazzari, RMC MAYOR DEVANNEY\nTownship Clerk\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. 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Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved as amended", "reference": "2025-109", "source_text_sha256": "aef5e84938c29396ef185d94f7a8f7245f42f6b24a91adbf3998d2e827296ec1" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/243?fileID=5733", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/241?fileID=5731", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/241?fileID=5731", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734", "page": 25 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182025-1395", "page": 6 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-02-18", "vendor": "Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S)", "purpose": "Enclosed waste gas flare project engineering", "amount": 196137, "amount_text": "$196,137 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services", "reference": "2025-107", "notes": "Rescinds and replaces 2023-138; proposed new agreement based on Feb4 2025 proposal; count as replacement award.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182025-1395", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734#page=22", "id": "bh-nb-20250218-b12e8b0bb4", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182025-1395", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734#page=22", "page": 22, "excerpt": " No. 2025- 1^/7\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 138-2023, WHICH AUTHROIZEDAN AGREEMENT\nWITH PS&S FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE ENCLOSED WASTE\n GAS FLARE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING A NEW AGREEMENT WITH PS&S FOR\n PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE ENCLOSED WASTE GAS FLARE\n PROJECT BASED ON A REVISED PROPOSAL DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2025\n\nWHEREAS, Resolution 138-2023 which was adopted on April 11, 2023 authorized the an\nagreement with PS&S for engineering services, preliminary/fmal design and bidding services\nfor enclosed waste gas flare project for an amount not to exceed $127,500.00 pursuant to\ntheir proposal dated March 28, 2023;and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the New Jersey Bureau of Air Permitting recently issued the final air permit for the\nexisting flare which includes milestones calling for the commencement of design for\nthe new enclosed waste gas flare system to occur in June 2025 with submittal of a\nrevised air permit to occur on September 2025; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township is seeking to finance this project through the New Jersey IBank\nfinancing program and the New Jersey I Bank recently instituted a requirement that the\nloanee, in efforts to secure funding, prepare a comprehensive resiliency analysis\ndemonstrating that the project will not reside within a flood zone;and\n\n\nWHEREAS, due to the additional work required, not included in the proposal dated March 28,\n2023, and the increase in PS&S/s professional engineering labor hour rate structure\nimplemented since the original proposal, PS&S has revised the scope of services and\nprofessional fees for this project and provided a revised proposal dated February 4, 2025 with\na revised project fee of $196,800.00; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, to date the Township has only expended a total of $665.00 for the project; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wished to rescind Resolution 138-2023, cancel the original\nagreement, and authorize a new agreement based on the revised proposal for an amount not\nto exceed $196,137.00, the revised project fee less the previously expended amount,\n($196,800.00-$663.00).\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that:\n\n 1. Resolution 138-2023 be and is hereby rescinded.\n\n 2. The Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the Township of Berkeley Heights are\n hereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with PS&S for engineering\n services, preliminary/final design and bidding services for enclosed waste gas flare\n project, pursuant to their proposal dated February 4, 2025.\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 196137, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20250218-b12e8b0bb4", "vendor": "Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S)", "award_date": "2025-02-18", "record_sha256": "f2167b4bcdfbbeae20c6821450ec0e02097abc3415419e970f3ccc5b20b99bd6", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "3. This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Unfair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734", "page": 23, "source_text_sha256": "6e912a253d4a736d09680469dc6f0894886caeac4c5e2bf359197720efa84fe8", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182025-1395", "page": 5, "quote": "Approval of Consent Agenda Resolutions 105-129 fexcluding 109)\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\n 5\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council Meeting - February 18, 2025\n\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mi-. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved", "reference": "2025-107", "source_text_sha256": "aef5e84938c29396ef185d94f7a8f7245f42f6b24a91adbf3998d2e827296ec1" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/243?fileID=5733", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/241?fileID=5731", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/244?fileID=5734", "page": 23 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182025-1395", "page": 5 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-03-04", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "purpose": "Engineering assessment and construction management, 2025 MCCPC Road Program, various streets", "amount": 45660, "amount_text": "$45,660 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Fair and Open", "reference": "2025-141", "notes": "", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03042025-1404", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/245?fileID=5821#page=77", "id": "bh-nb-20250304-c635d6d560", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03042025-1404", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/245?fileID=5821#page=77", "page": 77, "excerpt": " No.2025- -\\^\\\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NEGLIA GROUP FOR\n ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES 2025 MCCPC ROAD\n PROGRAM - VARIOUS STREETS\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional engineering\nservices for Engineering Assessment and Construction Management Services - 2025 MCCPC Road\nProgram- Various Streets; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing\nthe award of the contract for professional services without competitive bid and that the contract itself\nmust be available for inspection; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, Neglia Group was deemed qualified to provide professional general\nengineering services to the Township of Berkeley Heights as part of a Fair and Open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Neglia Group has provided proposal dated February 26, 2025, to provide Engineering\nAssessment and Construction Management Services - 2025 MCCPC Road Program- Various Streets.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute to an agreement\nwith Neglia Engineering Associates for Engineering Assessment and Construction Management\nServices - 2025 MCCPC Road Program- Various Streets, at a fee not to exceed $45,660.00, pursuant to\ntheir proposal dated February 26, 2025.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional\nservices contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nNJ.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a Certificate Available Funds\nwhich is incorporated herein by reference, for an amount not to exceed $45,660.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\nApproved this 4th day of March, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\nAngela Lazzari FOSTER\n ILLIS\nTownship Clerk MACHADO\n MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Fair and Open", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 45660, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/245?fileID=5821#page=77", "page": 77, "excerpt": " No.2025- -\\^\\\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NEGLIA GROUP FOR\n ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES 2025 MCCPC ROAD\n PROGRAM - VARIOUS STREETS\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional engineering\nservices for Engineering Assessment and Construction Management Services - 2025 MCCPC Road\nProgram- Various Streets; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing\nthe award of the contract for professional services without competitive bid and that the contract itself\nmust be available for inspection; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, Neglia Group was deemed qualified to provide professional general\nengineering services to the Township of Berkeley Heights as part of a Fair and Open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Neglia Group has provided proposal dated February 26, 2025, to provide Engineering\nAssessment and Construction Management Services - 2025 MCCPC Road Program- Various Streets.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute to an agreement\nwith Neglia Engineering Associates for Engineering Assessment and Construction Management\nServices - 2025 MCCPC Road Program- Various Streets, at a fee not to exceed $45,660.00, pursuant to\ntheir proposal dated February 26, 2025.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional\nservices contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nNJ.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a Certificate Available Funds\nwhich is incorporated herein by reference, for an amount not to exceed $45,660.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\nApproved this 4th day of March, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\nAngela Lazzari FOSTER\n ILLIS\nTownship Clerk MACHADO\n MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. 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This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/245?fileID=5821", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/245?fileID=5821", "page": 79, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/245?fileID=5821", "page": 77 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03042025-1404", "page": 5 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-05-06", "vendor": "LEW Environmental Services", "purpose": "Lead testing management for rental units", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Owner-paid fee schedule; no aggregate contract cap", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services", "reference": "2025-175", "notes": "Fixed fees paid by property owners; no Township out-of-pocket cap. May20 res189 amendment and July15 res231 ratification are same logical contract, not new awards.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062025-1427", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/263?fileID=6089#page=19", "id": "bh-nb-20250506-e2e196c36e", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Owner-paid fee schedule; no aggregate contract cap", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062025-1427", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/263?fileID=6089#page=19", "page": 19, "excerpt": " No. 2025- | r7^\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH LEW ENVIRONMENTAL FOR LEAD\n TESTING SERVICES\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights requires professional services for staffing to\nsupport the management of lead testing of certain rental units in the Township of Berkeley\nHeights in order to comply with N.J.A.C. 5:28A; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, LEW Environmental Services is qualified in training and experience to perform\nsuch services and has submitted a proposal, dated March 6, 2025, setting forth the terms\nand conditions of the lead testing; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11 et. seq., requires that a\nresolution authorizing the payment of such professional fees, without competitive\nbidding must be publicly advertised; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will not incur any fee from LEW\nEnvironmental as all fees are re-billable and payable by the property owner.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights, that the Township Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to\nexecute a contract with LEW Environmental Services, 181 US Highway 46, Mine Hill, New\nJersey 07803 for Professional Environmental Consultant Services related management of\nlead testing of certain rental units in the Township of Berkeley Heights as per NJ.S.A.\n52:27D-437.1 et seq.; as detailed in their submitted proposal number 2530 dated March\n6, 2025, with the fixed rates for services which will be the responsibility of the property\nowners.\n\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bidding under\nthe provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.40A:ll-5(l)(a)(i).\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, no certification of funding is necessary as this contract shall\nnot result in any out-of-pocket costs to the Township of Berkeley Heights.\n\n\nApproved this 6th day of May, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\nAngela Lazzari, RMC MORAN\n POAGE\nTownship Clerk TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20250506-e2e196c36e", "vendor": "LEW Environmental Services", "award_date": "2025-05-06", "record_sha256": "d595286d3003b9b0d071562b0fc63231cd6e36ae00c1ebe17e5dc3e59ba9beba", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "this contract is awarded without competitive bidding", "context_excerpt": "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bidding under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.40A:ll-5(l)(a)(i).", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/263?fileID=6089", "page": 19, "source_text_sha256": "1249050b0c2241ef2cfb99bc85d3b102bf54530f9b577771e740a361a5bcbed8", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062025-1427", "page": 3, "quote": "Approval of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2025-164 through 2025-175 excluding 2025-171\nMover: Mr. Foster\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council Meeting - May 6, 2025\n\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved", "reference": "2025-175", "source_text_sha256": "1e42d4e793ece961da22bda08115b2fe14cbca9d55e880397b43b1abedadd281" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/263?fileID=6089", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/262?fileID=6088", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/259?fileID=6085", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/258?fileID=6084", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/263?fileID=6089", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/259?fileID=6085", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/263?fileID=6089", "page": 19 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062025-1427", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-05-20", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "purpose": "Construction management, Sherman Avenue revitalization", "amount": 99345, "amount_text": "$99,345 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Fair and Open", "reference": "2025-192", "notes": "", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202025-1430", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/266?fileID=6092#page=32", "id": "bh-nb-20250520-13e196c2eb", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202025-1430", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/266?fileID=6092#page=32", "page": 32, "excerpt": " No. 2025- [ ^ ^\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NEGLIA GROUP FOR\n CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SHERMAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION PROJECT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights recently awarded a public bid for the Sherman Avenue\nRevitalization State Aid project for a total amount of $1,148,586.00 and is in need of contracting\nprofessional engineering services for the construction management and administration of this project;\nand\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing\nthe award of the contract for professional services without competitive bid and that the contract itself\nmust be available for inspection; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, on January 1, 2025, Neglia Group was deemed qualified to provide professional general\nengineering services to the Township of Berkeley Heights as part of a Fair and Open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Neglia Group has provided proposal dated May 9, 2025, to provide Construction\nManagement Services for the Sherman Avenue Revitalization Project, State Aid Job #7425300.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor and/or her designee is hereby authorized to\nexecute to an agreement with Neglia Engineering Associates for Construction Management Services\nfor the Sherman Avenue Revitalization Project, State Aid Job #7425300, at a fee not to exceed\n$99,345.00, pursuant to their proposal dated May 9, 2025.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional\nservices contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nN.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed\n$99,345.00 as follows subject to the Chapter 159 passage and approval for The Connell\nCompany-Peppertown Park Restoration Project.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\nApproved this 20th day of May,2025.\n\nATTEST:\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\nAngela Lazzari MACHADO\nTownship Clerk MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Fair and Open", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 99345, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/266?fileID=6092#page=32", "page": 32, "excerpt": " No. 2025- [ ^ ^\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NEGLIA GROUP FOR\n CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SHERMAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION PROJECT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights recently awarded a public bid for the Sherman Avenue\nRevitalization State Aid project for a total amount of $1,148,586.00 and is in need of contracting\nprofessional engineering services for the construction management and administration of this project;\nand\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing\nthe award of the contract for professional services without competitive bid and that the contract itself\nmust be available for inspection; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, on January 1, 2025, Neglia Group was deemed qualified to provide professional general\nengineering services to the Township of Berkeley Heights as part of a Fair and Open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Neglia Group has provided proposal dated May 9, 2025, to provide Construction\nManagement Services for the Sherman Avenue Revitalization Project, State Aid Job #7425300.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor and/or her designee is hereby authorized to\nexecute to an agreement with Neglia Engineering Associates for Construction Management Services\nfor the Sherman Avenue Revitalization Project, State Aid Job #7425300, at a fee not to exceed\n$99,345.00, pursuant to their proposal dated May 9, 2025.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional\nservices contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nN.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed\n$99,345.00 as follows subject to the Chapter 159 passage and approval for The Connell\nCompany-Peppertown Park Restoration Project.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\nApproved this 20th day of May,2025.\n\nATTEST:\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\nAngela Lazzari MACHADO\nTownship Clerk MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. 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This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/266?fileID=6092", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/265?fileID=6091", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/264?fileID=6090", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/266?fileID=6092", "page": 32 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202025-1430", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-06-26", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "purpose": "Surveying, engineering and construction management, NJDOT FY24 Bristol Court/Balmoral Drive/Lawrence Drive road program", "amount": 98530, "amount_text": "$98,530 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Fair and Open", "reference": "2025-212", "notes": "", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06262025-1441", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222#page=52", "id": "bh-nb-20250626-c19c926567", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06262025-1441", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": " No.2025-c,?/pL\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NEGLIA GROUP FOR\n PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE NJDOT FY24\n ROAD PROGRAM PROJECT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional\nengineering services, including surveying, engineering and construction management, for the\nNJDOT FY24 Road Program - Bristol Court, Balmoral Drive and Lawrence Drive project; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing\nthe award of the contract for professional services without competitive bid and that the contract itself\nmust be available for inspection; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, on January ~1, 2025, Neglia Group was deemed qualified to provide professional general\nengineering services to the Township of Berkeley Heights as part of a Fair and Open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Neglia Group has provided proposal dated June 13, 2025, to provide professional\nengineering services, including surveying, engineering and construction management for the\nNJDOT FY24 Road Program - Bristol Court, Balmoral Drive and Lawrence Drive project.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute to an agreement\nwith Neglia Engineering Associates for professional engineering services, including surveying,\nengineering and construction management for the NJDOT FY24 Road Program - Bristol Court, Balmoral\nDrive and Lawrence Drive project, at a fee not to exceed $98,530.00, pursuant to their proposal dated\nJune 13, 2025.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional\nservices contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nN.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $98,530.00 from\naccount # C-04-25-019-AOO - Ord 25-19 Road Improvements.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\nApproved this 26th day of June, 2025.\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\nATTEST: COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MO RAN\nAngela Lazzari POAGE\nTownship Clerk TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Fair and Open", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 98530, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": " No.2025-c,?/pL\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NEGLIA GROUP FOR\n PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE NJDOT FY24\n ROAD PROGRAM PROJECT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional\nengineering services, including surveying, engineering and construction management, for the\nNJDOT FY24 Road Program - Bristol Court, Balmoral Drive and Lawrence Drive project; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing\nthe award of the contract for professional services without competitive bid and that the contract itself\nmust be available for inspection; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, on January ~1, 2025, Neglia Group was deemed qualified to provide professional general\nengineering services to the Township of Berkeley Heights as part of a Fair and Open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Neglia Group has provided proposal dated June 13, 2025, to provide professional\nengineering services, including surveying, engineering and construction management for the\nNJDOT FY24 Road Program - Bristol Court, Balmoral Drive and Lawrence Drive project.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute to an agreement\nwith Neglia Engineering Associates for professional engineering services, including surveying,\nengineering and construction management for the NJDOT FY24 Road Program - Bristol Court, Balmoral\nDrive and Lawrence Drive project, at a fee not to exceed $98,530.00, pursuant to their proposal dated\nJune 13, 2025.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional\nservices contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nN.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $98,530.00 from\naccount # C-04-25-019-AOO - Ord 25-19 Road Improvements.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\nApproved this 26th day of June, 2025.\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\nATTEST: COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MO RAN\nAngela Lazzari POAGE\nTownship Clerk TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20250626-c19c926567", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "award_date": "2025-06-26", "record_sha256": "f0e5a6d6f36dafe1a1ce78001cc1feb405dca0bea5561c240d4190c1c67ea423", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "this contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222", "page": 52, "source_text_sha256": "d06134452f737ce17f47d6d42ae1404c120c00ccc15cd2d1ebe818d333f8869c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06262025-1441", "page": 4, "quote": "Approval of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2025-200\nthrough 2025-219\nMover: Mrs. Illis\n\n 4\n\f Township Council Minutes\n Council MEeeting - June 26, 2025\n\n Seconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: Mrs. Poage\nResult: Approved", "reference": "2025-212", "source_text_sha256": "ee29be147651989d76c34ddeceab7f5cccbaa77e1fc8e44bb784fb51e6f94a93" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222", "page": 52 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06262025-1441", "page": 4 } ] } } }, { "date": "2025-07-15", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "purpose": "Surveying, engineering and permitting, Safe Streets to Transit2024, Springfield Avenue sidewalks", "amount": 89670, "amount_text": "$89,670 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Fair and Open", "reference": "2025-229", "notes": "", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152025-1445", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254#page=83", "id": "bh-nb-20250715-0c0d062fb2", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152025-1445", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254#page=83", "page": 83, "excerpt": " No. 2025- <9<9 °l\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NEGLIA GROUP FOR\nSURVEYING, ENGINEERING AND PERMIT SERVICES FOR THE SAFE STREETS TO TRANSIT 2024 PROJECT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional\nengineering services, including surveying, engineering and permit services, for the Safe Streets\nto Transit 2024 (SST-2024-Safer Sidewalks for Springfield Ave-00045) project; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing\nthe award of the contract for professional services without competitive bid and that the contract itself\nmust be available for inspection; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, Neglia Group was deemed qualified to provide professional general\nengineering services to the Township of Berkeley Heights as part of a Fair and Open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Neglia Group has provided proposal dated July 8, 2025, to provide professional\nengineering services, including surveying, engineering and permit services, for the Safe Streets\nto Transit 2024 (SST-2024-Safer Sidewalks for Springfield Ave-00045) project.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute to an agreement\nwith Neglia Engineering Associates for professional engineering services, including surveying,\nengineering and permit services, for the Safe Streets to Transit 2024 (SST-2024-Safer Sidewalks\nfor Springfield Ave-00045) project, at a fee not to exceed $89,670.00, pursuant to their proposal\ndated July 8, 2025.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional\nservices contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nN.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $89,670.00 from\naccount # G-02-20-165-700 - Springfield Ave Sidewalk Grant.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\nApproved this 15th day of July, 2025.\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\nATTEST: COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MORAN\nAngela Lazzari POAGE\nTownship Clerk TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Fair and Open", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 89670, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254#page=83", "page": 83, "excerpt": " No. 2025- <9<9 °l\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NEGLIA GROUP FOR\nSURVEYING, ENGINEERING AND PERMIT SERVICES FOR THE SAFE STREETS TO TRANSIT 2024 PROJECT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional\nengineering services, including surveying, engineering and permit services, for the Safe Streets\nto Transit 2024 (SST-2024-Safer Sidewalks for Springfield Ave-00045) project; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution authorizing\nthe award of the contract for professional services without competitive bid and that the contract itself\nmust be available for inspection; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, Neglia Group was deemed qualified to provide professional general\nengineering services to the Township of Berkeley Heights as part of a Fair and Open process in\naccordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Neglia Group has provided proposal dated July 8, 2025, to provide professional\nengineering services, including surveying, engineering and permit services, for the Safe Streets\nto Transit 2024 (SST-2024-Safer Sidewalks for Springfield Ave-00045) project.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute to an agreement\nwith Neglia Engineering Associates for professional engineering services, including surveying,\nengineering and permit services, for the Safe Streets to Transit 2024 (SST-2024-Safer Sidewalks\nfor Springfield Ave-00045) project, at a fee not to exceed $89,670.00, pursuant to their proposal\ndated July 8, 2025.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional\nservices contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(l) of the Local Public Contracts Law and\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nN.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $89,670.00 from\naccount # G-02-20-165-700 - Springfield Ave Sidewalk Grant.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\n\nApproved this 15th day of July, 2025.\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\nATTEST: COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MORAN\nAngela Lazzari POAGE\nTownship Clerk TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. 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This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10062026-1580?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12082/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-06-26-posted-10726", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12082/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-06-26-posted-10726", "page": 1 } ] } } }, { "date": "2022-07-05", "vendor": "Holman Frenia Allison PC", "purpose": "Certified Municipal Finance Officer services", "amount": 96000, "amount_text": "$96,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "July5 adopted professional-services contract expressly awarded without competitive bidding under N.J.S.A.40A:11-5.", "reference": "Minutes item1; p2", "notes": "June21 proposal was pulled. July5 adopted the professional-services agreement following DCA approval June30; term commencesJuly6 and endsDecember31,2022. Count once on July5.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07052022-1029#page=2", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07052022-1029?packet=true#page=4", "id": "bh-nb-20220705-c57b433b6b", "counted": true, "evidence_status": "verified", "year": 2022, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "July5 adopted minutes — item1", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07052022-1029#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": "1. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Holman Frenia Allison, P.C.\n(HFA) for Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) services for the Township, in an\namount not to exceed $96,000.\nMrs. Kingsley expressed her support for this Resolution. Council and Ms. Viana also expressed\ntheir support.\nApproval of Resolution\nMover:\nMr. Couto\nSeconder:\nMr. Foster\nAyes:\nNays:\nMr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\nNone\nAbstain:\nNone\nAbsent:\nMrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Donnelly\nResult: Approved" }, { "label": "July5 award resolution — operative without-bidding clause", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07052022-1029?packet=true#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": "WHEREAS, the Township\nnomination; and\nCouncil desires to consent to the Mayor's\nWHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:35-2.5(b)(3) requires the approval of the Director,\nDepartment of Community Affairs before such an appointment can become effective, and\nsuch approval was granted on June 30, 2022.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby consents to the Mayor's\nappointment of Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. (HFA) to the position of Township Chief\nFinancial Officer / Treasurer for a term to commence on July 6, 2022 and ending\nDecember 31, 2022.\nTownship to enter, to a Trotestina uncil As it nel in the bean inerica li th\nP.C. (HFA) for the professional Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO)services for\nthe Township.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township\nCouncil of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, as\nfollows:\n1.\nThe Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the\nattached Professional Services Agreement with HFA for the professional\naccounting services for the Township for a fee not to exceed $96.000.00.\nThis Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\"\nunder the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically\nN.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.\nA certificate showing the availability of funds for the Contract authorized hereby\nhas been provided and is made a part hereof indicating that the appropriation for\nthe within expenditure is charged to the applicable account.\nThe Business Disclosure Entity Certification shall be placed on file with this\nResolution.\nA notice of this action shall be printed in the official newspapers required by law\nwithin ten (10) days of its passage.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to\nlaw.\n1791723-1\n2" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "July5 adopted professional-services contract expressly awarded without competitive bidding under N.J.S.A.40A:11-5.", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 96000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution states this was not awarded through a fair and open process. No further solicitation steps established.", "sources": [ { "label": "July5 packet — selection recital", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07052022-1029?packet=true#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": "TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 requires that \"in every municipality, there\nshall be a chief financial officer appointed by the governing body of the municipality\";\nand\nWHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 further provides that the term of office of\nhe chief financial officer \"shall be four years, which shall run from January 1 in the yea\nn which the chief financial officer is appointed\", anc\nWHEREAS, the exception to the four-year appointment is if a new CFO is\nappointed in the midst of a four-year term and the new CFO would be appointed for the\nunexpired portion of the prior CFO's term, pursuant to the Uniform Vacancy Provision,\nN.J.S.A. 40A:9-12.1, and\nWHEREAS, there exists a need for Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer services\nfor the Township of Berkeley Heights to fill the unexpired term through December 31,\n2022; and\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A.. 40A:11-1 et seq., more\nspecifically N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 allows for the awarding of a contract for \"professional\nservices\" without public advertising for bids; and\nWHEREAS, Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. (HFA) is qualified to provide CMFO\nprofessional services to the Township; and\nWHEREAS, this was not awarded through a \"fair and open process\" pursuant to\nN.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is governed pursuant to the\nMayor-Council-Administrator form of government, N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.1, et seq., of the\nOptional Municipal Charter Law, N.J.S.A. 40:69A-1, et seq. (the \"Faulkner Act\"); and\nWHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.8 and N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10, the\nMayor nominated Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. (HFA) to the position of Township Chief\nFinancial Officer / Treasurer for a term to commence as of July 6, 2022 and ending\nDecember 31, 2022; and\nWHEREAS, Homan Frenia Allsion, P.C. (HFA) meets the qualifications and\nrequirements to serve as a municipal finance officer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1, et\nseq.; and\nWHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.8, the Mayor's nomination of\nHolman Frenia Allison, P.C., is subject to the advice and consent of the Township\nCouncil; and\n1791723-1\n1" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved July5:4ayes,no nays/abstentions;Brahimaj andDonnelly absent.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [ "Brahimaj", "Donnelly" ], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Couto", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "July5 adopted minutes — item1", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07052022-1029#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": "1. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Holman Frenia Allison, P.C.\n(HFA) for Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) services for the Township, in an\namount not to exceed $96,000.\nMrs. Kingsley expressed her support for this Resolution. Council and Ms. Viana also expressed\ntheir support.\nApproval of Resolution\nMover:\nMr. Couto\nSeconder:\nMr. Foster\nAyes:\nNays:\nMr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\nNone\nAbstain:\nNone\nAbsent:\nMrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Donnelly\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "July6–December31,2022, as expressly stated in the July5 resolution.", "start": "2022-07-06", "end": "2022-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "July5 award resolution — operative without-bidding clause", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07052022-1029?packet=true#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": "WHEREAS, the Township\nnomination; and\nCouncil desires to consent to the Mayor's\nWHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:35-2.5(b)(3) requires the approval of the Director,\nDepartment of Community Affairs before such an appointment can become effective, and\nsuch approval was granted on June 30, 2022.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby consents to the Mayor's\nappointment of Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. (HFA) to the position of Township Chief\nFinancial Officer / Treasurer for a term to commence on July 6, 2022 and ending\nDecember 31, 2022.\nTownship to enter, to a Trotestina uncil As it nel in the bean inerica li th\nP.C. (HFA) for the professional Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO)services for\nthe Township.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township\nCouncil of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, as\nfollows:\n1.\nThe Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the\nattached Professional Services Agreement with HFA for the professional\naccounting services for the Township for a fee not to exceed $96.000.00.\nThis Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\"\nunder the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically\nN.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.\nA certificate showing the availability of funds for the Contract authorized hereby\nhas been provided and is made a part hereof indicating that the appropriation for\nthe within expenditure is charged to the applicable account.\nThe Business Disclosure Entity Certification shall be placed on file with this\nResolution.\nA notice of this action shall be printed in the official newspapers required by law\nwithin ten (10) days of its passage.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to\nlaw.\n1791723-1\n2" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "confirmed_without_formal_bidding", "scope": "specific_award", "award_id": "bh-nb-20220705-c57b433b6b", "vendor": "Holman Frenia Allison PC", "award_date": "2022-07-05", "record_sha256": "baa2cfcd2a07c288973f9bfd2766e6595d1cb548a8bea1423a471b6842cf9b65", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This Contract is awarded without competitive bidding", "context_excerpt": "This Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07052022-1029?packet=true#page=4", "page": 4, "source_text_sha256": "4fdee76fc56693e5547c898f44bae047b199d2a9e4659c1eb7f1f3a22879183c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07052022-1029#page=2", "page": 2, "quote": "1. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Holman Frenia Allison, P.C.\n(HFA) for Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) services for the Township, in an\namount not to exceed $96,000.\nMrs. Kingsley expressed her support for this Resolution. Council and Ms. Viana also expressed\ntheir support.\nApproval of Resolution\nMover:\nMr. Couto\nSeconder:\nMr. Foster\nAyes:\nNays:\nMr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\nNone\nAbstain:\nNone\nAbsent:\nMrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Donnelly\nResult: Approved", "reference": "July5 item1", "source_text_sha256": "11e08ea55086fca0e3cf19e1b9e052a43a3a9c9151f86cc231b38e5fddcb6e71" }, "contradiction_check": { "status": "no_conflict_found_in_reviewed_sources", "scope": "Reviewed the official award, adoption and available related procurement context for this engagement. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07052022-1029?packet=true#page=4", "page": 4 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07052022-1029#page=2", "page": 2 } ] } } } ], "review": [ { "date": "2019-11-18", "vendor": "Gabel Associates", "purpose": "Energy consulting for proposed Municipal Complex solar project", "amount": null, "amount_text": "See record", "basis": "Named award in packet pp27-28 under N.J.S.A.40A:12A-8(e) and40A:12A-22(l); no literal without-advertising/bidding clause found in award resolution", "reference": "Minutes item 2", "notes": "Packet footer erroneously says November18,2020; agenda and adopted minutes are November18,2019. Proposal discusses potential ACESplus/ESCNJ procurement and alternative solar-developer solicitation; do not assume these prove procurement basis of Gabel award itself.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11182019-585", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11182019-585?packet=true", "id": "bh-nb-20191118-fe20760728", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2019, "original_amount_text": "See record", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11182019-585", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11182019-585?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Named award in packet pp27-28 under N.J.S.A.40A:12A-8(e) and40A:12A-22(l); no literal without-advertising/bidding clause found in award resolution", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2020-12-08", "vendor": "RJL General Contracting / Robert L. Laviola Jr.", "purpose": "Municipal Complex building management", "amount": 37800, "amount_text": "$37,800 — See record", "basis": "Unresolved contract identity", "reference": "Minutes item 11", "notes": "New award versus continuation requires verification.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12082020-774", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12082020-774?packet=true", "id": "bh-nb-20201208-b1cfd06829", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2020, "original_amount_text": "See record", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12082020-774", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12082020-774?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Unresolved contract identity", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2021-01-19", "vendor": "Rapid Pump and Meter", "purpose": "7. Resolution awarding a one (1) year contract to Rapid Pump and Meter, for the provision of repair services for on- site rate of $123.00 per hour, in-shop $70.00 per hour, emergency rate, on -site $162.00 per hour for the Waste Water Treatment Plant.", "amount": null, "amount_text": "$123.00", "basis": "Procurement basis unverified", "reference": "Minutes item 7; p4", "notes": "Formal bidding exemption not yet verified from award instrument. Minutes state hourly rates, not a fixed total cap.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01192021-795#page=4", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20210119-63f962f4ed", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2021, "original_amount_text": "$123.00", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01192021-795#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Procurement basis unverified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 1 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Kingsley", "Medeiros", "Varnerin", "Yellin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [ "Brahimaj" ], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Varnerin", "second_by": "Couto", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01192021-795#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": "Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Varnerin\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Varnerin, Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2021-11-23", "vendor": "Van Cleef Engineering Associates", "purpose": "10. Resolution awarding a contract to Van Cleef Engineering for NJEIB Tertiary Filter replacement for the Waste water treatment plant in the amount of $76,425.00", "amount": 76425.0, "amount_text": "$76,425.00", "basis": "Procurement basis unverified", "reference": "Minutes item 10; p8", "notes": "Formal bidding exemption not yet verified from award instrument.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11232021-937#page=8", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20211123-1a39aa0e2b", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2021, "original_amount_text": "$76,425.00", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11232021-937#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Procurement basis unverified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2021-11-23", "vendor": "Van Cleef Engineering Associates", "purpose": "9. Resolution awarding a contract to Van Cleef Engineering for the NJEIB Methane Gas Flare Replacement for the Waste water Treatment Plant in the amount of $35,000.00.", "amount": 35000.0, "amount_text": "$35,000.00", "basis": "Procurement basis unverified", "reference": "Minutes item 9; p8", "notes": "Formal bidding exemption not yet verified from award instrument.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11232021-937#page=8", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20211123-555cc262c4", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2021, "original_amount_text": "$35,000.00", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11232021-937#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Procurement basis unverified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2022-02-15", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "West Side drainage improvements surveying, engineering, permitting, grant support and bidding services", "amount": 100000, "amount_text": "$100,000 — See record", "basis": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "reference": "Minutes item 5", "notes": "Packet draft proposes $390,300; adopted minutes authorize $100,000. Aug16 remainder $290,300 is related additional authorization and should not be assumed a second independent contract.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152022-972", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-972?packet=true", "id": "bh-nb-20220215-27419412c6", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2022, "original_amount_text": "See record", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152022-972", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-972?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-972?packet=true#page=13", "page": 13, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2022-06-21", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "NJDEP permits for emergency drainage/open-channel clearing behind23EvergreenandLocustAvenue", "amount": 25000, "amount_text": "$25,000 — See record", "basis": "Unresolved contract identity", "reference": "Minutes item 16", "notes": "New award versus continuation requires verification.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06212022-1025", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06212022-1025?packet=true", "id": "bh-nb-20220621-6d0a892dd3", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2022, "original_amount_text": "See record", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06212022-1025", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06212022-1025?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06212022-1025?packet=true#page=24", "page": 24, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Unresolved contract identity", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2023-03-27", "vendor": "Not named in minutes", "purpose": "Emergency replacement of permanent peracetic acid system, wastewater plant", "amount": 500000.0, "amount_text": "$500,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Emergency authority; vendor not established", "reference": "Minutes item 1", "notes": "Packet expressly authorizes emergency no-bid contract without naming vendor. Hold outside awarded-contract count pending recipient; JEV Construction Nov21 may be resulting award.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03272023-1140", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/133?fileID=3238#page=5", "id": "bh-nb-20230327-60b668132c", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03272023-1140", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/133?fileID=3238#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": "WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, in particular N.J.S.A. 41A:11-6,\npermits any contract to be negotiated or awarded for a contracting unit without public\nadvertising for bids and bidding therefor, notwithstanding that the contract price will\nexceed the bid threshold, when an emergency affecting the public health, safety or welfare\nrequires the immediate delivery of goods or the performance of services; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township’s Chief Financial Officer has certified that the requisite\nfunds are available in Account No. 3-01-34-950-003; and\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Council\nof the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey as follows\n\n1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 41A:11-6, the Mayor and Clerk are hereby permitted to enter\ninto an emergency contract for a replacement permanent Peracetic Acid System, in\nan amount not to exceed $500,000.00.\n\n2. The Township Clerk is directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to\nthe Qualified Purchasing Agent, Chief Financial Officer, Township Engineer, and\nTownship Attorney\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to\nlaw.\n\nAPPROVED this 27th day of March, 2023\nATTEST:\n\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\nCertification of Availability of Funds\n\nAs required by N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable requirement, |, HFA,\nChief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have ascertained that, upon adoption of this\nresolution, there will be available, sufficient and uncommitted appropriations to execute a contract, in an\namount not to exceed from the following account, $500,000 from 3-01-34-950-003 subject to the\napproval of the 2023 budget.\n\nHFA - Chief Financial Officer\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Emergency", "as_stated": "Emergency authority; vendor not established", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Foster", "second_by": "Kingsley", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03272023-1140", "page": null, "excerpt": "Resolution authorizing an emergency contract for replacement of a permanent Peracetic Acid\nSystem, for the Wastewater Treatment plant, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Foster\nSeconder: Mrs. Kingsley\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\nAbstain: | None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2024-04-30", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "2024 MCCPC road engineering", "amount": 40290, "amount_text": "$40,290 — Proposed cap", "basis": "Agenda proposal only", "reference": "Packet agenda p3", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/202?fileID=4688#page=3", "basis_source": "", "notes": "Professional contract proposed on agenda; adoption has not been established from available minutes. Not counted.", "id": "bh-nb-20240430-f9fa6f8ed9", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Proposed cap", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/202?fileID=4688#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Agenda proposal only", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2024-04-30", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "Deerpath Lane engineering", "amount": 89575, "amount_text": "$89,575 — Proposed cap", "basis": "Agenda proposal only", "reference": "Packet agenda p3", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/202?fileID=4688#page=3", "basis_source": "", "notes": "Professional contract proposed on agenda; adoption has not been established from available minutes. Not counted.", "id": "bh-nb-20240430-2e35874c57", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Proposed cap", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/202?fileID=4688#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Agenda proposal only", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. 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Not counted.", "id": "bh-nb-20240430-a8c813e684", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Proposed cap", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/202?fileID=4688#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Agenda proposal only", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2024-04-30", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "Traffic, safety and circulation engineering", "amount": 13900, "amount_text": "$13,900 — Proposed cap", "basis": "Agenda proposal only", "reference": "Packet agenda p3", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/202?fileID=4688#page=3", "basis_source": "", "notes": "Professional contract proposed on agenda; adoption has not been established from available minutes. Not counted.", "id": "bh-nb-20240430-313e43ab3c", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Proposed cap", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/202?fileID=4688#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Agenda proposal only", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2024-07-23", "vendor": "Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor (PS&S)", "purpose": "Chemical-feed system construction management", "amount": 79600, "amount_text": "$79,600 — Proposed cap", "basis": "Agenda proposal only", "reference": "Packet agenda p2", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/208?fileID=5039#page=2", "basis_source": "", "notes": "Professional contract proposed on agenda; adoption has not been established from available minutes. Not counted.", "id": "bh-nb-20240723-25fefbe980", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Proposed cap", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/208?fileID=5039#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Agenda proposal only", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C.", "purpose": "Labor attorney for Police Department", "amount": 15000, "amount_text": "$15,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-38", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=64", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-e864d2cf00", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=64", "page": 64, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3%\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor Attorney Services for the\nPolice Department for the calendar year 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Apruzzese, McDermott,\nMastro & Murphy, P.C. is qualified to provide Labor Attorney Services for the Police\nDepartment to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Apruzzese,\nMcDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C. for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy,\nP.C. is appointed to provide Labor Attorney Services for the Police Department for the\n\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending\nDecember 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 15000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=64", "page": 64, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3%\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor Attorney Services for the\nPolice Department for the calendar year 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Apruzzese, McDermott,\nMastro & Murphy, P.C. is qualified to provide Labor Attorney Services for the Police\nDepartment to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Apruzzese,\nMcDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C. for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy,\nP.C. is appointed to provide Labor Attorney Services for the Police Department for the\n\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending\nDecember 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=64", "page": 64, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3%\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor Attorney Services for the\nPolice Department for the calendar year 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Apruzzese, McDermott,\nMastro & Murphy, P.C. is qualified to provide Labor Attorney Services for the Police\nDepartment to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Apruzzese,\nMcDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C. for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy,\nP.C. is appointed to provide Labor Attorney Services for the Police Department for the\n\nTownship of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending\nDecember 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Insurance", "purpose": "Property and casualty broker", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-30", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=49", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-b5aad8e308", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=49", "page": 49, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 30\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Property &\nCasualty Broker for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Brown & Brown\nInsurance is qualified to provide Property and Casualty Broker services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Brown &\nBrown Insurance to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Insurance is appointed\nProperty & Casualty Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Insurance, and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST: ROLL CALL Aye | Nay | Abstain | Absent\ncOUTO\n\nFOSTER\n\nILLIS\n\nMACHADO\n\nAngela Lazzari woe\nTownship Clerk TIE:\nMAYOR DEVANNEY\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=49", "page": 49, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 30\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Property &\nCasualty Broker for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Brown & Brown\nInsurance is qualified to provide Property and Casualty Broker services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Brown &\nBrown Insurance to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Insurance is appointed\nProperty & Casualty Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Insurance, and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST: ROLL CALL Aye | Nay | Abstain | Absent\ncOUTO\n\nFOSTER\n\nILLIS\n\nMACHADO\n\nAngela Lazzari woe\nTownship Clerk TIE:\nMAYOR DEVANNEY\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=49", "page": 49, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 30\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Property &\nCasualty Broker for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Brown & Brown\nInsurance is qualified to provide Property and Casualty Broker services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Brown &\nBrown Insurance to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Insurance is appointed\nProperty & Casualty Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Insurance, and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST: ROLL CALL Aye | Nay | Abstain | Absent\ncOUTO\n\nFOSTER\n\nILLIS\n\nMACHADO\n\nAngela Lazzari woe\nTownship Clerk TIE:\nMAYOR DEVANNEY\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC", "purpose": "Employee benefits broker", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-29", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=48", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-e1a555bc46", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=48", "page": 48, "excerpt": "No. 2025- aI\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services Employee Benefit\nBroker for the calendar year 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Brown & Brown Metro,\nLLC is qualified to provide Employee Benefit Broker services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is appointed\nEmployee Benefit Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\nROLL CALL ‘Aye | Nay | Abstain | Absent\nCOUTO\nFOSTER\n—————— ILLS\nAngela Lazzari MACHADO\n. MORAN,\nTownship Clerk POAGE\nTHE:\nMAYOR DEVANNEY\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=48", "page": 48, "excerpt": "No. 2025- aI\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services Employee Benefit\nBroker for the calendar year 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Brown & Brown Metro,\nLLC is qualified to provide Employee Benefit Broker services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is appointed\nEmployee Benefit Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\nROLL CALL ‘Aye | Nay | Abstain | Absent\nCOUTO\nFOSTER\n—————— ILLS\nAngela Lazzari MACHADO\n. MORAN,\nTownship Clerk POAGE\nTHE:\nMAYOR DEVANNEY\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=48", "page": 48, "excerpt": "No. 2025- aI\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services Employee Benefit\nBroker for the calendar year 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Brown & Brown Metro,\nLLC is qualified to provide Employee Benefit Broker services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Brown &\nBrown Metro, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is appointed\nEmployee Benefit Broker for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\nROLL CALL ‘Aye | Nay | Abstain | Absent\nCOUTO\nFOSTER\n—————— ILLS\nAngela Lazzari MACHADO\n. MORAN,\nTownship Clerk POAGE\nTHE:\nMAYOR DEVANNEY\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "CGP&H", "purpose": "Affordable Housing Administrative Agent", "amount": 15000, "amount_text": "$15,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-21", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=32", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-28c3ac6cba", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=32", "page": 32, "excerpt": "No. 2025- GL\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Affordable Housing\nAdministrative Agent Services for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that CGP&H is qualified to\nprovide Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of CGP&H\nfor a term to expire December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CGP&H is appointed to provide Affordable\nHousing Administrative Agent Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar\nyear commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with CGP&H; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 15000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=32", "page": 32, "excerpt": "No. 2025- GL\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Affordable Housing\nAdministrative Agent Services for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that CGP&H is qualified to\nprovide Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of CGP&H\nfor a term to expire December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CGP&H is appointed to provide Affordable\nHousing Administrative Agent Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar\nyear commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with CGP&H; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=32", "page": 32, "excerpt": "No. 2025- GL\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Affordable Housing\nAdministrative Agent Services for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that CGP&H is qualified to\nprovide Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of CGP&H\nfor a term to expire December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CGP&H is appointed to provide Affordable\nHousing Administrative Agent Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar\nyear commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with CGP&H; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "DMR Architects", "purpose": "Township planner", "amount": 50000, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-36", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=60", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-0adc91e0aa", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=60", "page": 60, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3lo\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Township Planner\nfor the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that DMR Architects is\nqualified to provide Township Planner services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of DMR\nArchitects to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DMR Architects is appointed Township\nPlanner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1,\n2025, and ending December 31, 2025, not to exceed $50,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with DMR Architects; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=60", "page": 60, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3lo\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Township Planner\nfor the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that DMR Architects is\nqualified to provide Township Planner services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of DMR\nArchitects to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DMR Architects is appointed Township\nPlanner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1,\n2025, and ending December 31, 2025, not to exceed $50,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with DMR Architects; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=60", "page": 60, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3lo\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Township Planner\nfor the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that DMR Architects is\nqualified to provide Township Planner services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of DMR\nArchitects to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DMR Architects is appointed Township\nPlanner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1,\n2025, and ending December 31, 2025, not to exceed $50,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with DMR Architects; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "De Block Environmental Services, LLC", "purpose": "On-call Licensed Operator S3 for Wastewater Treatment Plant", "amount": 20000, "amount_text": "$20,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-32", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=52", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-26eff701b8", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": "No. 2025- B&Q\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of On Call Licensed\nOperator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of De Block\nEnvironmental Services, LLC for On Call Licensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment\nPlant to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that De Block Environmental Services, LLC is\nappointed On Call Licensed Operator S3 Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Township of\n\nBerkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31,\n2025, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with De Block Environmental Services, LLC.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 20000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": "No. 2025- B&Q\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of On Call Licensed\nOperator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of De Block\nEnvironmental Services, LLC for On Call Licensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment\nPlant to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that De Block Environmental Services, LLC is\nappointed On Call Licensed Operator S3 Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Township of\n\nBerkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31,\n2025, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with De Block Environmental Services, LLC.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": "No. 2025- B&Q\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of On Call Licensed\nOperator S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of De Block\nEnvironmental Services, LLC for On Call Licensed Operator S3 Waste Water Treatment\nPlant to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that De Block Environmental Services, LLC is\nappointed On Call Licensed Operator S3 Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Township of\n\nBerkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31,\n2025, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with De Block Environmental Services, LLC.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Garden State Laboratories, Inc.", "purpose": "Wastewater Treatment Plant laboratory services, 2years ($32,000/year)", "amount": 64000, "amount_text": "$64,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(gg) wastewater exemption", "reference": "2025-43", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/235?fileID=5694#page=1", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-539678e213", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/235?fileID=5694#page=1", "page": 1, "excerpt": "No. 2025- L 3,\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township is in need of Laboratory Services for the Waste Water Treatment\nPlant; and\n\nWHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, (1) (gg) allows an exception to the Local Public\nContracts Law, and without advertising for bids, a municipality can award “a contract for the\ndesigning, financing, construction, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of a\nwastewater treatment system as defined in subsection (19) of section 15 of P.L.1971, c. 198\n(C.40A:11-15), or any component part or parts thereof, including a water filtration system as\ndefined in subsection (16) of section 15 of P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15)[,]”; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township received a proposal dated January 6, 2025, from Garden State\nLaboratories to provide Laboratory Services; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Director of the Waste Water Treatment Plant, has recommended that a\ncontract be awarded to, Garden State Laboratories, Inc., 410 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, NJ\n07205, and the Township Council concurs.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council, of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights, County of Union, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5,(1)(gg) the appropriate\nmunicipal officials are authorized to execute a two (2) year contract with Garden State\nLaboratories, for the provision of Laboratory Services, in an amount not to cxeced $32,000.00\nper year, for a total amount of $64,000.00 for two (2) years, subject to the availability of funds\nfor those budget years, and the Treasurer is authorized to pay properly completed vouchers up\nto such amount. The Township Clerk shall advertise the award of this contract in accordance\nwith law.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution is to be forwarded to the\nDirector of Waste Water Treatment Plant, Township Treasurer, and Garden State Laboratories.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect upon publication and\npursuant to law.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Wastewater exemption", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(gg) wastewater exemption", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 64000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Integra Realty Resources", "purpose": "Real estate appraisal and consulting", "amount": 30000, "amount_text": "$30,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-33", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=54", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-f53c9bacba", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=54", "page": 54, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 33\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Professional Real\nEstate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Integra Realty Services\nis qualified to provide Professional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services to the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Integra\nRealty Resources to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Integra Realty Resources is appointed\nProfessional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the List of Assignments,\nwhich is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in\nan amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Integra Realty Resources; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 30000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=54", "page": 54, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 33\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Professional Real\nEstate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Integra Realty Services\nis qualified to provide Professional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services to the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Integra\nRealty Resources to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Integra Realty Resources is appointed\nProfessional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the List of Assignments,\nwhich is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in\nan amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Integra Realty Resources; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=54", "page": 54, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 33\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Professional Real\nEstate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Integra Realty Services\nis qualified to provide Professional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services to the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Integra\nRealty Resources to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Integra Realty Resources is appointed\nProfessional Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services for the List of Assignments,\nwhich is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in\nan amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Integra Realty Resources; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP", "purpose": "Labor/personnel counsel", "amount": 50000, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-31", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=50", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-2b8a2927d3", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=50", "page": 50, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3 |\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that McElroy, Deutsch,\nMulvaney & Carpenter, LLP is qualified to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services to the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of McElroy,\nDeutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP for a term to expire December 31, 2025, in an amount\nnot to exceed $50,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter,\nLLP. is appointed to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=50", "page": 50, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3 |\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that McElroy, Deutsch,\nMulvaney & Carpenter, LLP is qualified to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services to the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of McElroy,\nDeutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP for a term to expire December 31, 2025, in an amount\nnot to exceed $50,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter,\nLLP. is appointed to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=50", "page": 50, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3 |\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Labor/Personnel Counsel\nServices for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that McElroy, Deutsch,\nMulvaney & Carpenter, LLP is qualified to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services to the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of McElroy,\nDeutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP for a term to expire December 31, 2025, in an amount\nnot to exceed $50,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter,\nLLP. is appointed to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel Services for the Township of Berkeley\nHeights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC", "purpose": "Bond Counsel", "amount": 30000, "amount_text": "$30,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-25", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=40", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-70d5677d09", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 25\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Bond Counsel for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that McManimon, Scotland\nand Baumann, LLC is qualified to provide Bond Counsel services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC to such position for a term to expire December\n31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC\nis appointed Bond Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC;\n\nand\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 30000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 25\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Bond Counsel for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that McManimon, Scotland\nand Baumann, LLC is qualified to provide Bond Counsel services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC to such position for a term to expire December\n31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC\nis appointed Bond Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC;\n\nand\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 25\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Bond Counsel for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that McManimon, Scotland\nand Baumann, LLC is qualified to provide Bond Counsel services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC to such position for a term to expire December\n31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC\nis appointed Bond Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are\nhereby authorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC;\n\nand\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC", "purpose": "Redevelopment counsel", "amount": 50000, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-34", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=56", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-91fb1beb22", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=56", "page": 56, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3 4\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Redevelopment\nCounsel for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined McManimon, Scotland &\nBauman, LLC is qualified to provide Redevelopment Counsel services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman as Redevelopment Counsel to such position for a term to\nexpire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\n\npublicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is\nappointed Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\n\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=56", "page": 56, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3 4\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Redevelopment\nCounsel for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined McManimon, Scotland &\nBauman, LLC is qualified to provide Redevelopment Counsel services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman as Redevelopment Counsel to such position for a term to\nexpire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\n\npublicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is\nappointed Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\n\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=56", "page": 56, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 3 4\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Redevelopment\nCounsel for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined McManimon, Scotland &\nBauman, LLC is qualified to provide Redevelopment Counsel services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of\nMcManimon, Scotland & Bauman as Redevelopment Counsel to such position for a term to\nexpire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\n\npublicly advertised.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is\nappointed Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\n\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed\n$50,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be, and they are hereby\nauthorized to execute an Agreement with McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "NW Financial Group, LLC", "purpose": "Financial advisor", "amount": 20000, "amount_text": "$20,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-28", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=46", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-927bc61af3", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=46", "page": 46, "excerpt": "No. 2025- AB\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Financial Advisory Services for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that NW Financial Group,\nLLC is qualified to provide Financial Advisory Services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of NW\nFinancial Group, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is appointed as\nFinancial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 20000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=46", "page": 46, "excerpt": "No. 2025- AB\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Financial Advisory Services for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that NW Financial Group,\nLLC is qualified to provide Financial Advisory Services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of NW\nFinancial Group, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is appointed as\nFinancial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=46", "page": 46, "excerpt": "No. 2025- AB\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Financial Advisory Services for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that NW Financial Group,\nLLC is qualified to provide Financial Advisory Services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of NW\nFinancial Group, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that NW Financial Group, LLC is appointed as\nFinancial Advisor for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with NW Financial Group, LLC; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, P.A.", "purpose": "Water and wastewater attorney", "amount": 50000, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-40", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=68", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-1a11ec5cec", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=68", "page": 68, "excerpt": "No. 2025- L| (D\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Water and Wastewater Attorney\nServices for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie,\nO’Grodnick & Fisher, P.A. is qualified to provide Water and Wastewater Attorney Services for the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Savo, Schalk,\nCorsini, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, P.A. to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O’Grodnick &\nFisher, P.A. is appointed to provide Water and Wastewater Attorney Services for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in\nan amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, P.A.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=68", "page": 68, "excerpt": "No. 2025- L| (D\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Water and Wastewater Attorney\nServices for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie,\nO’Grodnick & Fisher, P.A. is qualified to provide Water and Wastewater Attorney Services for the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Savo, Schalk,\nCorsini, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, P.A. to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O’Grodnick &\nFisher, P.A. is appointed to provide Water and Wastewater Attorney Services for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in\nan amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, P.A.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=68", "page": 68, "excerpt": "No. 2025- L| (D\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Water and Wastewater Attorney\nServices for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie,\nO’Grodnick & Fisher, P.A. is qualified to provide Water and Wastewater Attorney Services for the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Savo, Schalk,\nCorsini, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, P.A. to such position for a term to expire December 31,\n2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O’Grodnick &\nFisher, P.A. is appointed to provide Water and Wastewater Attorney Services for the Township of\nBerkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in\nan amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, P.A.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Suplee Clooney", "purpose": "Township Auditor", "amount": 58450, "amount_text": "$58,450 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-24", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=38", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-1cb41891f5", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=38", "page": 38, "excerpt": "No. 2025- QU\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Auditor Services for the calendar\nyear 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Suplee Clooney is qualified\nto provide Auditor Services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Suplee\nClooney to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Suplee Clooney is appointed to provide\nAuditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, for a total amount not to exceed $58,450.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Suplee Clooney.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded.\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.JS.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 58450, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=38", "page": 38, "excerpt": "No. 2025- QU\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Auditor Services for the calendar\nyear 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Suplee Clooney is qualified\nto provide Auditor Services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Suplee\nClooney to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Suplee Clooney is appointed to provide\nAuditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, for a total amount not to exceed $58,450.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Suplee Clooney.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded.\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.JS.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=38", "page": 38, "excerpt": "No. 2025- QU\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Auditor Services for the calendar\nyear 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Suplee Clooney is qualified\nto provide Auditor Services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Suplee\nClooney to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Suplee Clooney is appointed to provide\nAuditor Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, for a total amount not to exceed $58,450.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Suplee Clooney.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded.\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.JS.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC", "purpose": "Affordable Housing Attorney", "amount": 50000, "amount_text": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-22", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=34", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-9f401a6c54", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=34", "page": 34, "excerpt": "No. 2025- LA\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable Housing\nAttorney Services for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Surenian, Edwards,\nBuzak & Nolan, LLC is qualified to provide Affordable Housing Attorney services to the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Surenian,\nEdwards & Nolan, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC\nis appointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\n\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to\nexceed $50,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=34", "page": 34, "excerpt": "No. 2025- LA\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable Housing\nAttorney Services for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Surenian, Edwards,\nBuzak & Nolan, LLC is qualified to provide Affordable Housing Attorney services to the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Surenian,\nEdwards & Nolan, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC\nis appointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\n\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to\nexceed $50,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=34", "page": 34, "excerpt": "No. 2025- LA\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of Affordable Housing\nAttorney Services for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Surenian, Edwards,\nBuzak & Nolan, LLC is qualified to provide Affordable Housing Attorney services to the\nTownship; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Surenian,\nEdwards & Nolan, LLC to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC\nis appointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\n\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to\nexceed $50,000.00; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Vision Media Marketing", "purpose": "Media and communication services", "amount": 30000, "amount_text": "$30,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-41", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=70", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-5983bdd207", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=70", "page": 70, "excerpt": "No. 2025- L |\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Media and Communication\nServices for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Vision Media Marketing\nis qualified to provide Media and Communication services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Vision\nMedia Marketing for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Vision Media Marketing is appointed to\nprovide Media and Communication Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025 in an amount not to\nexceed $30,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Vision Media Marketing.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 30000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=70", "page": 70, "excerpt": "No. 2025- L |\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Media and Communication\nServices for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Vision Media Marketing\nis qualified to provide Media and Communication services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Vision\nMedia Marketing for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Vision Media Marketing is appointed to\nprovide Media and Communication Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025 in an amount not to\nexceed $30,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Vision Media Marketing.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=70", "page": 70, "excerpt": "No. 2025- L |\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Media and Communication\nServices for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required\non and after the Township’s 2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Vision Media Marketing\nis qualified to provide Media and Communication services to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Vision\nMedia Marketing for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Vision Media Marketing is appointed to\nprovide Media and Communication Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the\ncalendar year commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025 in an amount not to\nexceed $30,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Vision Media Marketing.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of\npassage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Weber Dowd Law LLC", "purpose": "Special attorney for OPRA requests", "amount": 15000, "amount_text": "$15,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-39", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=66", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-c17061ee9c", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=66", "page": 66, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 29\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Special Attorney Services for “OPRA”\nRequests for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Weber Dowd Law is qualified to provide\nSpecial Attorney Services for “OPRA” Requests for the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Weber Dowd\nLaw to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Weber Dowd Law is appointed to provide Special\nAttorney Services for “OPRA” Requests for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00;\nand\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Weber Dowd Law; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 15000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=66", "page": 66, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 29\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Special Attorney Services for “OPRA”\nRequests for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Weber Dowd Law is qualified to provide\nSpecial Attorney Services for “OPRA” Requests for the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Weber Dowd\nLaw to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Weber Dowd Law is appointed to provide Special\nAttorney Services for “OPRA” Requests for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00;\nand\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Weber Dowd Law; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=66", "page": 66, "excerpt": "No. 2025- 29\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Special Attorney Services for “OPRA”\nRequests for the calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Weber Dowd Law is qualified to provide\nSpecial Attorney Services for “OPRA” Requests for the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Weber Dowd\nLaw to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Weber Dowd Law is appointed to provide Special\nAttorney Services for “OPRA” Requests for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00;\nand\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Weber Dowd Law; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Weber Dowd Law LLC", "purpose": "Special conflict attorney", "amount": 5000, "amount_text": "$5,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-37", "notes": "Official Jan7 minutes list resolution under consent agenda but omit consent motion, vote and result; source packet contains unsigned draft approved-date line. candidate - annual resolutions listed in official minutes but consent vote omitted", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=62", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-d9cbafeb71", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072025-1359", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=62", "page": 62, "excerpt": "No. 2025-37]\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Special Conflict Attorney Services for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Weber Dowd Law is qualified to provide\nSpecial Conflict Attorney Services for the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Weber Dowd\nLaw to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Weber Dowd Law is appointed to provide Special\nConflict Attorney Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Weber Dowd Law.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N. :\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n‘Angela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 5000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=62", "page": 62, "excerpt": "No. 2025-37]\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Special Conflict Attorney Services for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Weber Dowd Law is qualified to provide\nSpecial Conflict Attorney Services for the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Weber Dowd\nLaw to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Weber Dowd Law is appointed to provide Special\nConflict Attorney Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Weber Dowd Law.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N. :\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n‘Angela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=62", "page": 62, "excerpt": "No. 2025-37]\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Special Conflict Attorney Services for\nthe calendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\nNew Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Weber Dowd Law is qualified to provide\nSpecial Conflict Attorney Services for the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Weber Dowd\nLaw to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Weber Dowd Law is appointed to provide Special\nConflict Attorney Services for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing\nJanuary 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Weber Dowd Law.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N. :\n19:44A-20.5, et seq.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n‘Angela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-03-04", "vendor": "FSD Enterprises, LLC", "purpose": "Wireless telecommunications consulting", "amount": 17050, "amount_text": "$17,050 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "Designated professional services agreement; exact statutory/no-bid clause absent", "reference": "2025-138", "notes": "Minutes p5 approve consent132-141, six ayes (Illis abstention only137). candidate - no-bid basis not explicit", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03042025-1404", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/245?fileID=5821#page=45", "id": "bh-nb-20250304-96628a9c13", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03042025-1404", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/245?fileID=5821#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": " No. 2025- \\3S\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to engage the services of a professional consulting\nfirm for the purpose of providing wireless telecommunications consulting services for the Township; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, FSD Enterprises, LLC, will provide consulting services to the Township at the following rates:\n New Tenant\n Retainer $2000.00\n Wireless Telecommunications Tenant 35% of 1st year lease value\n\n Upgrade Assessment\n No additional payment $500.00\n No rental adjustment-just one time payment 25% of one- time payment\n Rental adjustment one year's rental increase with\n maximum of $3,000.00\n\n Tower Revenue Stream Buy-Out/\n Lump sum Payment Proposal Assessment $2000.00\n\n Bids for Lease Extension 15% of 1st year extended lease value\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council has determined that FSD Enterprises, LLC is qualified to provide the\nservices desired.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the execution of a professional services\nagreement with FSD Enterprises, LLC, for consulting services for wireless telecommunications.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $17,050.00 from\naccount # 5-01-20-100-028, General Administration- Professional Services, subject to the approval of\nthe 2025 Budget.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Treasurer is authorized to process payment to FSD\nEnterprises, LLC pursuant to the professional services agreement upon receipt of properly completed\nvouchers.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to FSD Enterprises, LLC,the\nTownship Administrator, the Township Treasurer.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.\n\n\nApproved this 4th day of March, 2025.\n\nATTEST: ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\nAngela Lazzari MORAN\n POAGE\nTownship Clerk\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Designated professional services agreement; exact statutory/no-bid clause absent", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 17050, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2025-07-15", "vendor": "SJC Lawncare, Inc.", "purpose": "Six waterings of 200 trees at $25/tree/watering", "amount": 30000, "amount_text": "$30,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "Goods/services direct award, Non-Fair and Open; proposal initially supplied in March25 RFP", "reference": "2025-232", "notes": "Minutes p3 approve consent221-236, five ayes, Foster absent. No explicit without-bid clause; same rates had been proposed in prior RFP, so keep separate for classification review. candidate - no-bid basis not explicit", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152025-1445", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254#page=98", "id": "bh-nb-20250715-43be81d734", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152025-1445", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254#page=98", "page": 98, "excerpt": " No. 2025- ^33^\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A GOODS AND SERVICES CONTRACT TO SJC LAWNCARE\n FOR TREE WATERING SERVICES\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of tree watering services for a number of trees\nplanted in 2025 and 2024; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, SJC Lawncare, Inc., of 305 Elizabeth Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey provided a proposal for\nwatering services, $25.00 per tree, as part of their response to the Township of Berkeley Heights\nRequest for Proposals (hereinafter, \"RFP\") due March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for Tree Planting,\nWatering and related services; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to enter into a contract with SJC Lawncare, Inc., of 305 Elizabeth\nAvenue, Cranford, New Jersey, to provide six (6) tree waterings, each of which to include 200 trees, at\na rate of $25.00 per tree, for a total amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, this contract is for an amount over $17,500.00 and is being awarded pursuant to a\"Non-\nFair and Open Process\" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, SJC Lawncare, Inc., has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification,\nwhich certifies that SJC Lawncare, Inc. has not made any reportable contributions to a political or a\ncandidate committee in the Township of Berkeley Heights in the previous one (1) year prior to award,\nand that the contract will prohibit SJC Lawncare, Inc. from making any reportable contributions\nthrough the term of the contract.\n\n\nNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, New Jersey, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights to enter into and execute a contract with SJC Lawncare, Inc. to provide\nsix (6) tree waterings, each of which to include 200 trees, at a rate of $25.00 per tree, for a total\namount not to exceed $30,000.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 from\naccount # G-02-20-165-450 - NJDEP RGGI Natural Climate Solutions.\n\n\nApproved this 15th day of July, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\nAngela Lazzari\n FOSTER\nTownship Clerk, RMC ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Other / unspecified", "as_stated": "Goods/services direct award, Non-Fair and Open; proposal initially supplied in March25 RFP", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 30000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution expressly describes a Non-Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law; this label does not by itself establish every selection step.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254#page=98", "page": 98, "excerpt": " No. 2025- ^33^\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A GOODS AND SERVICES CONTRACT TO SJC LAWNCARE\n FOR TREE WATERING SERVICES\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of tree watering services for a number of trees\nplanted in 2025 and 2024; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, SJC Lawncare, Inc., of 305 Elizabeth Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey provided a proposal for\nwatering services, $25.00 per tree, as part of their response to the Township of Berkeley Heights\nRequest for Proposals (hereinafter, \"RFP\") due March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for Tree Planting,\nWatering and related services; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to enter into a contract with SJC Lawncare, Inc., of 305 Elizabeth\nAvenue, Cranford, New Jersey, to provide six (6) tree waterings, each of which to include 200 trees, at\na rate of $25.00 per tree, for a total amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, this contract is for an amount over $17,500.00 and is being awarded pursuant to a\"Non-\nFair and Open Process\" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, SJC Lawncare, Inc., has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification,\nwhich certifies that SJC Lawncare, Inc. has not made any reportable contributions to a political or a\ncandidate committee in the Township of Berkeley Heights in the previous one (1) year prior to award,\nand that the contract will prohibit SJC Lawncare, Inc. from making any reportable contributions\nthrough the term of the contract.\n\n\nNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,\nCounty of Union, New Jersey, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights to enter into and execute a contract with SJC Lawncare, Inc. to provide\nsix (6) tree waterings, each of which to include 200 trees, at a rate of $25.00 per tree, for a total\namount not to exceed $30,000.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 from\naccount # G-02-20-165-450 - NJDEP RGGI Natural Climate Solutions.\n\n\nApproved this 15th day of July, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\nAngela Lazzari\n FOSTER\nTownship Clerk, RMC ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "reason": "No-bid status has not been established from a contract-specific official statement and matching adoption evidence." } }, { "date": "2020-04-28", "vendor": "De Block Environmental Services LLC", "purpose": "On-call licensed S4 wastewater treatment plant operator", "amount": 65000, "amount_text": "$65,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "Packet expressly authorizes professional services agreement; adopted minutes identify same award", "reference": "Minutes item 4; p5", "notes": "Classification audit: The April28 resolution pp19–20 authorizes and ratifies a professional-services operator contract, but no award-specific without-bids/public-bidding-exemption clause appears there. Professional labeling alone is insufficient.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282020-646#page=5", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282020-646?packet=true#page=19", "id": "bh-nb-20200428-07a4bfda90", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2020, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282020-646#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282020-646?packet=true#page=19", "page": 19, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Packet expressly authorizes professional services agreement; adopted minutes identify same award", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 65000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "The April28 resolution pp19–20 authorizes and ratifies a professional-services operator contract, but no award-specific without-bids/public-bidding-exemption clause appears there. Professional labeling alone is insufficient.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282020-645#page=5", "page": 5, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282020-646?packet=true#page=19", "page": 19, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282020-646?packet=true#page=20", "page": 20, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2020-11-09", "vendor": "Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co. Inc.", "purpose": "Emergency repairs/replacement to grit-removal system at wastewater treatment plant", "amount": 100000, "amount_text": "$100,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "Packet explicitly invokes N.J.S.A.40A:11-6 for emergency purchases and contracts without public advertisement/bidding; named award ratified", "reference": "Minutes item 8; p6", "notes": "Classification audit: The emergency resolution names and ratifies Rapid Pump’s repair contract, but the no-advertising/bidding wording appears in a generic statutory-authority recital. Under this audit’s strict direct-award wording standard it remains review.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11092020-763#page=6", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11092020-763?packet=true#page=93", "id": "bh-nb-20201109-c20085ef5f", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2020, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11092020-763#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11092020-763?packet=true#page=93", "page": 93, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Emergency", "as_stated": "Packet explicitly invokes N.J.S.A.40A:11-6 for emergency purchases and contracts without public advertisement/bidding; named award ratified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 100000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Brahimaj", "Couto", "Kingsley", "Medeiros", "Poage", "Yellin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Yellin", "second_by": "Poage", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11092020-763#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": "8. Resolution authorizing a contract with Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., who has begun\n conducting the repairs and replacement necessary to meet the immediate needs of the emergent\n conditions at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, for an estimated total amount not to exceed\n $100,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Yellin\n Seconder: Mrs. Poage\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n\n\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "The emergency resolution names and ratifies Rapid Pump’s repair contract, but the no-advertising/bidding wording appears in a generic statutory-authority recital. Under this audit’s strict direct-award wording standard it remains review.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11092020-763#page=6", "page": 6, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11092020-763?packet=true#page=93", "page": 93, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11092020-763?packet=true#page=94", "page": 94, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11092020-763?packet=true#page=11", "page": 11, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2021-03-16", "vendor": "Mazza Complete Landscaping & Construction", "purpose": "authorizing an emergency contract to Mazza Complete Landscaping & Construction for the removal of snow, for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.", "amount": 10000.0, "amount_text": "$10,000.00", "basis": "Emergency", "reference": "Minutes item 4; p3", "notes": "Classification audit: Mazza resolution authorizes an additional $10,000 emergency payment and cites N.J.S.A.40A:11-6, but does not expressly state that this contract was awarded without bids. Additional-payment versus independent-contract identity also needs resolution.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162021-832#page=3", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20210316-e26e93c160", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2021, "original_amount_text": "$10,000.00", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162021-832#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Emergency", "as_stated": "Emergency", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Brahimaj", "Couto", "Kingsley", "Medeiros", "Varnerin", "Yellin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Yellin", "second_by": "Kingsley", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162021-832#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": "Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Yellin\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Varnerin, Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Mazza resolution authorizes an additional $10,000 emergency payment and cites N.J.S.A.40A:11-6, but does not expressly state that this contract was awarded without bids. Additional-payment versus independent-contract identity also needs resolution.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162021-832#page=3", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162021-832?packet=true#page=12", "page": 12, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162021-832?packet=true#page=13", "page": 13, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2021-03-16", "vendor": "Philadelphia Mixers", "purpose": "authorizing a contract with Philadelphia Mixers, for emergency repairs and replacement, at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $59,600.00.", "amount": 59600.0, "amount_text": "$59,600.00", "basis": "Emergency", "reference": "Minutes item 5; p3", "notes": "Classification audit: The emergency resolution names and ratifies Philadelphia Mixers’ repair contract, but the no-advertising/bidding wording appears in a generic statutory-authority recital. Under this audit’s strict direct-award wording standard it remains review.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162021-832#page=3", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20210316-4a7bb360cf", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2021, "original_amount_text": "$59,600.00", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162021-832#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Emergency", "as_stated": "Emergency", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Brahimaj", "Couto", "Kingsley", "Medeiros", "Varnerin", "Yellin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Varnerin", "second_by": "Yellin", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162021-832#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": "Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Varnerin\n Seconder: Mr. Yellin\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Vamerin, Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "The emergency resolution names and ratifies Philadelphia Mixers’ repair contract, but the no-advertising/bidding wording appears in a generic statutory-authority recital. Under this audit’s strict direct-award wording standard it remains review.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162021-832#page=3", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162021-832?packet=true#page=13", "page": 13, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162021-832?packet=true#page=14", "page": 14, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2021-04-20", "vendor": "Hunter Research", "purpose": "awarding a professional services contract to Hunter Research for Phase I Archaeological survey and Phase III Archaeological Data Recoveiy (if required) for the Littel Lord House, in an amount not to exceed $46,000.00.", "amount": 46000.0, "amount_text": "$46,000.00", "basis": "Professional services", "reference": "Minutes item 10; p6", "notes": "Classification audit: Hunter Research was added/approved in the adopted minutes but is absent from the reviewed original April20 packet. The professional-services title alone does not establish an explicit no-formal-bidding award.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202021-845#page=6", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20210420-9fce3ac5e6", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2021, "original_amount_text": "$46,000.00", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202021-845#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Brahimaj", "Couto", "Kingsley", "Medeiros", "Varnerin", "Yellin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Varnerin", "second_by": "Yellin", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202021-845#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": "Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Varnerin\n Seconder: Mr. Yellin\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Vamerin, Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Hunter Research was added/approved in the adopted minutes but is absent from the reviewed original April20 packet. The professional-services title alone does not establish an explicit no-formal-bidding award.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202021-845#page=6", "page": 6, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2021-05-18", "vendor": "FSD Enterprises, LLC", "purpose": "authorizing a professional services agreement with FSD Enterprises, LLC, for Providing wireless telecommunications consulting services. Township Council Minutes Council Meeting - May 18, 2021", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated in minutes heading", "basis": "Professional services", "reference": "Minutes item 10; p5", "notes": "Classification audit: FSD resolution states a professional-services agreement and fee schedule; it does not expressly state a without-bids/public-bidding exemption for this award.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182021-861#page=5", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20210518-c55d97ff16", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2021, "original_amount_text": "Not stated in minutes heading", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182021-861#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Brahimaj", "Couto", "Kingsley", "Medeiros", "Varnerin", "Yellin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Brahimaj", "second_by": "Couto", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182021-861#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": "Item 10: Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with FSD Enterprises, LLC, for providing wireless telecommunications consulting services. The item heading appears on PDF page 5; its approval block continues immediately on PDF page 6.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Vamerin, Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "FSD resolution states a professional-services agreement and fee schedule; it does not expressly state a without-bids/public-bidding exemption for this award.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182021-861#page=5", "page": 5, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182021-861?packet=true#page=29", "page": 29, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182021-861?packet=true#page=30", "page": 30, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2022-01-18", "vendor": "FSD Enterprises LLC", "purpose": "Wireless telecommunications consulting services", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Adopted minutes expressly approve professional services agreement; corresponding packet authorizes same professional consulting agreement", "reference": "Minutes item 9; p4", "notes": "Classification audit: FSD resolution states a professional-services agreement and fee schedule; it does not expressly state a without-bids/public-bidding exemption for this award.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182022-959#page=4", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01182022-959?packet=true#page=27", "id": "bh-nb-20220118-75fa7d036c", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2022, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182022-959#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01182022-959?packet=true#page=27", "page": 27, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Adopted minutes expressly approve professional services agreement; corresponding packet authorizes same professional consulting agreement", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "FSD resolution states a professional-services agreement and fee schedule; it does not expressly state a without-bids/public-bidding exemption for this award.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182022-959#page=4", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01182022-959?packet=true#page=27", "page": 27, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01182022-959?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01182022-959?packet=true#page=15", "page": 15, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2022-04-11", "vendor": "PS&S LLC", "purpose": "Emergency engineering services for wastewater treatment plant flare", "amount": 31500, "amount_text": "$31,500 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "Emergency award without public advertisement/bidding under Local Public Contracts Law; named PS&S agreement corroborated in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 1; p2", "notes": "Classification audit: The emergency resolution designates PS&S and authorizes its engineering contract. The no-advertising/bidding wording appears in a generic statutory-authority recital; this audit does not treat that alone as an express classification of the specific award.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04112022-995#page=2", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04112022-995?packet=true#page=3", "id": "bh-nb-20220411-fa132676aa", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2022, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04112022-995#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04112022-995?packet=true#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Emergency", "as_stated": "Emergency award without public advertisement/bidding under Local Public Contracts Law; named PS&S agreement corroborated in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 31500, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "The emergency resolution designates PS&S and authorizes its engineering contract. The no-advertising/bidding wording appears in a generic statutory-authority recital; this audit does not treat that alone as an express classification of the specific award.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04112022-995#page=2", "page": 2, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04112022-995?packet=true#page=4", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04112022-995?packet=true#page=5", "page": 5, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2022-06-08", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "2022 cooperative road paving engineering assessment and construction management", "amount": 38800, "amount_text": "$38,800 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "reference": "Minutes item 6; p3", "notes": "Classification audit: The Neglia construction-management award names the project and a prior fair/open qualification, but its only no-bidding words are a generic Local Public Contracts Law publication recital. It does not expressly classify the operative award as without bids. The referenced MCCPC/Tilcon paving purchase is a different contract; no cooperative route is inferred for Neglia.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082022-1020#page=3", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082022-1020?packet=true#page=13", "id": "bh-nb-20220608-00e1aacd27", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2022, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082022-1020#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082022-1020?packet=true#page=13", "page": 13, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 38800, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "The Neglia construction-management award names the project and a prior fair/open qualification, but its only no-bidding words are a generic Local Public Contracts Law publication recital. It does not expressly classify the operative award as without bids. The referenced MCCPC/Tilcon paving purchase is a different contract; no cooperative route is inferred for Neglia.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082022-1020#page=3", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082022-1020?packet=true#page=13", "page": 13, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082022-1020?packet=true#page=3", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082022-1020?packet=true#page=10", "page": 10, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082022-1020?packet=true#page=19", "page": 19, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082022-1020?packet=true#page=27", "page": 27, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2022-06-21", "vendor": "Holman Frenia Allison PC", "purpose": "Certified Municipal Finance Officer services", "amount": 96000, "amount_text": "$96,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "reference": "Minutes item 9; p5", "notes": "Classification audit: June21 item9 is explicitly PULLED, with no adoption vote. The professional-services contract was actually approved July5; see corrected_award.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06212022-1025#page=5", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06212022-1025?packet=true#page=26", "id": "bh-nb-20220621-2e77d8363a", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2022, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06212022-1025#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06212022-1025?packet=true#page=26", "page": 26, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 professional-services exemption; packet expressly says exempt from public bidding or awarded without competitive bids", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 96000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "exclude", "reason": "June21 item9 is explicitly PULLED, with no adoption vote. The professional-services contract was actually approved July5; see corrected_award.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06212022-1025#page=5", "page": 5, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07052022-1029#page=2", "page": 2, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07052022-1029?packet=true#page=4", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07052022-1029?packet=true#page=3", "page": 3, "label": "July5 packet — selection recital" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07052022-1029?packet=true#page=4", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06212022-1025?packet=true#page=7", "page": 7, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06212022-1025?packet=true#page=19", "page": 19, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06212022-1025?packet=true#page=26", "page": 26, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06212022-1025?packet=true#page=65", "page": 65, "label": "Official classification review record" } ], "superseded_by": "bh-nb-20220705-c57b433b6b" } }, { "date": "2023-01-04", "vendor": "Moshood Muftau", "purpose": "Municipal prosecutor", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 8", "notes": "Classification audit: Packet expressly awards a Municipal Prosecutor contract without bidding, but adopted minutes item8 calls the same person Municipal Defender. Vendor and item match, but the role/adoption discrepancy is unresolved.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=22", "id": "bh-nb-20230104-174d41b9d4", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=22", "page": 22, "excerpt": "Agenda Item\n#\n8\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Municipal\nProsecutor during 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Moshood\nMuftau to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\naward a contes for prosion series stut competitive bids must be pid averis the\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that Moshood Muftau be appointed\nas Municipal Prosecutor from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\"\nunder the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or performed\nby persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which practice is regulated by law, and\nwhich practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged,\nformal course of specified education and instruction, and because it is impossible at this time to know the\nexact dimensions of the services to be performed, and accordingly, written specifications, and\nadditionally, because the said services are of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of\ncompetitive bids due to the subjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the\nethical requirements of such profession will not permit such bidding; and\nA copy of this resolution shall be published in the appropriate paper as required by law within ten (10)\ndays of its passage.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Municipal\nCourt Administrator, the Treasurer and the above appointee.\nApproved this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff, Township Clerk\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2023, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2023-01-01", "end": "2023-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883#page=22", "page": 22, "excerpt": "Agenda Item\n#\n8\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Municipal\nProsecutor during 2023; and\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Moshood\nMuftau to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose; and\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\naward a contes for prosion series stut competitive bids must be pid averis the\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that Moshood Muftau be appointed\nas Municipal Prosecutor from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023; and\nWHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a \"professional service\"\nunder the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or performed\nby persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which practice is regulated by law, and\nwhich practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged,\nformal course of specified education and instruction, and because it is impossible at this time to know the\nexact dimensions of the services to be performed, and accordingly, written specifications, and\nadditionally, because the said services are of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of\ncompetitive bids due to the subjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the\nethical requirements of such profession will not permit such bidding; and\nA copy of this resolution shall be published in the appropriate paper as required by law within ten (10)\ndays of its passage.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Municipal\nCourt Administrator, the Treasurer and the above appointee.\nApproved this 4th day of January, 2023.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff, Township Clerk\n\f" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Packet expressly awards a Municipal Prosecutor contract without bidding, but adopted minutes item8 calls the same person Municipal Defender. Vendor and item match, but the role/adoption discrepancy is unresolved.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/125?fileID=2883", "page": 22, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=4", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2023-05-23", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering", "purpose": "West Side drainage improvements: archaeological services", "amount": 15697.0, "amount_text": "$15,697 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 7", "notes": "Classification audit: Primary award resolution reviewed. It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05232023-1163", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20230523-7a966f5a1c", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05232023-1163", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06132023-1170", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20230613-d3416262ec", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06132023-1170", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06132023-1170", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20230613-3c24289323", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06132023-1170", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/149?fileID=3552", "page": 25, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06132023-1170#page=4", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2023-06-13", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "Washington Street area stop sign engineering assessment", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 7", "notes": "Classification audit: Primary award resolution reviewed. It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06132023-1170", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20230613-65269234a9", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06132023-1170", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Foster", "second_by": "Couto", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06132023-1170#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": "7. Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract to Neglia Engineering Associates\nfor engineering assessment for Stop Sign(s) for the Washington Street area.\n\nApproval of Resolution.\n\nMover: Mr. Foster\n\nSeconder: Mr, Couto\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr, Varnerin\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Primary award resolution reviewed. 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It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06272023-1176", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/154?fileID=3585#page=8", "id": "bh-nb-20230627-e4e83a50ce", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06272023-1176", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/154?fileID=3585#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": "Resolution awards Direct Development a professional-services communications agreement at a retainer rate of $2,500 a month, with funds certified not to exceed $2,500 per month." }, { "label": "Council packet — scope and fee schedule", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/154?fileID=3585#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": "Proposal, PDF pages 11–12: monthly newsletter; up to four press releases/media advisories per month; up to two scripts or speeches per month; up to ten social posts per month; up to four graphic pieces per month; up to twelve website/other content pieces per contract year; choose one special service per year. Additional standard services $150/hour; work outside normal hours $200/hour." } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "monthly_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": "month", "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "The $30,000 twelve-month equivalent is an annualization, not a verified aggregate cap or actual spending. Additional out-of-scope services may be charged separately." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified_as_recorded", "summary": "Approved: 4 recorded ayes, no nays or abstentions; Varnerin absent. Kingsley is omitted from this item’s roll call despite appearing as present elsewhere in the minutes. No vote is inferred for her.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [ "Varnerin" ], "not_recorded": [ "Kingsley" ], "motion_by": "Couto", "second_by": "Poage", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — item 4 vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06272023-1176#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": "Item 4: Mover Mr. Couto; Seconder Mrs. Poage; Ayes Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Poage; Nays None; Abstain None; Absent Mr. Varnerin; Result Approved." } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "verified_proposal", "summary": "Proposal deliverables; actual delivery and results have not been verified.", "items": [ "Strategic communications plan and monthly virtual meetings.", "Monthly electronic and/or printed newsletter; printing, postage and delivery-service costs excluded.", "Up to 4 press releases or media advisories per month.", "Up to 2 phone/video scripts or speeches per month.", "Copy and graphics for up to 10 social-media posts per month.", "Up to 4 graphic collateral pieces per month.", "Up to 12 website/other content pieces per contract year.", "Choose 1 special service per year.", "Additional standard services: $150/hour; work outside normal business hours: $200/hour." ], "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — scope and fee schedule", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/154?fileID=3585#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": "Proposal, PDF pages 11–12: monthly newsletter; up to four press releases/media advisories per month; up to two scripts or speeches per month; up to ten social posts per month; up to four graphic pieces per month; up to twelve website/other content pieces per contract year; choose one special service per year. Additional standard services $150/hour; work outside normal hours $200/hour." } ] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Primary award resolution reviewed. It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/154?fileID=3585", "page": 8, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06272023-1176#page=3", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2023-06-27", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "Orion Road improvements: engineering and construction management", "amount": 18850.0, "amount_text": "$18,850 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 6", "notes": "Classification audit: Primary award resolution reviewed. 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Resolution awarding a Professional Services contraot to Neglia Engineering Associates for\nengineering and Construction Management for Improvements to Orion Road, in an amount not to\n\nexceed $18,850.\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mrs. Kingsley\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs, Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: Mr, Varnerin\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Primary award resolution reviewed. It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/154?fileID=3585", "page": 23, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06272023-1176#page=3", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2023-10-17", "vendor": "Trinity Consultants", "purpose": "Wastewater plant odor consulting", "amount": 26100.0, "amount_text": "$26,100 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 5", "notes": "Classification audit: Primary award resolution reviewed. It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10172023-1207", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20231017-246de4ce6c", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10172023-1207", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Primary award resolution reviewed. It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/169?fileID=3739", "page": 32, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10172023-1207#page=7", "page": 7, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2023-11-21", "vendor": "JEV Construction LLC", "purpose": "Peracetic acid system replacement at wastewater treatment plant", "amount": 553500.0, "amount_text": "$553,500 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "reference": "Minutes item 9", "notes": "Classification audit: Conflicting same-project primary records: the JEV award resolution says without competitive bids, but the contemporaneous PS&S proposal in the same packet reports an advertised construction bid and sealed bids received on November10,2023 for the Peracetic Acid System Replacement Project. No vendor-specific bid tabulation has been established here. Excluded from the verified no-bid count while this conflict remains unresolved.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853#page=50", "id": "bh-nb-20231121-663424bb5e", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2023, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853#page=50", "page": 50, "excerpt": "#\n- 4\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nCOUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nA Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract to JEV Construction for\nthe Peracetic Acid System Upgrade Project for the Wastewater Treatment Plant\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for the\nprovision of Peracetic Acid System Upgrade Project for the Wastewater Treatment Plant;\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a\nresolution authorizing the award of the contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bid and that the contract itself must be available for inspection; and\nWHEREAS, JEV Construction has provided proposal, and the total cost proposed is in\nthe amount of $553,500; and\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights that the Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with JEV\nConstruction for Peracetic Acid System Upgrade Project for the Wastewater Treatment\nPlant, at a fee not to exceed $553,500, pursuant to their proposal. This contract is\nawarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance\nwith N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1 )(a)(I) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a\nUnfair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nN.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a Certificate\nAvailable Funds which is incorporated herein by reference, for an amount not to exceed\n$553,500.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff, Township Clerk\nCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION\nAs required by N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable requirement, 1, Juan\nUribe, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have ascertained that, upon adoption of\nthis resolution, there will be available, sufficient and uncommitted appropriations to execute a contract with\nJEV Construction, in an amount not to exceed from the following account, $553,500, from Account C-04-\n20-900-411 and C-04-21-010-202.\nJuan Uribe, Chief Financial Officer\n\f" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional services exemption; packet verified", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution uses the wording “Unfair and Open process.” The wording is quoted as printed; the solicitation and selection steps have not been independently established.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853#page=50", "page": 50, "excerpt": "#\n- 4\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nCOUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY\nRESOLUTION\nA Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract to JEV Construction for\nthe Peracetic Acid System Upgrade Project for the Wastewater Treatment Plant\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for the\nprovision of Peracetic Acid System Upgrade Project for the Wastewater Treatment Plant;\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a\nresolution authorizing the award of the contract for professional services without\ncompetitive bid and that the contract itself must be available for inspection; and\nWHEREAS, JEV Construction has provided proposal, and the total cost proposed is in\nthe amount of $553,500; and\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights that the Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with JEV\nConstruction for Peracetic Acid System Upgrade Project for the Wastewater Treatment\nPlant, at a fee not to exceed $553,500, pursuant to their proposal. This contract is\nawarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance\nwith N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1 )(a)(I) of the Local Public Contracts Law and pursuant to a\nUnfair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law,\nN.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a Certificate\nAvailable Funds which is incorporated herein by reference, for an amount not to exceed\n$553,500.\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\nATTEST:\nAna Minkoff, Township Clerk\nCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION\nAs required by N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable requirement, 1, Juan\nUribe, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have ascertained that, upon adoption of\nthis resolution, there will be available, sufficient and uncommitted appropriations to execute a contract with\nJEV Construction, in an amount not to exceed from the following account, $553,500, from Account C-04-\n20-900-411 and C-04-21-010-202.\nJuan Uribe, Chief Financial Officer\n\f" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Kingsley", "Poage", "Varnerin" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": "Couto", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": "9. Resolution authorizing a contract with JEV Construction LLC., for the provision of\nPeracetic Acid System Replacement for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, in an amount\nnot to exceed $553,500.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMoyer: Mr. Donnelly\n\nSeconder: Mr. Couto\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Conflicting same-project primary records: the JEV award resolution says without competitive bids, but the contemporaneous PS&S proposal in the same packet reports an advertised construction bid and sealed bids received on November10,2023 for the Peracetic Acid System Replacement Project. No vendor-specific bid tabulation has been established here. Excluded from the verified no-bid count while this conflict remains unresolved.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 50, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217#page=5", "page": 5, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853#page=52", "page": 52, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 49, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 52, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/173?fileID=3853", "page": 56, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2024-03-05", "vendor": "FSD Enterprises, LLC", "purpose": "Wireless telecommunications consulting", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 3", "notes": "Classification audit: Primary award resolution reviewed. It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03052024-1259", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20240305-919788b58c", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03052024-1259", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 2 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Illis", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [ "Foster", "Machado" ], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Poage", "second_by": "Couto", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03052024-1259", "page": null, "excerpt": "Resolution authorizing a Professional Service contract with FSD Enterprises, LLC. for\nproviding wireless telecommunications consulting services to the Township.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mrs. Poage\n\nSeconder: Mr. Couto\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mrs. Illis, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: Mr. Foster, Mr. Machado\n\nResult: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Primary award resolution reviewed. It contains only a generic statement about LPCL/professional-services procedures and/or a professional-services label; no specific assertion that this contract was awarded without bidding or was exempt is established.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/194?fileID=4183", "page": 24, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03052024-1259#page=4", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2024-06-25", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "Old Farm Road, Mercier Place and Orchard Lane: engineering and construction management", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 7", "notes": "Classification audit: Adopted minutes and original public agenda identify this professional-services award, but the available original agenda PDF contains no award resolution or specific no-formal-bidding assertion. The separate agenda-changes PDF does not establish the procurement method for this award. Kept in review.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252024-1303", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20240625-9fe8d101a5", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252024-1303", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Donnelly", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252024-1303#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": "7. Resolution awarding a professional services contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for\nengineering and construction management services for improvements to Old Farm Road, Mercier\nPlace and Orchard Lane,\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Donnelly\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved as amended" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Adopted minutes and original public agenda identify this professional-services award, but the available original agenda PDF contains no award resolution or specific no-formal-bidding assertion. The separate agenda-changes PDF does not establish the procurement method for this award. Kept in review.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9189/Public-Meeting-Agenda-06252024", "page": 2, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252024-1303#page=4", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2024-06-25", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "purpose": "Passaic River flooding measures: surveying, engineering, permitting, construction management", "amount": null, "amount_text": "Not stated", "basis": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "reference": "Minutes item 3", "notes": "Classification audit: Adopted minutes and original public agenda identify this professional-services award, but the available original agenda PDF contains no award resolution or specific no-formal-bidding assertion. The separate agenda-changes PDF does not establish the procurement method for this award. Kept in review.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252024-1303", "basis_source": "", "id": "bh-nb-20240625-fe077d29c9", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Not stated", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252024-1303", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "Professional-services award in adopted minutes", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Machado", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252024-1303#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": "3. Resolution awarding a professional services contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for\nsurveying, engineering, permitting and construction management services for Passaic River\nFlooding Measures.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Machado\n\nSeconder: Mt. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: None\n\nResult: Approved\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Meeting — June 25, 2024\n\n4, PULLED : Resolution requesting approval for the insertion of special item of revenue and\nappropriation in the budget pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:87 — NJDOT Mutual Aid Grant." } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Adopted minutes and original public agenda identify this professional-services award, but the available original agenda PDF contains no award resolution or specific no-formal-bidding assertion. The separate agenda-changes PDF does not establish the procurement method for this award. Kept in review.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9189/Public-Meeting-Agenda-06252024", "page": 2, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252024-1303#page=3", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2024-10-29", "vendor": "Portofino Builders", "purpose": "Emergency easement work on Riverbend Road", "amount": 25000.0, "amount_text": "$25,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "basis": "Below bid threshold; competitive quotes obtained", "reference": "Minutes item 9", "notes": "Classification audit: Below-threshold quotation purchase. The only no-bidding wording is a generic legal recital; it does not expressly establish a specific no-bid award. Excluded from the no-bid count under the strict audit rule.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10292024-1343", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/223?fileID=5551#page=70", "id": "bh-nb-20241029-fd2d7ede0b", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2024, "original_amount_text": "Amount stated in minutes or packet", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10292024-1343", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/223?fileID=5551#page=70", "page": 70, "excerpt": "49\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nCOUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PORTOFINO BUILDERS FOR\nEMERGENCY EASEMENT WORK ON RIVERBEND ROAD\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights needs to do emergency infrastructure\nwork on a Township easement on Riverbend Road; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 ef. seq. provides for the\nsolicitation of competitive quotes and the award to a vendor whose response is most\nadvantageous, less than the bid threshold without competitive bidding; and\n\nWHEREAS, Portofino Builders of 69 Irwin Street Springfield, NJ 07081 has provided\nproposal dated October 24, 2024, with a total not-to-exceed cost of $25,000.00, to do the\nnecessary infrastructure and piping repairs on this Township easement; and\n\nWHEREAS, the anticipated completion project for this project is November 31, 2024.\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights that the Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with\nPortofino Builders for the provision of the necessary infrastructure repairs at a fee not to\nexceed $25,000, pursuant to their proposal dated October 24, 2024; and\n\nBE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a Certificate Available\nFunds which is incorporated herein by reference, for an amount not to exceed $25,000.\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.\nAPPROVED this 29\" day of October, 2024.\nATTEST:\n\nAna Minkoff\nTownship Clerk\n\nAs required by N.L.S.A. 40A:4-57, N. 30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable requirement, I,\nDiane Sherry, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have ascertained that, upon\nadoption of this resolution, there will be available, sufficient and uncommitted appropriations to execute a\ncontract with Portofino Builders, in an amount not to exceed from the following account, $25,000.00 from\nC-04-22-008-3 11.\n\nDiane Sherry\nCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Below threshold", "as_stated": "Below bid threshold; competitive quotes obtained", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Record reports competitive quotations for a below-threshold purchase.", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10292024-1343", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/223?fileID=5551#page=70", "page": 70, "excerpt": null } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "verified", "summary": "Approved: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions; 0 absent as recorded.", "ayes": [ "Couto", "Donnelly", "Foster", "Illis", "Machado", "Poage" ], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": "Machado", "second_by": "Foster", "sources": [ { "label": "Adopted council minutes — award vote", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10292024-1343#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": "9. Resolution authorizing awarding a contract to Portofino Builders for emergency easement\n work on Riverbend Road, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Machado\n Seconder: Mr. Foster\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved" } ] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "exclude", "reason": "Below-threshold quotation purchase. The only no-bidding wording is a generic legal recital; it does not expressly establish a specific no-bid award. Excluded from the no-bid count under the strict audit rule.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/223?fileID=5551", "page": 70, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10292024-1343#page=6", "page": 6, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "De Block Environmental Services, LLC", "purpose": "Onsite laboratory support and Licensed Collection System Operator services for Wastewater Treatment Plant", "amount": 150000, "amount_text": "$150,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-42", "notes": "Classification audit: Original January 7 minutes omit the consent adoption vote. February 4 adopted amendment expressly ratifies back to January 7. This establishes approval by February 4/effective January 7, not original approval on January 7.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042025-1392", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=72", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-9694fc668b", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042025-1392", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=72", "page": 72, "excerpt": "No. 2025- L| 2\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nA RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO DE\nBLOCK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC FOR ONSITE LABORATORY\nSUPPORT SERVICES AND LICENSED COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional\nlaboratory support services and collection system operations for the Berkeley Heights Waste\nWater Treatment Plant (WWTP); and\n\nWHEREAS, these services include process analysis for BOD, COD, PH, Temperature, MLSS,\n\n% solids, nitrates, ammonia, and phosphorous utilizing Berkeley Heights laboratory equipment;\nand\n\nWHEREAS, these services are needed to ensure the Berkeley Heights WWTP stays in\ncompliance with its Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permits; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution\nauthorizing the award of the contract for professional services without competitive bids and\nthat the contract itself must be available for inspection; and\n\nWHEREAS, De Block Environmental Services, LLC (DES) provided a proposal dated\nNovember 14, 2024, to provide the needed professional services no more than four days a\nweek, three to five hours per day, at a rate of $130.00 an hour.\n\nWHEREAS, this contract with De Block Environmental Services, LLC (DES) for laboratory\nservices will not exceed $150,000.00.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights that the Mayor of the Township of Berkeley Heights are hereby authorized to\nexecute and attest to an agreement with De Block Environmental Services pursuant to a\nproposal dated November 14, 2024. This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a\n\"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(a)(1) of the Local\nPublic Contract Law and pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New\nJersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURHTER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a Certificate of\nAvailable Funds which is incorporated herein by reference.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 150000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=72", "page": 72, "excerpt": "No. 2025- L| 2\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nA RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO DE\nBLOCK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC FOR ONSITE LABORATORY\nSUPPORT SERVICES AND LICENSED COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of contracting for professional\nlaboratory support services and collection system operations for the Berkeley Heights Waste\nWater Treatment Plant (WWTP); and\n\nWHEREAS, these services include process analysis for BOD, COD, PH, Temperature, MLSS,\n\n% solids, nitrates, ammonia, and phosphorous utilizing Berkeley Heights laboratory equipment;\nand\n\nWHEREAS, these services are needed to ensure the Berkeley Heights WWTP stays in\ncompliance with its Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permits; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires a resolution\nauthorizing the award of the contract for professional services without competitive bids and\nthat the contract itself must be available for inspection; and\n\nWHEREAS, De Block Environmental Services, LLC (DES) provided a proposal dated\nNovember 14, 2024, to provide the needed professional services no more than four days a\nweek, three to five hours per day, at a rate of $130.00 an hour.\n\nWHEREAS, this contract with De Block Environmental Services, LLC (DES) for laboratory\nservices will not exceed $150,000.00.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights that the Mayor of the Township of Berkeley Heights are hereby authorized to\nexecute and attest to an agreement with De Block Environmental Services pursuant to a\nproposal dated November 14, 2024. This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a\n\"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(a)(1) of the Local\nPublic Contract Law and pursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New\nJersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURHTER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has issued a Certificate of\nAvailable Funds which is incorporated herein by reference.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Original January 7 minutes omit the consent adoption vote. February 4 adopted amendment expressly ratifies back to January 7. This establishes approval by February 4/effective January 7, not original approval on January 7.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": 72, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/239?fileID=5716", "page": 17, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/235?fileID=5694", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/233?fileID=5692", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/232?fileID=5691", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Jardim, Meisner, Salmon, Sprague & Susser", "purpose": "Municipal Attorney", "amount": 100000, "amount_text": "$100,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-2", "notes": "Classification audit: Original January 7 minutes omit the consent adoption vote. December 2 amendment recites adoption on January 1, conflicting with the January 7 packet. A previously awarded contract is corroborated, but exact original adoption date is unresolved.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10932/LN---Award-of-Contracts---12-2-25-posted-12325", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=9", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-3e993882c8", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10932/LN---Award-of-Contracts---12-2-25-posted-12325", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "No. 2025- GR\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Municipal Attorney services for the\ncalendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\n‘New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague &\nSusser is qualified to provide Municipal Attorney services for the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Jardim Meisner\nSalmon Sprague & Susser to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.L.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser is\nappointed as Municipal Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\n\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00;\nand\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A.-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 100000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "No. 2025- GR\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Municipal Attorney services for the\ncalendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\n‘New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague &\nSusser is qualified to provide Municipal Attorney services for the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Jardim Meisner\nSalmon Sprague & Susser to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.L.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser is\nappointed as Municipal Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\n\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00;\nand\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A.-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "verified", "summary": "January 1–December 31, 2025, as stated in the resolution.", "start": "2025-01-01", "end": "2025-12-31", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "No. 2025- GR\n\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require Municipal Attorney services for the\ncalendar year 2025; and\n\nWHEREAS, _ the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance with the\n‘New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the issuance of Requests\nfor Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services required on and after the Township’s\n2025 Reorganization through December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals from\nvarious firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague &\nSusser is qualified to provide Municipal Attorney services for the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of Jardim Meisner\nSalmon Sprague & Susser to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the Local\nPublic Contracts Law (N.L.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution authorizing the\naward of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser is\nappointed as Municipal Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year\n\ncommencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00;\nand\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to\nexecute an Agreement with Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded pursuant\nto a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A.\n19:44A.-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passage\nand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Original January 7 minutes omit the consent adoption vote. December 2 amendment recites adoption on January 1, conflicting with the January 7 packet. A previously awarded contract is corroborated, but exact original adoption date is unresolved.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": 9, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/288?fileID=6960", "page": 8, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/235?fileID=5694", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/233?fileID=5692", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/232?fileID=5691", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-01-07", "vendor": "Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S)", "purpose": "Engineering services related to Wastewater Treatment Plant", "amount": 100000, "amount_text": "$100,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "reference": "2025-26", "notes": "Classification audit: Original January 7 minutes omit the consent adoption vote. September 16 adopted amendment and Clerk notice corroborate a previously awarded 2025-26 contract, but do not establish the exact original January 7 adoption date.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10599/LN---Award-of-Contracts---9-16-25---posted-92225", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=42", "id": "bh-nb-20250107-f2b4f9b359", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10599/LN---Award-of-Contracts---9-16-25---posted-92225", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=42", "page": 42, "excerpt": "No. 2025- la\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights requires Engineering Services Related to the\n‘Wastewater Treatment Plant; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Paulus, Sokolowski and\nSartor, LLC (PS&S) is qualified to provide Engineering Services related to Wastewater\nTreatment Plant to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of PS&S\nLLC., to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed\n$100,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC. is\nappointed to provide Engineering Services related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant for\nthe Township of Berkeley Heights; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5 professional services exemption; fair/open RFQ", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 100000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693#page=42", "page": 42, "excerpt": "No. 2025- la\nTOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\nUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\nRESOLUTION\n\n‘WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights requires Engineering Services Related to the\n‘Wastewater Treatment Plant; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township has determined to undertake a fair and open process in accordance\nwith the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq. through the\nissuance of Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ’s”) for contract awards for such services; and\n\n‘WHEREAS, as part of the fair and open process, Township received qualifications and proposals\nfrom various firms in response to the RFQ’s, and has determined that Paulus, Sokolowski and\nSartor, LLC (PS&S) is qualified to provide Engineering Services related to Wastewater\nTreatment Plant to the Township; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's appointment of PS&S\nLLC., to such position for a term to expire December 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed\n$100,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the subject contract is exempt from the public bidding requirements under the\nLocal Public Contracts Law (N.LS.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq.), such requires that the resolution\nauthorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be\npublicly advertised.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC. is\nappointed to provide Engineering Services related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant for\nthe Township of Berkeley Heights; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized\nto execute an Agreement with Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded\npursuant to a Fair and Open process in accordance with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play\nLaw, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.; and\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.\n\nA copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date\nof passage and copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the\nappointee.\n\nApproved this 7th day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Original January 7 minutes omit the consent adoption vote. September 16 adopted amendment and Clerk notice corroborate a previously awarded 2025-26 contract, but do not establish the exact original January 7 adoption date.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": 42, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/280?fileID=6417", "page": 112, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/235?fileID=5694", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/234?fileID=5693", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/233?fileID=5692", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/232?fileID=5691", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-01-21", "vendor": "Arcari & Iovino Architects, P.C.", "purpose": "Additional architectural services for Municipal Complex", "amount": 75000, "amount_text": "$75,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Non-Fair and Open", "reference": "2025-69", "notes": "Classification audit: Specific award adopted, but the only bidding language is the general recital that Professional Services are exempt. No specific subject-contract exemption or actual without-bids statement was found in the operative resolution.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=8", "id": "bh-nb-20250121-f656ed1b11", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": " No.2025-\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES\n CONTRACT TO ARCARI & IOVINO ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR ARCHITECTURAL\n SERVICES FOR THE BERKELEY HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of additional architectural services for the\nMunicipal Complex project; and\n\nWHEREAS, Professional Services are exempt from the requirements of public bidding\npursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a)(i); and\n\nWHEREAS, Arcari & lovino Architects, P.C. provided a proposal dated January 3, 2025 to provide\nadditional architectural services on the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project for the amount not\nto exceed $75,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Arcari & lovino\nArchitects, P.C. with its offices located at One Katherine Street, Little Ferry, NJ 07643 to provide\nadditional architectural services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex, in an amount not to\nexceed $75,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, this contract is for an amount over $17,500.00 and is being awarded pursuant to a \"Non-\nFair and Open Process\" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS Arcari & lovino Architects, P.C., has completed and submitted a Business Entity\nDisclosure Certification, which certifies that Arcari & lovino has not made any reportable contributions\nto a political or a candidate committee in the Township of Berkeley Heights in the previous one (1) year\nprior to award, and that the contract will prohibit Arcari & lovino Architects, P.C. from making any\nreportable contributions through the term of the contract.\n\nNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights, County of Union, New Jersey, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of\nthe Township of Berkeley Heights to enter into and execute a contract with Arcari & lovino\nArchitects, P.C. to provide additional architectural services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal\nComplex project as per their proposal dated January 3, 2025 for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Non-Fair and Open", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 75000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution expressly describes a Non-Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law; this label does not by itself establish every selection step.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": " No.2025-\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES\n CONTRACT TO ARCARI & IOVINO ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR ARCHITECTURAL\n SERVICES FOR THE BERKELEY HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of additional architectural services for the\nMunicipal Complex project; and\n\nWHEREAS, Professional Services are exempt from the requirements of public bidding\npursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a)(i); and\n\nWHEREAS, Arcari & lovino Architects, P.C. provided a proposal dated January 3, 2025 to provide\nadditional architectural services on the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project for the amount not\nto exceed $75,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Arcari & lovino\nArchitects, P.C. with its offices located at One Katherine Street, Little Ferry, NJ 07643 to provide\nadditional architectural services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex, in an amount not to\nexceed $75,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, this contract is for an amount over $17,500.00 and is being awarded pursuant to a \"Non-\nFair and Open Process\" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS Arcari & lovino Architects, P.C., has completed and submitted a Business Entity\nDisclosure Certification, which certifies that Arcari & lovino has not made any reportable contributions\nto a political or a candidate committee in the Township of Berkeley Heights in the previous one (1) year\nprior to award, and that the contract will prohibit Arcari & lovino Architects, P.C. from making any\nreportable contributions through the term of the contract.\n\nNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights, County of Union, New Jersey, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of\nthe Township of Berkeley Heights to enter into and execute a contract with Arcari & lovino\nArchitects, P.C. to provide additional architectural services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal\nComplex project as per their proposal dated January 3, 2025 for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Specific award adopted, but the only bidding language is the general recital that Professional Services are exempt. No specific subject-contract exemption or actual without-bids statement was found in the operative resolution.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 8, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 2, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/237?fileID=5708", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/236?fileID=5707", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-01-21", "vendor": "H.J. Cannon Group, Inc.", "purpose": "Structural consulting for Municipal Complex", "amount": 92000, "amount_text": "$92,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Non-Fair and Open", "reference": "2025-70", "notes": "Classification audit: Specific award adopted, but the only bidding language is the general recital that Professional Services are exempt. No specific subject-contract exemption or actual without-bids statement was found in the operative resolution.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=10", "id": "bh-nb-20250121-dbf13bb405", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": " No. 2025- \"~~) 0\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES\n CONTRACT TO H.J. CANNON GROUP, INC. FOR STRUCTURAL CONSULTING\n SERVICES FOR THE BERKELEY HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of structural consulting services for the\nBerkeley Heights Municipal Complex project; and\n\nWHEREAS, Professional Services are exempt from the requirements of public bidding pursuant to the\nLocal Public Contracts Law, more specifically, N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(i); and\n\nWHEREAS, H.J. Cannon Group, Inc. provided a proposal dated January 9, 2025 to provide stmctiral\nconsulting services on the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project for the amount not to exceed\n$92,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to enter into a Professional Services Contract with H.J. Cannon\nGroup, Inc. with its offices located at 52 Fellowship Road, Suite A-105, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 to\nprovide structural consulting services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex, in an amount not to\nexceed $92,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, this contract is for an amount over $17,500.00 and is being awarded pursuant to a \"Non-\nFair and Open Process\" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS H.J. Cannon Group, Inc., has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure\nCertification, which certifies that H.J. Cannon Group, Inc. has not made any reportable contributions\nto a political or a candidate committee in the Township of Berkeley Heights in the previous one (1) year\nprior to award, and that the contract will prohibit H.J. Cannon Group, Inc. from making any reportable\ncontributions through the term of the contract.\n\n\nNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights, County of Union, New Jersey, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of\nthe Township of Berkeley Heights to enter into and execute a contract with H.J. Cannon Group, Inc.\nto provide structural consulting services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project as per\ntheir proposal dated January 9, 2025 for an amount not to exceed $92,000.00.\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Non-Fair and Open", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 92000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution expressly describes a Non-Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law; this label does not by itself establish every selection step.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": " No. 2025- \"~~) 0\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES\n CONTRACT TO H.J. CANNON GROUP, INC. FOR STRUCTURAL CONSULTING\n SERVICES FOR THE BERKELEY HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of structural consulting services for the\nBerkeley Heights Municipal Complex project; and\n\nWHEREAS, Professional Services are exempt from the requirements of public bidding pursuant to the\nLocal Public Contracts Law, more specifically, N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(i); and\n\nWHEREAS, H.J. Cannon Group, Inc. provided a proposal dated January 9, 2025 to provide stmctiral\nconsulting services on the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project for the amount not to exceed\n$92,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to enter into a Professional Services Contract with H.J. Cannon\nGroup, Inc. with its offices located at 52 Fellowship Road, Suite A-105, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 to\nprovide structural consulting services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex, in an amount not to\nexceed $92,000.00; and\n\nWHEREAS, this contract is for an amount over $17,500.00 and is being awarded pursuant to a \"Non-\nFair and Open Process\" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS H.J. Cannon Group, Inc., has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure\nCertification, which certifies that H.J. Cannon Group, Inc. has not made any reportable contributions\nto a political or a candidate committee in the Township of Berkeley Heights in the previous one (1) year\nprior to award, and that the contract will prohibit H.J. Cannon Group, Inc. from making any reportable\ncontributions through the term of the contract.\n\n\nNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights, County of Union, New Jersey, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of\nthe Township of Berkeley Heights to enter into and execute a contract with H.J. Cannon Group, Inc.\nto provide structural consulting services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project as per\ntheir proposal dated January 9, 2025 for an amount not to exceed $92,000.00.\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Specific award adopted, but the only bidding language is the general recital that Professional Services are exempt. No specific subject-contract exemption or actual without-bids statement was found in the operative resolution.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 10, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 2, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/237?fileID=5708", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/236?fileID=5707", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-01-21", "vendor": "MOMAR, Inc.", "purpose": "Wastewater plant Vita-Micro CS70 supply", "amount": 65000, "amount_text": "$65,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(gg) wastewater exemption", "reference": "2025-89", "notes": "Classification audit: Wastewater statute recital says a municipality can award without advertising. It does not establish this particular chemical-supply contract was awarded without bids.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=59", "id": "bh-nb-20250121-36a9a1e0c3", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=59", "page": 59, "excerpt": " No.2025- -??\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley heights is in need of a supply ofVita-Micro CS 70 for it's\nWastewater Treatment Plant; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, (1) (gg) allows an exception to the Local Public Contracts\nLaw, and without advertising for bids, a municipality can award \"a contract for the designing, financing,\nconstruction, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of a wastewater treatment system\nas defined m subsection (19) of section 15 of P.L. 1971, c. 198 (C.40A:! 1-15), or any component part or\nparts thereof, including a water filtration system as defined in subsection (16) of section 15 ofP.L.1971,\nc. 198(C.40A:ll-15)[,]\";and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township received a proposal dated December 30, 2024, from MOMAR, Inc. to\nprovide Vita-Micro CS 70 to the Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Director of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, has recommended that a contract be\nawarded to, MOMAR, Inc., 1830 Ellsworth Industrial Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, for the term January\n21, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and the Township Council concurs.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council, of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights, County of Union, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:1 l-5,(l)(gg) the appropriate municipal\nofficials are authorized to execute an agreement with MOMAR, Inc., for the supply ofVita-Micro CS\n70, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00, and the Treasurer is authorized to pay properly completed\nvouchers up to such amount. The Township Clerk shall advertise the award of this contract in\naccordance with law.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect upon publication and pursuant to\nlaw.\n\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n Certification of Availability of Funds\n\nAs required by N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57, N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable requirement, I,\nDiane Sherry, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have ascertained that, upon\nadoption of this resolution, there will be available, sufficient and uncommitted appropriations to execute\na contract with MOMAR, Inc. for Vita-Micro CS 70 for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, in an amount\nnot to exceed $65,000.00 from account # 5-01-26-295-031, SEWER - Chemicals and Gases, subject\nto the approval of the 2025 Budget.\n\nJanuary 21,2025 ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\nDiane Sherry MACHADO\nChief Financial Officer MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Wastewater exemption", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(gg) wastewater exemption", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 65000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Wastewater statute recital says a municipality can award without advertising. It does not establish this particular chemical-supply contract was awarded without bids.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 59, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/237?fileID=5708", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/236?fileID=5707", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 60, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/237?fileID=5708", "page": 2, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-01-21", "vendor": "W.K. Merriman, Inc.", "purpose": "Wastewater plant magnesium hydroxide", "amount": 225000, "amount_text": "$225,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(gg) wastewater exemption", "reference": "2025-78", "notes": "Classification audit: Wastewater statute recital says a municipality can award without advertising. It does not establish this particular chemical-supply contract was awarded without bids.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=46", "id": "bh-nb-20250121-2248afe5c9", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709#page=46", "page": 46, "excerpt": " No.2025- *7^\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT WITH W.K. MERRIMAN, INC., TO PROVIDE\n MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT\n\n WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights (the \"Township\") requires magnesium\nhydroxide for the Township's Wastewater Treatment Plant in order for the plant to function properly; and\n\n WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, (1) (gg) allows an exception to the Local Public Contracts Law,\nand without advertising for bids, a municipality can award \"a contract for the designing, financing,\nconstruction, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of a wastewater treatment system as\ndefined in subsection (19) of section 15 ofP.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15), or any component part or\nparts thereof, including a water filtration system as defined in subsection (16) of section 15 ofP.L.1971,\nc. 198(C.40A:ll-15)[J\";and\n\n WHEREAS, W.K. Merrunan, Inc. (\"Merrmian\") is a supplier of magnesium hydroxide and is\nable to provide same to the Township; and\n\n WHEREAS, on December 4, 2024, Merrunan has provided the Township with a proposal of\npricing to provide magnesium hydroxide to the Township; and\n\n WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to award a contract to Merrunan for the term of\nJanuary 21, 2025 through December 31, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $225,000.00.\n\n NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Body of the Township of\nBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Mayor and Township\nClerk to execute a contract with W.K. Merriman, Inc. for the supply of magnesium hydroxide to the\nTownship, for the term of January 21,2025 through December 31, 2025, for an amount not to exceed two\nhundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($225,000.00).\n\nApproved this 21st day of January, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\nAngela Lazzari\nTownship Clerk\n\n Certification of Availability of Funds\n\nAs required by N.J.S.A. 40A:4-57. N.J.A.C, 5:30-5.1 et seq., and any other applicable requirement, I,\nDiane Sherry, Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights have ascertained that, upon\nadoption of this resolution, there will be available, sufficient and uncommitted appropriations to execute\na contract with W.K. Merriman, Inc. to provide Magnesium Hydroxide for the Waste Water Treatment\nPlant, m an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 from account # 5-01-26-295-031, Sewer Plant, subject to\nthe approval of the 2025 Budget.\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\nJanuary 21, 2025 COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\nDiane Sherry MACHADO\n MORAN\nChief Financial Officer\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Wastewater exemption", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(gg) wastewater exemption", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 225000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Wastewater statute recital says a municipality can award without advertising. It does not establish this particular chemical-supply contract was awarded without bids.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": 46, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/238?fileID=5709", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/237?fileID=5708", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/236?fileID=5707", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-03-18", "vendor": "Edmunds GovTech", "purpose": "Employee Self-Service payroll module, 3-year subscription", "amount": 3000, "amount_text": "$3,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(dd) proprietary software exemption (printed 40A:11-5.1(dd))", "reference": "2025-150", "notes": "Classification audit: Below-threshold $3,000 software quotation. Resolution recites a general proprietary-software exception but does not state this specific award was made without bids; excluded from the strict no-bid count.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182025-1410", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/250?fileID=5879#page=47", "id": "bh-nb-20250318-bc685ceb57", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182025-1410", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/250?fileID=5879#page=47", "page": 47, "excerpt": " No. 2025- \\^0\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5.1(dd), may by\nresolution and without advertising for bids, enter into a contract for the provision or\nperformance of goods or services for the support or maintenance of proprietary computer\nhardware and software, except that this provision shall not be utilized to acquire or upgrade\nnon-proprietary hardware or to acquire or update non-proprietary software;\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15.5, may authorize\na contract for goods or services awarded for the provision of Data processing services for a\nduration not more than seven years; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights currently utilizes Edmunds GovTech software for\nfinance and payroll processing and wishes to expand on the services to include the Employee\nSelf-Service module; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Edmunds Govtech has provided quote dated March 10, 2025 for the\nimplementation and a 3-year subscription for this additional module.\n\n\nNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights authorizes the execution of a contract with Edmunds GovTech for the Employee Self-\nService module for a term of 3 years for an amount not to exceed $3,000.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 from\naccount # 5-01-20-130-059, FIN - Data Processing, subject to the approval of the 2025 Budget.\n\n\nApproved this 18th day of March, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari, RMC\nTownship Clerk\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MO RAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Proprietary software", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(dd) proprietary software exemption (printed 40A:11-5.1(dd))", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 3000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "exclude", "reason": "Below-threshold $3,000 software quotation. Resolution recites a general proprietary-software exception but does not state this specific award was made without bids; excluded from the strict no-bid count.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/250?fileID=5879", "page": 47, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182025-1410", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/250?fileID=5879", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/248?fileID=5877", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/249?fileID=5878", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/246?fileID=5875", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-03-18", "vendor": "Spatial Data Logic LLC", "purpose": "Municipal management software renewal, 17seats, hosting and iPads, one year", "amount": 50080, "amount_text": "$50,080 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(dd) proprietary software exemption (printed 40A:11-5.1(dd))", "reference": "2025-151", "notes": "Classification audit: Resolution recites the general proprietary-software exception allowing contracts without advertising. Actual procurement method for this specific subscription award is not established.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182025-1410", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/250?fileID=5879#page=48", "id": "bh-nb-20250318-256b8bee37", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182025-1410", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/250?fileID=5879#page=48", "page": 48, "excerpt": " No. 2025- \\ $\" \\\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5.1(dd), may by\nresolution and without advertising for bids, enter into a contract for the provision or\nperformance of goods or services for the support or maintenance of proprietary computer\nhardware and software, except that this provision shall not be utilized to acquire or upgrade\nnon-proprietary hardware or to acquire or update non-proprietary software;\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights currently utilizes Spatial Data Logic LLC\nmunicipal management software and wishes to continue to utilize these services; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Spatial Data Logic LLC has provided invoice # SDL-001214 dated November 30,\n2024 for the renewal of services for 17 seats with hosting and ipads.\n\n\nNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights authorizes the execution of a contract with Spatial Data Logic LLC, 200 Connell Drive,\nSuite 1000, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 for the renewal of services for 17 seats with hosting\nand ipads for a term of one year in amount not to exceed $50,080.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $50,080.00 from\naccount # 5-01-22-195-038, Code Enforcement Data processing, subject to the approval of the 2025\nBudget.\n\n\nApproved this 18th day of March, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari, RMC\nTownship Clerk\n\n\n\n\n ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\n COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n NO RAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Proprietary software", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(dd) proprietary software exemption (printed 40A:11-5.1(dd))", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50080, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Resolution recites the general proprietary-software exception allowing contracts without advertising. Actual procurement method for this specific subscription award is not established.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/250?fileID=5879", "page": 48, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182025-1410", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/250?fileID=5879", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/248?fileID=5877", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/249?fileID=5878", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/246?fileID=5875", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-06-26", "vendor": "Process Equipment Sales and Service, Inc.", "purpose": "Replacement of three wastewater plant mixer units", "amount": 223000, "amount_text": "$223,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(gg) wastewater exemption", "reference": "2025-209", "notes": "Classification audit: Wastewater statute recital says a municipality can award without advertising. It does not establish this particular mixer-purchase contract was awarded without bids.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06262025-1441", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222#page=49", "id": "bh-nb-20250626-d6d903f6e6", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06262025-1441", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222#page=49", "page": 49, "excerpt": " No. 2025 -^o°i\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH PROCESS EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE,\n INC., FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF MIXER UNITS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights has a need to replace three (3) mixer units at\ntheir Wastewater Treatment Plant; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, (1) (gg) allows an exception to the Local Public Contracts Law, and\nwithout advertising for bids, a municipality can award \"a contract for the designing, financing,\nconstruction, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of a wastewater\ntreatment system as defined in subsection (19) of section 15 of P.L1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15),\nor any component part or parts thereof, including a water filtration system as defined in\nsubsection (16) of section 15 of P.L.1971, c. 198 (C.40A:11-15)[,F; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Process Equipment Sales and Service, Inc., has provided a proposal, dated January\n6, 2025, for the replacement of three (3) mixer units at the Township's Wastewater Treatment\nPlant; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to award a contract to Process Equipment Sales and\nService, Inc. for the replacement of three (3) units, for an amount not to exceed $223,000.00,\nas per their proposal.\n\n\nNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council, of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, does hereby authorize a contract award to\nProcess Equipment Sales and Service, Inc., for the replacement of three (3) mixers at the\nWastewater Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $223,000.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer for the Township of Berkeley Heights\nhas certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed\n$223,000.00 from account # C-04-25-019-E04, Ord-25-19 Sewer Aeration Basin & flash.\n\n\nApproved this 26th day of June, 2025.\n\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\nTownship Clerk COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MORAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Wastewater exemption", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(gg) wastewater exemption", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 223000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Wastewater statute recital says a municipality can award without advertising. It does not establish this particular mixer-purchase contract was awarded without bids.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222", "page": 49, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06262025-1441", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/267?fileID=6222", "page": 45, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-07-15", "vendor": "Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects", "purpose": "Design and contract documents, exterior/interior restoration of Littell-Lord Farmhouse", "amount": 82850, "amount_text": "$82,850 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Non-Fair and Open", "reference": "2025-230", "notes": "Classification audit: Specific award adopted, but the only bidding language is the general recital that Professional Services are exempt. No specific subject-contract exemption or actual without-bids statement was found in the operative resolution.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152025-1445", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254#page=84", "id": "bh-nb-20250715-ce9eacb779", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152025-1445", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254#page=84", "page": 84, "excerpt": " No. 2025- 9.30\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO\n CONNOLLY & MICKEY HISTORICAL ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN & CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR\n EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE LITTEL-LORD\n FARMHOUSE\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of professional architectural and\nhistoric preservation services for the Littel Lord Farmhouse to prepare design and contract\ndocuments for the interior restoration and rehabilitation of the Littel Lord Farmhouse; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Professional Services are exempt from the requirements of public bidding\npursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically, N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(i); and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects provided an original proposal dated April\n11, 2023, which was further updated on July ~1, 2025, to provide design & contract documents\nfor exterior and interior restoration and rehabilitation of the Littel-Lord Farmhouse for the\namount not to exceed $82,850.00; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Connolly\n& Hickey Historical Architects, P.O. Box 1726, Cranford, New Jersey 07016, to provide design\n& contract documents for exterior and interior restoration and rehabilitation of the Littel-Lord\nFarmhouse for the amount not to exceed $82,850.00; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, this contract is for an amount over $17,500.00 and is being awarded pursuant to a\n\"Non-Fair and Open Process\" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects, has completed and submitted a Business\nEntity Disclosure Certification, which certifies that Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects has\nnot made any reportable contributions to a political or a candidate committee in the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights in the previous one (1) year prior to award, and that the\ncontract will prohibit Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects from making any reportable\ncontributions through the term of the contract.\n\n\nNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights, County of Union, New Jersey, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed on\nbehalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights to enter into and execute a contract with Connolly\n& Mickey Historical Architects to provide design & contract documents for exterior and\ninterior restoration and rehabilitation of the Littel-Lord Farmhouse as per their proposal\nupdated July 7, 2025 for an amount not to exceed $82,850.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights\nhas certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed\n$82,850.00 as follows:\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Professional services", "as_stated": "40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) professional services; Non-Fair and Open", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 82850, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution expressly describes a Non-Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law; this label does not by itself establish every selection step.", "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254#page=84", "page": 84, "excerpt": " No. 2025- 9.30\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO\n CONNOLLY & MICKEY HISTORICAL ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN & CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR\n EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE LITTEL-LORD\n FARMHOUSE\n\nWHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of professional architectural and\nhistoric preservation services for the Littel Lord Farmhouse to prepare design and contract\ndocuments for the interior restoration and rehabilitation of the Littel Lord Farmhouse; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Professional Services are exempt from the requirements of public bidding\npursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically, N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(i); and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects provided an original proposal dated April\n11, 2023, which was further updated on July ~1, 2025, to provide design & contract documents\nfor exterior and interior restoration and rehabilitation of the Littel-Lord Farmhouse for the\namount not to exceed $82,850.00; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township wishes to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Connolly\n& Hickey Historical Architects, P.O. Box 1726, Cranford, New Jersey 07016, to provide design\n& contract documents for exterior and interior restoration and rehabilitation of the Littel-Lord\nFarmhouse for the amount not to exceed $82,850.00; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, this contract is for an amount over $17,500.00 and is being awarded pursuant to a\n\"Non-Fair and Open Process\" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and\n\n\nWHEREAS Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects, has completed and submitted a Business\nEntity Disclosure Certification, which certifies that Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects has\nnot made any reportable contributions to a political or a candidate committee in the\nTownship of Berkeley Heights in the previous one (1) year prior to award, and that the\ncontract will prohibit Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects from making any reportable\ncontributions through the term of the contract.\n\n\nNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights, County of Union, New Jersey, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed on\nbehalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights to enter into and execute a contract with Connolly\n& Mickey Historical Architects to provide design & contract documents for exterior and\ninterior restoration and rehabilitation of the Littel-Lord Farmhouse as per their proposal\nupdated July 7, 2025 for an amount not to exceed $82,850.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights\nhas certified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed\n$82,850.00 as follows:\n" } ] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Specific award adopted, but the only bidding language is the general recital that Professional Services are exempt. No specific subject-contract exemption or actual without-bids statement was found in the operative resolution.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254", "page": 84, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152025-1445", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/269?fileID=6252", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/270?fileID=6253", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/268?fileID=6251", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/271?fileID=6254", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/268?fileID=6251", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-10-07", "vendor": "NW Financial Group, LLC", "purpose": "Redevelopment financial consulting, Block3701Lot1, one-year term", "amount": 17500, "amount_text": "$17,500 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-3 below-bid-threshold direct award", "reference": "2025-295", "notes": "Classification audit: $17,500 financial-services agreement is expressly below the Township bid threshold. Wording says the Township may award without public advertising, but does not establish this specific award occurred without bids. Excluded below-threshold proposal award.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627#page=40", "id": "bh-nb-20251007-6d358e3979", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": " N0.2025-^5'\"\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n\n RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH\n NW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC FOR REDEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL\n CONSULTANT SERVICES\n\n WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.,\nas amended and supplemented (the \"Redevelopment Law\"), provides a process for\nmunicipalities to participate in the redevelopment and improvement of areas in need of\nredevelopment; and\n\n\n WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights (the \"Township\"), a public body\ncorporate and politic of the State of New Jersey, is authorized pursuant to the Local Public\nContracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 et seq. (the \"LPCL\") to enter into contracts as deemed\nnecessary for the efficient operation of the Township; and\n\n\n WHEREAS, in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Law, the\nTownship requires the services of an experienced financial consultant in connection with the\npotential redevelopment of Block 3701, Lot 1 on the official tax maps of the Township (the\n\"Development Parcel\"); and\n\n\n WHEREAS, NW Financial Group, LLC (\"NW Financial\") submitted a proposal to the\nTownship dated September 30, 2025 (the \"Proposal\"), to provide redevelopment financial\nconsultant semces, including, but not limited to, cost and benefit analyses of complex financial\nmatters, preparation of financial reports and fiscal impact studies, and provision of financial\nsolutions in connection with the potential redevelopment of the Development Parcel (the\n\"Financial Services\"); and\n\n\n WHEREAS, the Township wishes to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with\nNW Financial for the Financial Services (the \"Agreement\"), for a term not to exceed one (1)\nyear, in accordance with the rates as set forth in the Proposal, for a total contract amount not-to-\nexceed Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($17,500.00); and\n\n\n WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-3, the total cost of the Financial Services shall\nnot exceed the Township's bid threshold and therefore, the Township may award the Agreement\nwithout public advertising for bids; and\n\n WHEREAS, the Township hereby certifies that it has funds available for such costs by\nvirtue of the escrow previously established and funded as of August 7, 2025, which escrow is\nsubject to replenishment in the event the cost of the Financial Services exceeds the amount of\nsuch escrow at any time.\n\n\n NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township\nof Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, New Jersey, as follows:\n\n\n Section 1. The recitals hereto are hereby incorporated herein as if set forth at length.\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Below threshold", "as_stated": "40A:11-3 below-bid-threshold direct award", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 17500, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "exclude", "reason": "$17,500 financial-services agreement is expressly below the Township bid threshold. Wording says the Township may award without public advertising, but does not establish this specific award occurred without bids. Excluded below-threshold proposal award.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627", "page": 40, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "page": 5, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/282?fileID=6635", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-10-07", "vendor": "Sovereign Consulting Inc.", "purpose": "Emergency pumping of peracetic acid from 5,000-gallon tank to allow gasket repair at Wastewater Treatment Plant", "amount": 7000, "amount_text": "$7,000 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-6 emergency exemption", "reference": "2025-293", "notes": "Classification audit: Emergency contract was approved and confirmed; recital describes the legal power to award without advertising. An actual without-bids statement for this specific award was not found.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627#page=38", "id": "bh-nb-20251007-a7715f35c4", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627#page=38", "page": 38, "excerpt": " No. 2025- <^c(3\n TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS\n UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY\n\n RESOLUTION\n RESOLUTION AWARDING AND CONFIRMING EMERGENCY CONTRACT UNDER NEW JERSEY LOCAL\n PUBLIC CONTRACTS LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 RESULTING FROM EMERGENT CONDITIONS AND\n AWARDED TO SOVEREIGN CONSULTING INC.\n\n\nWHEREAS, an emergency has arisen in the Township of Berkeley Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant\nwith respect to an emergent condition requiring the pumping of peracetic acid from the 5,000 gallon\nperacetic acid tank to allow for the repair of a gasket located in the piping between the tank and the\npump shed; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, the Township Wastewater Treatment Plant Director has certified the emergency and\nremedial action is required and the need for such could not have been foreseen; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer/Qualified Purchasing Agent has certified the need to enter into\nan emergency contract to safely pump peracetic acid from the 5,000 gallon peracetic acid tank; and\n\nWHEREAS, the Township may, in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 et\nseq.), negotiate or award a contract without public advertising for bids therefore, notwithstanding that\nthe contract price will exceed the bid threshold, when such emergency affects the public health, safety\nor welfare; and\n\n\nWHEREAS, Sovereign Consulting Inc., 111-A North Gold Drive, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 is able to\nrespond to the emergency and pump peracetic acid out of the Township's 5,000 gallon peracetic acid\ntank to allow for the gasket in the piping to be repaired for a total contract price of $7,000.00.\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights hereby approve and confirm the contracts award for emergency services per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6\net seq. to Sovereign Consulting Inc., in the amount not to exceed $7,000.00.\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Finance Officer of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\ncertified that sufficient uncommitted funds are available in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00 from\naccount # C-04-24-017-100, Ord 17-24 Wastewater Plant Improvements.\n\n\nApproved this 7th day of October, 2025.\n\nATTEST:\n\n\n\n\nAngela Lazzari, RMC ROLL CALL Aye Nay Abstain Absent\nTownship Clerk COUTO\n FOSTER\n ILLIS\n MACHADO\n MO RAN\n POAGE\n TIE:\n MAYOR DEVANNEY\n" } ], "legal_exemption": { "category": "Emergency", "as_stated": "40A:11-6 emergency exemption", "validation_status": "Township classification recorded; legal validity not independently adjudicated." }, "amount_semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 7000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "sources": [] }, "council_vote": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Individual council vote not yet verified for this award. See linked adoption record.", "ayes": [], "nays": [], "abstentions": [], "absent": [], "not_recorded": [], "motion_by": null, "second_by": null, "sources": [] }, "term": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Contract start, end and duration not yet verified.", "start": null, "end": null, "sources": [] }, "deliverables": { "status": "not_verified", "items": [], "summary": "Detailed deliverables and performance reports not yet verified.", "sources": [] }, "no_bid_verification": { "status": "not_confirmed", "audit_disposition": "review", "reason": "Emergency contract was approved and confirmed; recital describes the legal power to award without advertising. An actual without-bids statement for this specific award was not found.", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627", "page": 38, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "page": 5, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/282?fileID=6635", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" } ] } }, { "date": "2025-10-07", "vendor": "Spatial Data Logic LLC", "purpose": "Software licensing17seats,hosting,iPads, Nov1 2025-Oct31 2028 ($46,646.67/year)", "amount": 139940.01, "amount_text": "$139,940.01 — Award cap; see notes", "basis": "40A:11-5(1)(dd) proprietary software exemption (printed40A:11-5.1(dd))", "reference": "2025-302", "notes": "Classification audit: Resolution recites the general proprietary-software exception allowing contracts without advertising. Actual procurement method for this specific subscription award is not established.", "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "basis_source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627#page=54", "id": "bh-nb-20251007-d4544e48ec", "counted": false, "evidence_status": "needs_review", "year": 2025, "original_amount_text": "Award cap; see notes", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/281?fileID=6627#page=54", "page": 54, "excerpt": " No. 2025- 3>0