{ "schema_version": "1.0", "metadata": { "period_start": "2019-01-01", "as_of": "2026-10-19", "verified_award_count": 259, "recorded_vendor_group_count": 87, "evidence_as_of": "2026-10-19", "grouping": "Recorded names grouped only by Unicode typography, case, punctuation and whitespace; this is not a count of distinct legal entities. No corporate aliases or fuzzy matches are inferred.", "coverage": "All verified-award registry vendors, grouped by recorded name after case, Unicode, punctuation and whitespace normalization only. Representative public bill-list examples are a limited sample, not a complete ledger or contract-to-payment reconciliation.", "cautions": [ "Only verified awards are grouped; unresolved registry entries are excluded.", "Authorizations and rates are not actual spending and are not added together.", "A bill-list claim is not automatically proof of a completed payment.", "Charge samples are matched to vendor names and may cover other contracts; they are not a reconciled spending total for these awards.", "Funding or other outcomes during an engagement do not independently establish the vendor’s contribution or return on investment." ] }, "vendors": [ { "id": "bh-vendor-51bb91fbe99b", "vendor": "Animal Control Solutions, LLC", "recorded_names": [ "Animal Control Solutions, LLC" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2026-06-30", "last_award_date": "2026-06-30", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jun 30, 2026): not to exceed $11,556.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260630-e3cdb09b6c", "date": "2026-06-30", "display": "not to exceed $11,556.00", "amount": 11556.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 11556.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Animal control services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11760/LN---Award-of-Contracts---6-30-26-posted-7626", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11760/LN---Award-of-Contracts---6-30-26-posted-7626", "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": [] }, "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-20260630-e3cdb09b6c", "vendor": "Animal Control Solutions, LLC", "award_date": "2026-06-30", "record_sha256": "06b469ac35455a4ce66fb59341138268b4ab4d459f6c7e2a13dec17821c199dc", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11 the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: Animal Control Solutions, LLC 349 State Route 31 #B9, Flemington, NJ 08822 Amount: not to exceed $11,556.00 Service: Animal control services", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11760/LN---Award-of-Contracts---6-30-26-posted-7626", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "151e539186de9d95b13ec447304f2d52feb273e5fd9bd9ed1e4b7cbb0cf8f6b6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11760/LN---Award-of-Contracts---6-30-26-posted-7626", "page": 1, "quote": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11 the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the\nfollowing contract(s) without competitive bid:\n\n Contract Awarded to: Animal Control Solutions, LLC\n 349 State Route 31 #B9, Flemington, NJ 08822\n Amount: not to exceed $11,556.00\n Service: Animal control services", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11760", "source_text_sha256": "151e539186de9d95b13ec447304f2d52feb273e5fd9bd9ed1e4b7cbb0cf8f6b6" }, "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/_06302026-1560?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-1560?packet=true", "page": 20, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-1560?packet=true", "page": 178, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11760/LN---Award-of-Contracts---6-30-26-posted-7626", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11760/LN---Award-of-Contracts---6-30-26-posted-7626", "page": 1 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260630-e3cdb09b6c", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary": "2026-06-30: Animal control services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11760/LN---Award-of-Contracts---6-30-26-posted-7626", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11760/LN---Award-of-Contracts---6-30-26-posted-7626", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-0358b423c453", "vendor": "Antonelli Kantor Rivera", "recorded_names": [ "Antonelli Kantor Rivera" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2024-01-02", "last_award_date": "2024-01-02", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 0 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 2, 2024): $100,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-7be9bade6c", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$100,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 100000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Municipal attorney", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-7be9bade6c", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Municipal attorney", "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" } ] } ], "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-ac1e77f86ead", "vendor": "Appraisal Associates Inc.", "recorded_names": [ "Appraisal Associates Inc." ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2019-01-15", "last_award_date": "2019-01-15", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 15, 2019): $10,000 — Award cap; see notes", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190115-2da63c1522", "date": "2019-01-15", "display": "$10,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 10000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 10000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=5", "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": [] }, "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-20190115-2da63c1522", "vendor": "Appraisal Associates Inc.", "award_date": "2019-01-15", "record_sha256": "9e63440c7130159dd1927e11e4403a712136a6a27df66b81f0f8de60c02a54fb", "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 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. Resolution appointing Appraisal Associates, Inc. as Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services\n for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.\n\n\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Medeiros\n Seconder: Mr. Yellin\n Ayes: Mr. Bavoso, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Public Meeting - January 15, 2019\n\n Absent: None\n\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 2; p5", "source_text_sha256": "0d4598aa506bc59788054219ac3a076ca8dcc2f85e0e71bf6dc2af63070597a0" }, "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 August Santore as the Public Defender.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Donnelly\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 8; p4", "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 August Santore as the Public Defender.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\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 7; p4", "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=14", "page": 14 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=4", "page": 4 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-871114298d", "date": "2020-01-02", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Public Defender", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=15", "page": 15, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=5", "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": [] }, "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. 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", "reference": "Minutes item 8; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=15", "page": 15 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=5", "page": 5 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-57cf2e964c", "date": "2019-01-01", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Public Defender", "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 } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "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": [] }, "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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-57cf2e964c", "date": "2019-01-01", "summary": "2019-01-01: Public Defender", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-871114298d", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Public Defender", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=15", "page": 15, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-516f3750ac", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Public defender for 2021", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=14", "page": 14, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-d2898c3e7b", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Public Defender", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=21", "page": 21, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-4571c7718a", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Public defender", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-b4e0ad693a", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Public defender", "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" } ] } ], "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 }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=15", "page": 15, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=14", "page": 14, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=21", "page": 21, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-d966a9595db6", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Insurance", "recorded_names": [ "Brown & Brown Insurance" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2024-01-02", "last_award_date": "2024-01-02", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 0 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 2, 2024): Not stated", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-da55b3a56e", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Property and casualty broker", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-da55b3a56e", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Property and casualty broker", "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" } ] } ], "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-4a65f63d3250", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC", "recorded_names": [ "Brown & Brown Metro LLC", "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC" ], "award_count": 12, "first_award_date": "2019-01-01", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 9 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): Not stated in notice", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-40c077a1bf", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "Not stated in notice", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Insurance Broker Services: Employee Benefits Broker", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-40c077a1bf", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "134b24ca754dc022ccbda51c1964d3271514294dadfff34142167860a5b0c0f5", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $70,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Planner Contract Awarded to: Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service: Auditor Services Amount: Not to exceed $58,000.00 Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $25,000.00 Service: Bond Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) 3 Mountain View Rd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $160,000.00 Service: Eng. Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: NW Financial Group, LLC 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Financial Advisory Services Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $200,000.00 Service: General Engineering Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Employee Benefits Broker", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-0eaa244bdb", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "Not stated in notice", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-0eaa244bdb", "vendor": "Brown & Brown Metro, LLC", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "438ea0d7fb93dcb7712c8ef7bf95a2222c4b8a397bd1f7cd8791d37779e8bd78", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $70,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Planner Contract Awarded to: Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service: Auditor Services Amount: Not to exceed $58,000.00 Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $25,000.00 Service: Bond Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) 3 Mountain View Rd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $160,000.00 Service: Eng. Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: NW Financial Group, LLC 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Financial Advisory Services Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $200,000.00 Service: General Engineering Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-d5d0b23c86", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Employee benefit broker", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-be20676c60", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Employee benefit broker", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-03b7e4f9d0", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Property and casualty broker", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-aef2d314d0", "date": "2022-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Property and Casualty Broker", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=53", "page": 53, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "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": [] }, "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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brown & Brown Metro, LLC is appointed Property & Casualty Broker 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=53", "page": 53, "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": "33. 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", "reference": "Minutes item 33; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=53", "page": 53 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-540dcb6552", "date": "2022-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Employee Benefit Broker", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "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": [] }, "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. 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, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Brown & Brown Metro, LLC, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution and the subject contract is being awarded 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.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=52", "page": 52, "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": "32. 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", "reference": "Minutes item 32; 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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Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-02d0f1840c", "date": "2019-01-01", "summary": "2019-01-01: Employee Benefit Broker", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-6434adfd8d", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Employee Benefit Broker", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=35", "page": 35, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-1418d34548", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Property and Casualty Broker", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=36", "page": 36, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-ca03cc1a2f", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Employee benefit broker", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=35", "page": 35, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-d75f468274", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Property and casualty broker", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=36", "page": 36, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-540dcb6552", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Employee Benefit Broker", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-aef2d314d0", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Property and Casualty Broker", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=53", "page": 53, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-be20676c60", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Employee benefit broker", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-03b7e4f9d0", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Property and casualty broker", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-d5d0b23c86", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Employee benefit broker", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-40c077a1bf", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Insurance Broker Services: Employee Benefits Broker", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-0eaa244bdb", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "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 }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=35", "page": 35, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=36", "page": 36, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=35", "page": 35, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=36", "page": 36, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=52", "page": 52, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=53", "page": 53, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-915432e1f7f3", "vendor": "Cascade Tree and Landscape", "recorded_names": [ "Cascade Tree and Landscape" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2026-09-15", "last_award_date": "2026-09-15", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Sep 15, 2026): not to exceed $35,500.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260915-eb01674287", "date": "2026-09-15", "display": "not to exceed $35,500.00", "amount": 35500.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 35500.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "town-wide brush collection program", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11959/LN---Award-of-Contracts---9-15-26-posted-91626", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11959/LN---Award-of-Contracts---9-15-26-posted-91626", "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": [] }, "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-20260915-eb01674287", "vendor": "Cascade Tree and Landscape", "award_date": "2026-09-15", "record_sha256": "c8c44849a9505364df65221c716f32ff0be20fdf436e29b3c3bf50fc8ea0748c", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11 the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: Cascade Tree and Landscape, P.O. Box 530, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Amount: not to exceed $35,500.00 Service: town-wide brush collection program", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11959/LN---Award-of-Contracts---9-15-26-posted-91626", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "fb32a6e4a7abd145027a7b60b465d2469286f6849dfd490d0ef322b068b15f20", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11959/LN---Award-of-Contracts---9-15-26-posted-91626", "page": 1, "quote": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11 the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the\nfollowing contract(s) without competitive bid:\n\n Contract Awarded to: Cascade Tree and Landscape, P.O. Box 530, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922\n Amount: not to exceed $35,500.00\n Service: town-wide brush collection program", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11959", "source_text_sha256": "fb32a6e4a7abd145027a7b60b465d2469286f6849dfd490d0ef322b068b15f20" }, "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/_09152026-1573?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09152026-1573?packet=true", "page": 4, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09152026-1573?packet=true", "page": 73, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11959/LN---Award-of-Contracts---9-15-26-posted-91626", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11959/LN---Award-of-Contracts---9-15-26-posted-91626", "page": 1 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260915-eb01674287", "date": "2026-09-15", "summary": "2026-09-15: town-wide brush collection program", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11959/LN---Award-of-Contracts---9-15-26-posted-91626", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11959/LN---Award-of-Contracts---9-15-26-posted-91626", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-9831a72d58b0", "vendor": "CCM Contracting Inc., dba, Carroccia Co. Contractors", "recorded_names": [ "CCM Contracting Inc., dba, Carroccia Co. Contractors" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2025-08-19", "last_award_date": "2025-08-19", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Aug 19, 2025): not to exceed $550,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250819-d5f4207346", "date": "2025-08-19", "display": "not to exceed $550,000.00", "amount": 550000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 550000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "road repairs", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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Contractors", "award_date": "2025-08-19", "record_sha256": "18fb12d105d3817348cb467e3fb77095a167e8fe075f2b4c0d41c519e500fc63", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following emergency contracts without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—6 et seq. the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following emergency contracts without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Co., Inc. 150 Anderson Ave. Wallington, NJ 07057 Amount: not to exceed $619,000.00 Service: road repairs Contract Awarded to: Montana Construction 80 Contant Ave. Lodi, NJ 07644 Amount: not to exceed $855,000.00 Service: Storm Pipe Cleaning Contract Awarded to: CCM Contracting Inc., dba, Carroccia Co. Contractors 336 US-22 Green Brook Twp, NJ 08812 Amount: not to exceed $550,000.00 Service: road repairs", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "8c98f258a73c89664b8c16b465a8188023943c95706c4035ad68e3c3f2f6e71d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": 1, "quote": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—6 et seq. the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights has awarded the following emergency contracts without competitive bid:\n\n Contract Awarded to: Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Co., Inc.\n 150 Anderson Ave.\n Wallington, NJ 07057\n Amount: not to exceed $619,000.00\n\f Service: road repairs\n\n Contract Awarded to: Montana Construction\n 80 Contant Ave.\n Lodi, NJ 07644\n Amount: not to exceed $855,000.00\n Service: Storm Pipe Cleaning\n\n Contract Awarded to: CCM Contracting Inc., dba, Carroccia Co. Contractors\n 336 US-22\n Green Brook Twp, NJ 08812\n Amount: not to exceed $550,000.00\n Service: road repairs", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 10510", "source_text_sha256": "8c98f258a73c89664b8c16b465a8188023943c95706c4035ad68e3c3f2f6e71d" }, "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/279?fileID=6366", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/278?fileID=6365", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/277?fileID=6339", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": 1 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250819-d5f4207346", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary": "2025-08-19: road repairs", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-a18409211805", "vendor": "CGP&H", "recorded_names": [ "CGP&H" ], "award_count": 7, "first_award_date": "2019-01-01", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 5 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): not to exceed $8,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-a29c41f50c", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $8,000.00", "amount": 8000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 8000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-a29c41f50c", "vendor": "CGP&H", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "56a2e23863e3d8b6360077bfca24bd40a3714a940b8272ece9c6fd47a628a228", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-0d0e6d2731", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$15,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 15000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable housing administrative agent", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-9eed4a83ef", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$15,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 15000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable housing administrative agent", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-b035f70a47", "date": "2022-01-04", "display": "$15,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 15000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 15000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable Housing Administrative Agent", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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Resolution appointing CGP&H as Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for the Township\n of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\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 24; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=37", "page": 37 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-ea83bce4a2", "date": "2021-01-05", "display": "$15,000.00", "amount": 15000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable housing administrative agent", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=7", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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Resolution appointing CGP&H as Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for the Township\n of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Varnerin\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\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 22; p7", "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=28", "page": 28 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=7", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-7bdbe92cb3", "date": "2020-01-02", "display": "$15,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 15000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 15000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable Housing Administrative Agent", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "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": [] }, "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-20200102-7bdbe92cb3", "vendor": "CGP&H", "award_date": "2020-01-02", "record_sha256": "14707584cf4ec1c9c92bc475790f6922f9860deaba4fa6d7bc1594259c82c474", "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, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28, "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": "21. 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: Mrs. Kingsley\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 21; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-69f316f3c8", "date": "2019-01-01", "display": "$15,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 15000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 15000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable Housing Administrative Agent", "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 } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=11", "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": [] }, "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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-69f316f3c8", "date": "2019-01-01", "summary": "2019-01-01: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-7bdbe92cb3", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-ea83bce4a2", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Affordable housing administrative agent", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-b035f70a47", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-9eed4a83ef", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Affordable housing administrative agent", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-0d0e6d2731", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Affordable housing administrative agent", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-a29c41f50c", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "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 }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-f76d75e4b1f2", "vendor": "Collier Engineering & Design, Inc. (dba Maser Consulting)", "recorded_names": [ "Collier Engineering & Design, Inc. (dba Maser Consulting)" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2025-11-05", "last_award_date": "2025-11-05", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Nov 5, 2025): not to exceed $7,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20251105-e6d68f5f99", "date": "2025-11-05", "display": "not to exceed $7,000.00", "amount": 7000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 7000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "professional planning services related to the preparation of Community Energy Master Plan", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10855/LN---Award-of-Contracts---11-5-25-posted-11625", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10855/LN---Award-of-Contracts---11-5-25-posted-11625", "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": [] }, "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-20251105-e6d68f5f99", "vendor": "Collier Engineering & Design, Inc. (dba Maser Consulting)", "award_date": "2025-11-05", "record_sha256": "e5a6ef1edbc9b540ad9bf521ebc87a8975fdb18c859393449454fa0b65702e27", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: Collier Engineering & Design, Inc. (dba Maser Consulting) 400 Valley Road, Suite 304, Mt. 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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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): not to exceed $10,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-5dabd90195", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $10,000.00", "amount": 10000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 10000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Tax Assessor inspections", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: NW Financial Group, LLC 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Financial Advisory Services Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $200,000.00 Service: General Engineering Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Employee Benefits Broker Contract Awarded to: Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C. 25 Independence Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $40,000.00 Service: Labor/Personnel Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser 30-B Vreeland Rd # 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $145,000.00 Service: Municipal Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Moshood Muftau Service: Municipal Prosecutor Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Back-up S3 Licensed Operator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: Integra Realty Resources 25A Vreeland Rd, Suite 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $15,000.00 Service: Professional Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $65,000.00 Service: Redevelopment Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. 15 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $50,000.00 Service: Tax Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Township Planner Contract Awarded to: Weber Dowd Law LLC 365 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Amount: not to exceed $5,000.00 Service: Special Conflict Attorney Contract Awarded to: Weber Dowd Law LLC 365 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Special Attorney for OPRA Requests Contract Awarded to: Vision Media Marketing 854 8th Street, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Media and Communication Services Contract Awarded to: De Block Environmental Services, LLC PO Box 675, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Amount: not to exceed $160,000.00 Service: Laboratory Support Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: De Block Environmental Services, LLC PO Box 675, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Amount: not to exceed $10,000.00 Service: Collection System Operator (C2) Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: FSD Enterprises, LLC 65 Mechanic Street, Suite 201, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Amount: not to exceed $17,050.00 Service: Wireless Telecommunications Consulting Services Contract Awarded to: Arcari & Iovino Architects, P.C. 1 Katherine Street, Little Ferry, NJ 07643 Amount: not to exceed $35,000.00 Service: architectural services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project Contract Awarded to: H.J. 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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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "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. 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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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-5dabd90195", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Tax Assessor inspections", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09062022-1043#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09062022-1043?packet=true#page=21", "page": 21, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04112023-1143", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02062024-1251", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. 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North Michigan Ave.\n Kenilworth, NJ 07033\n Amount: not to exceed $3,150.00\n Service: paving of the pump station driveway located at Hampton Court", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 10712", "source_text_sha256": "92ddacdbdc42dad4c71229b4989f6c2b0580e9bfcc44e092b71733a02f0b69ca" }, "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": [] }, "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-20250819-b1108c346c", "vendor": "Denbar Construction, Inc.", "award_date": "2025-08-19", "record_sha256": "5ed5e69b3a7868a1e9dd24afbef5e0a45fa15e30715b7d0820948dddec5db4c0", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following emergency contracts without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—6 et seq. the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following emergency contracts without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Co., Inc. 150 Anderson Ave. Wallington, NJ 07057 Amount: not to exceed $619,000.00 Service: road repairs Contract Awarded to: Montana Construction 80 Contant Ave. Lodi, NJ 07644 Amount: not to exceed $855,000.00 Service: Storm Pipe Cleaning Contract Awarded to: CCM Contracting Inc., dba, Carroccia Co. Contractors 336 US-22 Green Brook Twp, NJ 08812 Amount: not to exceed $550,000.00 Service: road repairs Contract Awarded to: Denbar Construction, Inc. 625 B. North Michigan Ave. Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Amount: not to exceed $30,595.00 Service: Road, catch basin & drainage system repairs; installation of guard rails; Brook Cleanout", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "8c98f258a73c89664b8c16b465a8188023943c95706c4035ad68e3c3f2f6e71d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": 1, "quote": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—6 et seq. the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley\nHeights has awarded the following emergency contracts without competitive bid:\n\n Contract Awarded to: Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Co., Inc.\n 150 Anderson Ave.\n Wallington, NJ 07057\n Amount: not to exceed $619,000.00\n\f Service: road repairs\n\n Contract Awarded to: Montana Construction\n 80 Contant Ave.\n Lodi, NJ 07644\n Amount: not to exceed $855,000.00\n Service: Storm Pipe Cleaning\n\n Contract Awarded to: CCM Contracting Inc., dba, Carroccia Co. Contractors\n 336 US-22\n Green Brook Twp, NJ 08812\n Amount: not to exceed $550,000.00\n Service: road repairs\n\n Contract Awarded to: Denbar Construction, Inc.\n 625 B. North Michigan Ave.\n Kenilworth, NJ 07033\n Amount: not to exceed $30,595.00\n Service: Road, catch basin & drainage system repairs; installation\n of guard rails; Brook Cleanout", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 10510", "source_text_sha256": "8c98f258a73c89664b8c16b465a8188023943c95706c4035ad68e3c3f2f6e71d" }, "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/279?fileID=6366", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/278?fileID=6365", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/277?fileID=6339", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": 1 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "representative_listed_claims", "summary": "1 representative listed claim(s), with source pages and invoice/PO references. 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Not a complete spending history.", "award_id": null, "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11698/Bill-list-6-9-26#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "DENBAR CONSTRUCTION INC\n\n 1 SEWER CLEAN OUT REPAIR TWN HAL $1,920.00 6-01-26-290-029 B S&R - Other Contractual Items R 05/11/26 06/02/26 DB26-62" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11698/Bill-list-6-9-26#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "DENBAR CONSTRUCTION INC\n\n 1 SEWER CLEAN OUT REPAIR TWN HAL $1,920.00 6-01-26-290-029 B S&R - Other Contractual Items R 05/11/26 06/02/26 DB26-62" } ], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. 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This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-5cfd959303d8", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C.", "recorded_names": [ "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C." ], "award_count": 2, "first_award_date": "2025-01-07", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 1 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): not to exceed $50,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-f730f55fd7", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $50,000.00", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Tax Attorney Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-f730f55fd7", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C.", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "23758027d8b1c36ce1bba999212ff889e2430a3652acde3efd5ebb46d360b531", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $70,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Planner Contract Awarded to: Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service: Auditor Services Amount: Not to exceed $58,000.00 Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $25,000.00 Service: Bond Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) 3 Mountain View Rd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $160,000.00 Service: Eng. Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: NW Financial Group, LLC 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Financial Advisory Services Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $200,000.00 Service: General Engineering Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Employee Benefits Broker Contract Awarded to: Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C. 25 Independence Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $40,000.00 Service: Labor/Personnel Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser 30-B Vreeland Rd # 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $145,000.00 Service: Municipal Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Moshood Muftau Service: Municipal Prosecutor Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Back-up S3 Licensed Operator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: Integra Realty Resources 25A Vreeland Rd, Suite 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $15,000.00 Service: Professional Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $65,000.00 Service: Redevelopment Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. 15 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $50,000.00 Service: Tax Attorney Services", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250107-49f306dc12", "date": "2025-01-07", "display": "$80,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 80000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 80000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Tax attorney", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250107-49f306dc12", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary": "2025-01-07: Tax attorney", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-f730f55fd7", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Tax Attorney Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "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" }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-ef540e567343", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC", "recorded_names": [ "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum PC", "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC" ], "award_count": 6, "first_award_date": "2019-01-01", "last_award_date": "2024-01-02", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 4 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 2, 2024): $80,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-58080b2043", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$80,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 80000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Township tax attorney", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-72ad17c2fe", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$80,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 80000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Township tax attorney", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-63d3882217", "date": "2022-01-04", "display": "$80,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 80000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 80000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Tax Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=63", "page": 63, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "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": [] }, "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-20220104-63d3882217", "vendor": "DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum PC", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "2341e8244c444b9c78ed95b521e29e7362c109c624ee5c9c512a6769f1c0d556", "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, PC is appointed Tax Attorney 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=63", "page": 63, "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": "38. Resolution consenting to the appointment ofDiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer &\n Flaum, PC, as Township Tax Attorney in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Donnelly\n Seconder: Mr. Vamerin\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 38; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=63", "page": 63 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-18f01908fc", "date": "2021-01-05", "display": "$50,000.00", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Tax attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC is appointed Tax Attorney 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=42", "page": 42, "source_text_sha256": "876f2a742e631e0e994bc58e8185992d5da994f4e2b18f4d5d1a3496cd7fbe5d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "35. Resolution consenting to the appointment of DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer &\n Flaum, PC, as Township Tax Attorney in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Yellin\n\n 10\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Reorganization IVIeeting - January 5, 2021\n\n\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 35; p10", "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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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, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=37", "page": 37, "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": "30. Resolution consenting to the appointment of DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer &\nFlaum, PC, as Labor/Personnel Counsel in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMrs. Kingsley\n\nMrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNone\n\nNone\n\n‘None\n\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 30; 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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A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "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. 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Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-7dcd5a2532", "date": "2019-01-01", "summary": "2019-01-01: Labor/Personnel Counsel", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-b824a78353", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Labor/Personnel Counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-18f01908fc", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Tax attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-63d3882217", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Tax Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=63", "page": 63, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-72ad17c2fe", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Township tax attorney", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-58080b2043", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Township tax attorney", "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" } ] } ], "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 }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=63", "page": 63, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-8ef27d82a37c", "vendor": "DMR Architects", "recorded_names": [ "DMR Architects" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2025-02-18", "last_award_date": "2025-02-18", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 0 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Feb 18, 2025): $10,000 — Award cap; see notes", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250218-ba7b90eca4", "date": "2025-02-18", "display": "$10,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 10000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 10000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Township planner for Nokia Bell Labs campus", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182025-1395", "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" } ] }, "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-ba7b90eca4", "vendor": "DMR Architects", "award_date": "2025-02-18", "record_sha256": "c1e435ed0afddcf0260aee104971f238cf866f8f78eacae7d062c7ebfc47b1bb", "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/244?fileID=5734", "page": 25, "source_text_sha256": "2cb773979744747f8550360eeaeaf58628bbce408a96fc1e44828b8ce2afc8cc", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182025-1395", "page": 6, "quote": "Approval of Amended Resolution-109\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mi's. 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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250218-ba7b90eca4", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary": "2025-02-18: Township planner for Nokia Bell Labs campus", "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" } ] } ], "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. 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Laurel, NJ 08054 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: licensed design professional services related to the municipal complex", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "92ddacdbdc42dad4c71229b4989f6c2b0580e9bfcc44e092b71733a02f0b69ca", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "page": 1, "quote": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\nawarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid:\n\n Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group\n 34 Park Ave\n PO BOX 426\n Lyndhurst, NJ 07071\n Amount: not to exceed $89,590.00\n Service: professional engineering services, including surveying,\n engineering and construction management services, for the\n Improvements to Emerson Lane NJDOT MA25 (Plainfield\n Avenue to Municipal Boundary) project\n\n Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski, and Sartor, LLC (PS&S)\n 3 Mountain View Rd\n Warren, NJ 07059\n Amount: not to exceed $53,500.00\n Service: for professional engineering services, including engineering\n design, construction administration, and construction\n observation services for the peracetic acid (PAA) system repairs\n at the Wastewater Treatment Plant\n\n Contract Awarded to: H.J. Cannon Group, Inc.\n 52 Fellowship Road, Suite A-105\n Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054\n Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00\n Service: licensed design professional services related to the municipal\n complex", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 10712", "source_text_sha256": "92ddacdbdc42dad4c71229b4989f6c2b0580e9bfcc44e092b71733a02f0b69ca" }, "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/283?fileID=6637", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "page": 1 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220503-d9cb1a8245", "date": "2022-05-03", "display": "$43,360 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 43360, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 43360, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Investigation and analysis of ongoing new municipal building construction issues", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "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": [] }, "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-d9cb1a8245", "vendor": "H.J. Cannon Group Inc.", "award_date": "2022-05-03", "record_sha256": "b17530c4493e116a80c4d230fc4d074ac7ee68a745ba4a09a0b3d1f3e367f04b", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "2022. This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(I) 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.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=45", "page": 45, "source_text_sha256": "44244f1cf393de18eb829478dc52344689cfc5ddbda8fcbf3bc7331d91946431", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "page": 6, "quote": "5. Resolution awarding a contract to H.J. Cannon Group, Inc. for investigation and analysis of the\n on-going and current building issues related to the construction of the new municipal building, in\n an amount not to exceed $43,360.00.\n\n\nMayor Devaimey thanked Mr. Varnerin for finding this firm and read a statement regarding the\npurpose of this resolution.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Varnerin\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 5; p6", "source_text_sha256": "4ef9f2801f037edc062b58298347f75285f26fe3140ab955e93b2ee4a0074022" }, "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/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=45", "page": 45 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "page": 6 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "representative_listed_claims", "summary": "1 representative listed claim(s), with source pages and invoice/PO references. These are vendor-level examples, may include other contracts, and are not a complete spending or cleared-payment total. Bill-list headers filter Paid: N.", "items": [ { "date": "2026-06-09", "list_date": "2026-06-09", "amount": 8400, "amount_text": "$8,400.00 listed claim", "status": "Listed; row status R; bill-list filter Paid: N", "description": "BH MUNI DESIGN REMEDIATION", "invoice_number": "2022.034B-04", "invoice_date": null, "service_period": null, "po_number": "26-01075", "po_date": "2026-04-15", "received_date_as_printed": "2026-06-02", "vendor_as_printed": "H.J. CANNON GROUP, INC.", "payment_interpretation": "Listed claim in a public bill list; not proof of a paid or cleared transaction. Vendor-level example only: not attributed to a particular no-bid award, and it may relate to another contract. Not a complete spending history.", "award_id": null, "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11698/Bill-list-6-9-26#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": "H.J. CANNON GROUP, INC. C25-0086 C\n\n 1 BH MUNI DESIGN REMEDIATION $8,400.00 5-01-20-165-028 B ENG - Professional Services R 10/21/25 06/02/26 2022.034B-04" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11698/Bill-list-6-9-26#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": "H.J. CANNON GROUP, INC. C25-0086 C\n\n 1 BH MUNI DESIGN REMEDIATION $8,400.00 5-01-20-165-028 B ENG - Professional Services R 10/21/25 06/02/26 2022.034B-04" } ], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220503-d9cb1a8245", "date": "2022-05-03", "summary": "2022-05-03: Investigation and analysis of ongoing new municipal building construction issues", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20251021-97d234eefe", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary": "2025-10-21: licensed design professional services related to the municipal complex", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-e08fe0a6b1", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: structural consulting services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=45", "page": 45, "excerpt": null }, { "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": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-de3862b6c5b1", "vendor": "Hanna’s Mechanical Contractor’s, Inc", "recorded_names": [ "Hanna’s Mechanical Contractor’s, Inc" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2026-01-20", "last_award_date": "2026-01-20", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 20, 2026): not to exceed $3,840.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260120-c2fb5af69b", "date": "2026-01-20", "display": "not to exceed $3,840.00", "amount": 3840.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 3840.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "to replace an HVAC motor (1/2 hp) at its Wastewater Treatment Plant", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11104/LN---Award-of-Contracts---1-20-26-posted-12126", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11104/LN---Award-of-Contracts---1-20-26-posted-12126", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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Main Street, Milton, NJ 08850 Amount: not to exceed $3,840.00 Service: to replace an HVAC motor (1/2 hp) at its Wastewater Treatment Plant", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11104/LN---Award-of-Contracts---1-20-26-posted-12126", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "d344a29db56e4e2fecc582db90ca9481f9bb02fa73b0f9eddf37deb1d4c4e73c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11104/LN---Award-of-Contracts---1-20-26-posted-12126", "page": 1, "quote": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5,(1)(gg) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\nawarded the following contract without competitive bid:\n\n Contract Awarded to: Hanna’s Mechanical Contractor’s, Inc\n 44 N. Main Street, Milton, NJ 08850\n Amount: not to exceed $3,840.00\n Service: to replace an HVAC motor (1/2 hp) at its Wastewater Treatment\n Plant", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11104", "source_text_sha256": "d344a29db56e4e2fecc582db90ca9481f9bb02fa73b0f9eddf37deb1d4c4e73c" }, "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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Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260120-c2fb5af69b", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary": "2026-01-20: to replace an HVAC motor (1/2 hp) at its Wastewater Treatment Plant", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11104/LN---Award-of-Contracts---1-20-26-posted-12126", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11104/LN---Award-of-Contracts---1-20-26-posted-12126", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-ee38e27863a1", "vendor": "Harbor Consultants", "recorded_names": [ "Harbor Consultants" ], "award_count": 7, "first_award_date": "2019-01-15", "last_award_date": "2025-01-07", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 4 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2025): $50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250107-572ede8aa7", "date": "2025-01-07", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable Housing Planner", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10072025-1466", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-aa66245b24", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable housing and redevelopment planner", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-825b54e196", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable housing and redevelopment planner", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Harbor Consultants is appointed Affordable Housing and Redevelopment 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=41", "page": 41, "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": "26. Resolution appointing Harbor Consultants as Affordable Housing Planner and Redevelopment\n Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Donnelly\n Seconder: Mr. Foster\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 26; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-a7a1b4bfbb", "date": "2021-01-05", "display": "$70,000.00", "amount": 70000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable housing and redevelopment planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=30", "page": 30, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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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, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, not to exceed $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=30", "page": 30, "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": "24. Resolution appointing Harbor Consultants as Affordable Housing Planner and Redevelopment\n Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00.\n\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", "reference": "Minutes item 24; 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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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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=30", "page": 30 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190115-fcc56cafea", "date": "2019-01-15", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Township Planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "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": [] }, "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-20190115-fcc56cafea", "vendor": "Harbor Consultants", "award_date": "2019-01-15", "record_sha256": "a879d43ff59a28f40c149c9253dcbbbbd878de9c6f9407c5c7f8cda20500a3a6", "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 Harbor Consultant is appointed Township Planner 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 $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=6", "page": 6, "source_text_sha256": "9c73c01e298074de8ebdf47b59927957e7727a374fb4beb31d3b4b036f8fd492", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6, "quote": "3. Resolution appointing Harbor Consultant as Township Planner for the Township of Berkeley\n Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\nMr. Dowd read the amended resolution.\nMr. Bavoso commented that he understands the $50,000 but noted that he has concerns that this\ncould hold up the process. Ms. Viana explained the trigger process and Council discussed the\nprocess.\n\n\nApproval of Amended Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Poage\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mr. Bavoso, 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", "reference": "Minutes item 3; p6", "source_text_sha256": "0d4598aa506bc59788054219ac3a076ca8dcc2f85e0e71bf6dc2af63070597a0" }, "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/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=6", "page": 6 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190115-fcc56cafea", "date": "2019-01-15", "summary": "2019-01-15: Township Planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-62f4b74a32", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Affordable Housing Planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=30", "page": 30, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-a7a1b4bfbb", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Affordable housing and redevelopment planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=30", "page": 30, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-b9ef16953e", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Affordable Housing and Redevelopment Planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-825b54e196", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Affordable housing and redevelopment planner", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-aa66245b24", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Affordable housing and redevelopment planner", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250107-572ede8aa7", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary": "2025-01-07: Affordable Housing Planner", "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" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=30", "page": 30, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=30", "page": 30, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-3a7acfe7115c", "vendor": "Harbor Consultants, Inc.", "recorded_names": [ "Harbor Consultants, Inc." ], "award_count": 6, "first_award_date": "2021-08-17", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): not to exceed $70,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-d25bc017a9", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $70,000.00", "amount": 70000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 70000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable Housing Planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "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-20210817-990574345e", "vendor": "Harbor Consultants, Inc.", "award_date": "2021-08-17", "record_sha256": "557777f8b179382eac09c4e9003b303c638a592695c908129c09543a74c0fae4", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "22, 2021. This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance withN.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, et seq.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172021-893?packet=true#page=49", "page": 49, "source_text_sha256": "3ff593baf87088c4aae55dfe9917892ec89a830ed5070365041173cf64b0d53d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08172021-893#page=6", "page": 6, "quote": "8. Resolution awarding a Professional Services contract to Harbor Consultants Inc., for\n Engineering and Land Surveying services, for the Municipal Redevelopment Project - Phase 2,\n in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00.\n\n\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Yellin\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\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", "reference": "Minutes item 8; p6", "source_text_sha256": "583fa51b68419b584471c423a5b71893d38b028b6492198e30e1168d8a686f02" }, "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/_08172021-893?packet=true#page=3", "page": 3, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172021-893?packet=true#page=47", "page": 47, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172021-893?packet=true#page=49", "page": 49 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08172021-893#page=6", "page": 6 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "representative_listed_claims", "summary": "1 representative listed claim(s), with source pages and invoice/PO references. These are vendor-level examples, may include other contracts, and are not a complete spending or cleared-payment total. Bill-list headers filter Paid: N.", "items": [ { "date": "2026-06-09", "list_date": "2026-06-09", "amount": 5962.5, "amount_text": "$5,962.50 listed claim", "status": "Listed; row status R; bill-list filter Paid: N", "description": "PROF SERVICES THRU MARCH 2026", "invoice_number": "08687", "invoice_date": null, "service_period": "Through March 2026, as stated", "po_number": "26-01202", "po_date": "2026-04-29", "received_date_as_printed": "2026-06-02", "vendor_as_printed": "HARBOR CONSULTANTS, INC", "payment_interpretation": "Listed claim in a public bill list; not proof of a paid or cleared transaction. Vendor-level example only: not attributed to a particular no-bid award, and it may relate to another contract. Not a complete spending history.", "award_id": null, "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11698/Bill-list-6-9-26#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": "HARBOR CONSULTANTS, INC C26-0017 C\n 1 PROF SERVICES THRU MARCH 2026 $5,962.50 H-13-40-401-401 B AFFORDABLE HOUSING-ADMIN EXP R 01/07/26 06/02/26 08687" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11698/Bill-list-6-9-26#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": "HARBOR CONSULTANTS, INC C26-0017 C\n 1 PROF SERVICES THRU MARCH 2026 $5,962.50 H-13-40-401-401 B AFFORDABLE HOUSING-ADMIN EXP R 01/07/26 06/02/26 08687" } ], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210817-990574345e", "date": "2021-08-17", "summary": "2021-08-17: awarding a Professional Services contract to Harbor Consultants Inc., for Engineering and Land Surveying services, for the Municipal Redevelopment Project - Phase 2, in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00.", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08172021-893#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250916-62c1fba1a2", "date": "2025-09-16", "summary": "2025-09-16: Township Planner", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250916-5fad22ade7", "date": "2025-09-16", "summary": "2025-09-16: for professional engineering, surveying and planning services for the Columbia Middle School lower fields project", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20251216-583fc3f4cc", "date": "2025-12-16", "summary": "2025-12-16: professional engineering services, including Final Engineering Design & Construction Documents for the bidding of the Sport Complex at Lower Columbia Park project", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10970/LN---Award-of-Contracts---12-16-25-posted-121725", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-d25bc017a9", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Affordable Housing Planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-773c00e719", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Township Planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08172021-893#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "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": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10970/LN---Award-of-Contracts---12-16-25-posted-121725", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-04e803f16190", "vendor": "Holman Frenia Allison PC", "recorded_names": [ "Holman Frenia Allison PC" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2022-07-05", "last_award_date": "2022-07-05", "selection_method": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution states this was not awarded through a fair and open process. No further solicitation steps established. Selection details remain unverified for 0 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jul 5, 2022): $96,000 — Award cap; see notes", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220705-c57b433b6b", "date": "2022-07-05", "display": "$96,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 96000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 96000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Certified Municipal Finance Officer services", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07052022-1029#page=2", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220705-c57b433b6b", "date": "2022-07-05", "summary": "2022-07-05: Certified Municipal Finance Officer services", "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" } ] } ], "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-335bb157dcb7", "vendor": "Holman Frenia Allison, PC (HFA)", "recorded_names": [ "Holman Frenia Allison, PC (HFA)" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2023-01-04", "last_award_date": "2023-01-04", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 4, 2023): Not stated", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-1161d0d13f", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "CMFO services through June 30, 2023", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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": [] }, "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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-1161d0d13f", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: CMFO services through June 30, 2023", "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" } ] } ], "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-7075f857ead6", "vendor": "Integra Realty Resources", "recorded_names": [ "Integra Realty Resources" ], "award_count": 3, "first_award_date": "2020-01-02", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): not to exceed $15,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-6ee32941bd", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $15,000.00", "amount": 15000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 15000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Professional Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-6ee32941bd", "vendor": "Integra Realty Resources", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "197c21b8f8971bc008b4715d87d89a6af5b49d1cb393e911197321700d02996d", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $70,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Planner Contract Awarded to: Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service: Auditor Services Amount: Not to exceed $58,000.00 Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $25,000.00 Service: Bond Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) 3 Mountain View Rd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $160,000.00 Service: Eng. Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: NW Financial Group, LLC 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Financial Advisory Services Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $200,000.00 Service: General Engineering Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Employee Benefits Broker Contract Awarded to: Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C. 25 Independence Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $40,000.00 Service: Labor/Personnel Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser 30-B Vreeland Rd # 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $145,000.00 Service: Municipal Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Moshood Muftau Service: Municipal Prosecutor Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Back-up S3 Licensed Operator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: Integra Realty Resources 25A Vreeland Rd, Suite 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $15,000.00 Service: Professional Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-a03b063734", "date": "2022-01-04", "display": "$30,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 30000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 30000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=59", "page": 59, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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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, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=59", "page": 59, "source_text_sha256": "da7830324e978bdb10df3a583be6e5e520a392618c350506d24d8b71eb4cb5a6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "36. Resolution appointing Integra Realty Services as Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services\n for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Brahimaj\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 36; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=59", "page": 59 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-167ac7249f", "date": "2020-01-02", "display": "$30,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 30000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 30000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "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": [] }, "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-20200102-167ac7249f", "vendor": "Integra Realty Resources", "award_date": "2020-01-02", "record_sha256": "5181ff81b7e651fc7906d773908a8cdd68f8ee84ffe2d7bb05efca3bb547d7fa", "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 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=40", "page": 40 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-167ac7249f", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-a03b063734", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=59", "page": 59, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-6ee32941bd", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Professional Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=59", "page": 59, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-c3af1cd930c8", "vendor": "Integra Realty Services", "recorded_names": [ "Integra Realty Services" ], "award_count": 3, "first_award_date": "2021-01-05", "last_award_date": "2024-01-02", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 1 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 2, 2024): $30,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-1eb8c49b21", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$30,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 30000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Real estate appraisal and consulting", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-2a7a60d2af", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$30,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 30000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Real estate appraisal and consulting", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-961e5d3e96", "date": "2021-01-05", "display": "$30,000.00", "amount": 30000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Real estate appraisal and consulting", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "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": [] }, "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-20210105-961e5d3e96", "vendor": "Integra Realty Services", "award_date": "2021-01-05", "record_sha256": "e55e48acd15fe607451fbd4fe61799ef823670309170d32d7c7e8591074428d5", "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 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, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=40", "page": 40, "source_text_sha256": "876f2a742e631e0e994bc58e8185992d5da994f4e2b18f4d5d1a3496cd7fbe5d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "33. Resolution appointing Integra Realty Services as Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services\n for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Medeiros\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Vamerin, Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 33; p10", "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=40", "page": 40 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-961e5d3e96", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Real estate appraisal and consulting", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-2a7a60d2af", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Real estate appraisal and consulting", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-1eb8c49b21", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Real estate appraisal and consulting", "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" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=40", "page": 40, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-d6afd0783d61", "vendor": "Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser", "recorded_names": [ "Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2026-01-07", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): not to exceed $145,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-8901b6f5ad", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $145,000.00", "amount": 145000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 145000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Municipal Attorney Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-8901b6f5ad", "vendor": "Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "ba94f30e82ad6f8d321e1caf4c5f0a8fc1e52f5e1d45bdaf2223bc3507a52427", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $70,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Planner Contract Awarded to: Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service: Auditor Services Amount: Not to exceed $58,000.00 Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $25,000.00 Service: Bond Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) 3 Mountain View Rd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $160,000.00 Service: Eng. Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: NW Financial Group, LLC 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Financial Advisory Services Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $200,000.00 Service: General Engineering Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Employee Benefits Broker Contract Awarded to: Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C. 25 Independence Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $40,000.00 Service: Labor/Personnel Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser 30-B Vreeland Rd # 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $145,000.00 Service: Municipal Attorney Services", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. 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This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-81c5df822db0", "vendor": "Jeffrey Surenian and Associates", "recorded_names": [ "Jeffrey Surenian and Associates" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2019-01-15", "last_award_date": "2019-01-15", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 15, 2019): $50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190115-d315c678de", "date": "2019-01-15", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable Housing Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Jeffrey Surenian and Associates is appointed Affordable Housing Attorney 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 $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=7", "page": 7, "source_text_sha256": "9c73c01e298074de8ebdf47b59927957e7727a374fb4beb31d3b4b036f8fd492", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6, "quote": "4. Resolution appointing Jeffrey Surenian and Associates as Affordable Housing Attorney Services\n for the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Yellin\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mr. Bavoso, 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", "reference": "Minutes item 4; p6", "source_text_sha256": "0d4598aa506bc59788054219ac3a076ca8dcc2f85e0e71bf6dc2af63070597a0" }, "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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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" } ] } ], "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.; 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Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230321-e78e1cf604", "date": "2023-03-21", "summary": "2023-03-21: Municipal complex claims consulting", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03212023-1136", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03212023-1136", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-6d8f216f3826", "vendor": "McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP", "recorded_names": [ "McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP", "McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP" ], "award_count": 6, "first_award_date": "2019-01-01", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 4 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): not to exceed $15,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-ef225d0451", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $15,000.00", "amount": 15000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 15000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel for any litigation matter which is pending as of December 31, 2025", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-ef225d0451", "vendor": "McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "c177f2f13622d53569e2022255265b1dcb31711252c170df514df8118dd114bd", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $70,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Planner Contract Awarded to: Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service: Auditor Services Amount: Not to exceed $58,000.00 Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $25,000.00 Service: Bond Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) 3 Mountain View Rd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $160,000.00 Service: Eng. Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: NW Financial Group, LLC 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Financial Advisory Services Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $200,000.00 Service: General Engineering Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Employee Benefits Broker Contract Awarded to: Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C. 25 Independence Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $40,000.00 Service: Labor/Personnel Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser 30-B Vreeland Rd # 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $145,000.00 Service: Municipal Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Moshood Muftau Service: Municipal Prosecutor Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Back-up S3 Licensed Operator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: Integra Realty Resources 25A Vreeland Rd, Suite 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $15,000.00 Service: Professional Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $65,000.00 Service: Redevelopment Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. 15 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $50,000.00 Service: Tax Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Township Planner Contract Awarded to: Weber Dowd Law LLC 365 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Amount: not to exceed $5,000.00 Service: Special Conflict Attorney Contract Awarded to: Weber Dowd Law LLC 365 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Special Attorney for OPRA Requests Contract Awarded to: Vision Media Marketing 854 8th Street, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Media and Communication Services Contract Awarded to: De Block Environmental Services, LLC PO Box 675, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Amount: not to exceed $160,000.00 Service: Laboratory Support Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: De Block Environmental Services, LLC PO Box 675, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Amount: not to exceed $10,000.00 Service: Collection System Operator (C2) Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: FSD Enterprises, LLC 65 Mechanic Street, Suite 201, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Amount: not to exceed $17,050.00 Service: Wireless Telecommunications Consulting Services Contract Awarded to: Arcari & Iovino Architects, P.C. 1 Katherine Street, Little Ferry, NJ 07643 Amount: not to exceed $35,000.00 Service: architectural services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project Contract Awarded to: H.J. Cannon Group, Inc. 52 Fellowship Road, Suite A-105, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Amount: not to exceed $50,000.00 Service: structural consulting services for the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project Contract Awarded to: David Shapiro Amount: not to exceed $10,000.00 Service: Tax Assessor inspections Contract Awarded to: McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP 1300 Mount Kemble Avenue, PO Box 2075, Morristown, NJ 07962-2075 Amount: not to exceed $15,000.00 Service: to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel for any litigation matter which is pending as of December 31, 2025", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-1c02ce8311", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Labor/personnel counsel", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-932c93105f", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Labor/personnel counsel", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "selection_process": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. 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Resolution consenting to the appoinhnent ofMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, as\n Labor/Personnel Counsel in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Reorganization IVIeeting - January 5, 2021\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mr. Varnerin\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 31; p9", "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 consenting to the appointment ofMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, as\n Special Labor Counsel.\n\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 9; 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. 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=15", "page": 15 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=6", "page": 6 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-deda2c9f4c", "date": "2019-01-01", "summary": "2019-01-01: Special Labor Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=15", "page": 15, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-ba20ef9f07", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Labor/personnel counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-b7c476b047", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Labor/Personnel Counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=55", "page": 55, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-932c93105f", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Labor/personnel counsel", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-1c02ce8311", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Labor/personnel counsel", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-ef225d0451", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: to provide Labor/Personnel Counsel for any litigation matter which is pending as of December 31, 2025", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=15", "page": 15, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=55", "page": 55, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-14cc0f7dca98", "vendor": "McManimon and Scotland, LLC", "recorded_names": [ "McManimon and Scotland, LLC" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2021-01-05", "last_award_date": "2021-01-05", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 5, 2021): $75,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-e3d48d097c", "date": "2021-01-05", "display": "$75,000.00", "amount": 75000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Bond counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=32", "page": 32, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "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": [] }, "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-e3d48d097c", "vendor": "McManimon and Scotland, LLC", "award_date": "2021-01-05", "record_sha256": "959962996838bdaddc8c63d1af9c8e1659645ec92cd1a372d5d176bee0d566b4", "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, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=32", "page": 32, "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": "26. Resolution consenting to the appointment ofMcManimon and Scotland, LLC, as the Township\n Bond Counsel in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Kingsley\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\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 26; 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. 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=32", "page": 32 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-e3d48d097c", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Bond counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=32", "page": 32, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=32", "page": 32, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-9088f4d7aabf", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC", "recorded_names": [ "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC" ], "award_count": 9, "first_award_date": "2019-01-15", "last_award_date": "2025-01-21", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 4 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 21, 2025): $50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250121-0bcf365d94", "date": "2025-01-21", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Special redevelopment counsel for Municipal Complex", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-e4d028ecdc", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Redevelopment counsel", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-5d2c62355f", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$75,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 75000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Township bond counsel", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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=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" } ] }, "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-20240102-5d2c62355f", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "award_date": "2024-01-02", "record_sha256": "eb24b98eb8318ef3d0325ec9aa8fe01bdafc13d287718d04bc59dffd1d26e10e", "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": 39, "source_text_sha256": "af94fc50ab4e29d08c168db49345d04996c34889f37116195bc563632153c5b9", "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 McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC, as\nthe Township Bond Counsel in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\nResult:\n\nMr. Donnelly\n\nMr. Foster\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 25", "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": 39 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-b11d0d5a73", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$75,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 75000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Township bond counsel", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-06564911d2", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Redevelopment counsel", "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=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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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=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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-c597583318", "date": "2022-01-04", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Redevelopment Counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=61", "page": 61, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "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": [] }, "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-c597583318", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "746844c61b542c1c8043ff3a1145ce6fe0cf7035ecdc6ca65d992f64ca15c206", "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 McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is appointed Redevelopment Counsel 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=61", "page": 61, "source_text_sha256": "da7830324e978bdb10df3a583be6e5e520a392618c350506d24d8b71eb4cb5a6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "37. Resolution appointing McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC as Redevelopment Counsel for\n the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mrs. Brahimaj\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 37; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=61", "page": 61 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-96bbc12cad", "date": "2021-01-05", "display": "$50,000.00", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Redevelopment counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "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": [] }, "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-20210105-96bbc12cad", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "award_date": "2021-01-05", "record_sha256": "1e9c1a11d35496e6daa53deaf3ecc4c51af8a43add6ae25900ada40a057f6a27", "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 McManimon, Scotland & Bauman, LLC is appointed Redevelopment Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41, "source_text_sha256": "876f2a742e631e0e994bc58e8185992d5da994f4e2b18f4d5d1a3496cd7fbe5d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "quote": "34. Resolution appointing McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC as Redevelopment Counsel for\n the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Varnerin\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 34; p10", "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=41", "page": 41 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-a0830420f5", "date": "2020-01-02", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Redevelopment Counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "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": [] }, "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-a0830420f5", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "award_date": "2020-01-02", "record_sha256": "785a6ff6111b1e0ec11bf7962934006cedc65f5934e5bcca6090e11fbea30259", "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 & Bauman, LLC is appointed Redevelopment Counsel 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 $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41, "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": "33. 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. Kingsley\n\nMr. Couto\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 33; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190115-39cae07f98", "date": "2019-01-15", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Redevelopment Counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "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": [] }, "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-20190115-39cae07f98", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC", "award_date": "2019-01-15", "record_sha256": "fad3f344d435f38cddcb6668db5bb9d2d744ed976deedbf972a10224b38f22e4", "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 & Bauman, LLC is appointed Redevelopment Counsel 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 $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=8", "page": 8, "source_text_sha256": "9c73c01e298074de8ebdf47b59927957e7727a374fb4beb31d3b4b036f8fd492", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6, "quote": "5. Resolution appointing McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC as Redevelopment Counsel for\n the Township of Berkeley Heights in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\nMr. Bavoso expressed his approval of the Township retaining Mr. Jessup.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Bavoso\n Seconder: Mr. Medeiros\n Ayes: Mr. Bavoso, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, IVIrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Public Meeting - January 15, 2019\n\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 5; p6", "source_text_sha256": "0d4598aa506bc59788054219ac3a076ca8dcc2f85e0e71bf6dc2af63070597a0" }, "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/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=8", "page": 8 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190115-39cae07f98", "date": "2019-01-15", "summary": "2019-01-15: Redevelopment Counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-a0830420f5", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Redevelopment Counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-96bbc12cad", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Redevelopment counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-c597583318", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Redevelopment Counsel", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=61", "page": 61, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-06564911d2", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Redevelopment counsel", "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=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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-b11d0d5a73", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Township bond counsel", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-e4d028ecdc", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Redevelopment counsel", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-5d2c62355f", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Township bond counsel", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250121-0bcf365d94", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary": "2025-01-21: Special redevelopment counsel for Municipal Complex", "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" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152019-356#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152019-356?packet=true#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=41", "page": 41, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=61", "page": 61, "excerpt": null }, { "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=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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-7fcce23f079a", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC", "recorded_names": [ "McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC" ], "award_count": 2, "first_award_date": "2026-01-07", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): not to exceed $25,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-8e53ee6b64", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $25,000.00", "amount": 25000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 25000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Bond Counsel Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-8e53ee6b64", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "c22e9bcae9af52adabbf19cab6549c93b5ab78ab6c9153f2c50e85e2349f188e", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $70,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Planner Contract Awarded to: Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service: Auditor Services Amount: Not to exceed $58,000.00 Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $25,000.00 Service: Bond Counsel Services", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-1051b20e42", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $65,000.00", "amount": 65000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 65000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Redevelopment Counsel Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-1051b20e42", "vendor": "McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "cb7784be9fb4afa23c937830542711b85989d14cef6651e2983c4dc5a7d98c82", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $70,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Planner Contract Awarded to: Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service: Auditor Services Amount: Not to exceed $58,000.00 Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $25,000.00 Service: Bond Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) 3 Mountain View Rd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $160,000.00 Service: Eng. 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Not a complete spending history.", "award_id": null, "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — split invoice, first page", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11609/Bill-list-5-19-26#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": "MONTANA Montana Construction\n26-01111 04/21/26 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL C25-0071 C\n 1 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $429,937.60 5-01-26-290-150 B S&R Emergency Repairs R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 2 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $0.41 C-04-19-007-931 B Ord7&16-2019-Drain Imp Cedar Gr/Pine\n R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 3 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $9,501.25 C-04-19-007-932 B Ord7&16-2019-Drain Imp Cedar Gr/PineR 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 4 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $35,377.36 C-04-19-009-202 B Ord 9-2019 Sanitary/Storm Video-ConsR 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n\fPage: 9 TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS 05/13/2026\n Bill List By Vendor Id\n 08:54 AM\n\n\nVendor # Name\nP.O. # PO Date Description Contract PO Type\nItem Description Amount Charge Account Acct Description Stat/Chk First Enc Rcvd Chk/Void Invoice 1099 Excl\n Type Date Date Date\n\n\nMONTANA Montana Construction Account Continued\n\n 5 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $0.95 C-04-20-009-402 B Ord 9-2020 Sewer Pipe/Manhole Hard C\n R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 6 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $1,420.00 C-04-21-010-431 B Ord 10-2021 Catch Basin Section 2:20 R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 7 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $186,630.74 C-04-23-008-112 B Ord 08-23/13-24 - Engineering - Soft R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 8 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $45,509.62 C-04-23-008-114 B Ord 08-23/13-24 Drainage Orion R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n $708,377.93\n Vendor Total: $708,377.93" }, { "label": "Public township bill list — printed invoice/vendor total", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11609/Bill-list-5-19-26#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "Eight accounting lines for invoice BERKADM25.001, PO26-01111, JULY14TH STORM-#2 AND FINAL; expressly printed Vendor Total $708,377.93. Row status R; Paid:N filter." } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — split invoice, first page", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11609/Bill-list-5-19-26#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": "MONTANA Montana Construction\n26-01111 04/21/26 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL C25-0071 C\n 1 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $429,937.60 5-01-26-290-150 B S&R Emergency Repairs R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 2 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $0.41 C-04-19-007-931 B Ord7&16-2019-Drain Imp Cedar Gr/Pine\n R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 3 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $9,501.25 C-04-19-007-932 B Ord7&16-2019-Drain Imp Cedar Gr/PineR 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 4 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $35,377.36 C-04-19-009-202 B Ord 9-2019 Sanitary/Storm Video-ConsR 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n\fPage: 9 TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS 05/13/2026\n Bill List By Vendor Id\n 08:54 AM\n\n\nVendor # Name\nP.O. # PO Date Description Contract PO Type\nItem Description Amount Charge Account Acct Description Stat/Chk First Enc Rcvd Chk/Void Invoice 1099 Excl\n Type Date Date Date\n\n\nMONTANA Montana Construction Account Continued\n\n 5 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $0.95 C-04-20-009-402 B Ord 9-2020 Sewer Pipe/Manhole Hard C\n R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 6 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $1,420.00 C-04-21-010-431 B Ord 10-2021 Catch Basin Section 2:20 R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 7 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $186,630.74 C-04-23-008-112 B Ord 08-23/13-24 - Engineering - Soft R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n 8 JULY 14TH STORM-# 2 AND FINAL $45,509.62 C-04-23-008-114 B Ord 08-23/13-24 Drainage Orion R 08/19/25 05/12/26 BERKADM25.001 N\n $708,377.93\n Vendor Total: $708,377.93" }, { "label": "Public township bill list — printed invoice/vendor total", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11609/Bill-list-5-19-26#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": "Eight accounting lines for invoice BERKADM25.001, PO26-01111, JULY14TH STORM-#2 AND FINAL; expressly printed Vendor Total $708,377.93. 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Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: NW Financial Group, LLC 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Financial Advisory Services Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $200,000.00 Service: General Engineering Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Employee Benefits Broker Contract Awarded to: Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C. 25 Independence Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $40,000.00 Service: Labor/Personnel Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser 30-B Vreeland Rd # 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $145,000.00 Service: Municipal Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Moshood Muftau Service: Municipal Prosecutor", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-302035c652", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Municipal prosecutor", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-44e64eb6c5", "date": "2022-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Municipal Prosecutor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=19", "page": 19, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=3", "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 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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-44e64eb6c5", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Municipal Prosecutor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=19", "page": 19, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-302035c652", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Municipal prosecutor", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-8cd4868844", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Municipal Prosecutor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=19", "page": 19, "excerpt": null }, { "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; 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This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/204?fileID=4840", "page": 22, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/204?fileID=4840", "page": 9 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212024-1294#page=3", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240118-87609a9299", "date": "2024-01-18", "display": "$25,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 25000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Stormwater mapping", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182024-1235", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182024-1235", "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": [] }, "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-20240118-87609a9299", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering", "award_date": "2024-01-18", "record_sha256": "a11a703b5633007541f1d1afcecd76292516b3e3c6f62d89c97a1703a8bb10ff", "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": 23, "source_text_sha256": "3933a3bca021f17ee6d4ea4e85c0b2e0719b0e609edb5b42a5447519aeb6c7c3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182024-1235#page=3", "page": 3, "quote": "Resolution awarding a Professional Service contract to Neglia Engineering for Stormwater\nMapping service, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\fMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\nResult:\n\nTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Meeting — January 18, 2024\n\nMr. Donnelly\n\nMr. Couto\n\nMr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado\nNone\n\nNone\n\nMrs. Poage\n\nApproved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 8", "source_text_sha256": "146a8c4200cc4038da1ab8af4e4feafdc04bc47d0d80e8ecd68158de2d89c20a" }, "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/182?fileID=3917", "page": 23 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182024-1235#page=3", "page": 3 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240118-87609a9299", "date": "2024-01-18", "summary": "2024-01-18: Stormwater mapping", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182024-1235", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240521-e49be37b40", "date": "2024-05-21", "summary": "2024-05-21: Martins Lane drainage: surveying, engineering and construction management", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212024-1294", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240611-aeed84db43", "date": "2024-06-11", "summary": "2024-06-11: Crest Drive improvements: surveying, engineering and construction management", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112024-1299", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182024-1235", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212024-1294", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112024-1299", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-f40cc2089919", "vendor": "Neglia Engineering Associates", "recorded_names": [ "Neglia Engineering Associates" ], "award_count": 23, "first_award_date": "2019-01-01", "last_award_date": "2024-01-02", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 21 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 2, 2024): Not stated", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-cadd507e4b", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "General engineering services", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-c4c7f677d2", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "General engineering services", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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. 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Resolution awarding a Professional Services contract to Neglia Engineering for Surveying,\nEngineering and Construction Management services for drainage improvements for 70 Deepdale\nDrive. 136 Crest Drive and 35 Winchip Road, in an amount not to exceed $31,980.00\nApproval of Resolution\nMover:\nMr. Varnerin\nSeconder:\nMr. Foster\nAyes:\nNays:\nMrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\nNone\nAbstain:\nNone\nAbsent:\nMr. Donnelly\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 8; p5", "source_text_sha256": "4d8fb9f2f156ccffaa6693a755c7ae0ed84b43d4142db2c711a692a1144927f7" }, "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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This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(1) 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.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=46", "page": 46, "source_text_sha256": "44244f1cf393de18eb829478dc52344689cfc5ddbda8fcbf3bc7331d91946431", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "page": 6, "quote": "6. 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", "reference": "Minutes item 6; p6", "source_text_sha256": "4ef9f2801f037edc062b58298347f75285f26fe3140ab955e93b2ee4a0074022" }, "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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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.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "source_text_sha256": "44244f1cf393de18eb829478dc52344689cfc5ddbda8fcbf3bc7331d91946431", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "page": 6, "quote": "4. Resolution awarding a contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for surveying and engineering\n services for Kline Place and Fickler Place, in an amount not to exceed $36,850.00.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mrs. Brahimaj\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\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 4; p6", "source_text_sha256": "4ef9f2801f037edc062b58298347f75285f26fe3140ab955e93b2ee4a0074022" }, "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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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.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-972?packet=true#page=14", "page": 14, "source_text_sha256": "6c14da65deb25f98312c8d571edc589b45fcc98694e10b1828cf8a2238e27a59", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152022-972#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "6. Resolution authorizing a professional services contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for\n Preliminary surveying and engineering design services for \"Spring Ridge\" drainage study, in an\n amount not to exceed $89,320.00.\n\n\nMrs. Kingsley clarified the area that is covered by this study.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Foster\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Vamerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Donnelly\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 6; p9", "source_text_sha256": "350f5e520d4316dc5de4acd826401a6c94161feee3dfad63d30586a9a01029fc" }, "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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This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance withN.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, et seq.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092022-970?packet=true#page=7", "page": 7, "source_text_sha256": "4678be1936748668697d1e72fcf8cb7158a2d905d5370d56fe8352fdc2a83def", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02092022-970#page=2", "page": 2, "quote": "2. Resolution authorizing a contract with Neglia Engineering for Construction Management\n Services for the Municipal Complex, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\n\n Mayor Devanney provided clarification of this contract.\n\n\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Varnerin\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Vamerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Donnelly\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 2; p2", "source_text_sha256": "2945c477d901861086a89ee7a79eb14084bc3ad7d5f3612fbb7c6c68a36767f0" }, "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 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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This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance withN.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, et seq.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062021-877?packet=true#page=23", "page": 23, "source_text_sha256": "7815e6b948fe00a350b11adc26c4fc63c25452a16a74a1e0d55de99a859d03c4", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062021-877#page=3", "page": 3, "quote": "5. Resolution awarding a Professional Services contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for\n Surveying, Engineering and Construction Management services, NJDOT FY21 Road Program-\n various streets, in an amount not to exceed $47,250.00.\n\n\nMayor Devanney noted the streets included.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Varnerin\n Seconder: Mr. Yellin\n\n\f\n Township Council MEinutes\n Council Meeting - July 6, 2021\n\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", "reference": "Minutes item 5; p3", "source_text_sha256": "8fcfbb0909077e77ebd9255251ac84268c2f02ac6369fedb829c638832b4ba52" }, "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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This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance withN.J.S.A. 40A:1 l-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, et seq.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062021-877?packet=true#page=21", "page": 21, "source_text_sha256": "7815e6b948fe00a350b11adc26c4fc63c25452a16a74a1e0d55de99a859d03c4", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062021-877#page=3", "page": 3, "quote": "4. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for\n Construction Management services for NJDOT FY19 Safe Streets to Transit Program, Walk\n Don't Drive to the Berkeley Heights Train Station, in an amount not to exceed $46,800.00.\n\n\nMayor Devanney provided some clarification on this resolution.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Yellin\n Seconder: Mr. Vamerin\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", "reference": "Minutes item 4; p3", "source_text_sha256": "8fcfbb0909077e77ebd9255251ac84268c2f02ac6369fedb829c638832b4ba52" }, "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\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mr. Yellin\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 49; 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. 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Not a complete spending history.", "award_id": null, "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10759/bill-list-11-5-25#page=13", "page": 13, "excerpt": "NEGLIA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES\n25-03080 10/23/25 JUL-AUG 2025 ENGINEERING FEES C25-0009 C\n 1 JUL-AUG 2025 ENGINEERING FEES $9,389.00 5-01-20-165-028 B ENG - Professional Services R 01/07/25 10/29/25 2503786 N" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10759/bill-list-11-5-25#page=13", "page": 13, "excerpt": "NEGLIA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES\n25-03080 10/23/25 JUL-AUG 2025 ENGINEERING FEES C25-0009 C\n 1 JUL-AUG 2025 ENGINEERING FEES $9,389.00 5-01-20-165-028 B ENG - Professional Services R 01/07/25 10/29/25 2503786 N" } ], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-e294966640", "date": "2019-01-01", "summary": "2019-01-01: On-call licensed S4/C2 operator, wastewater treatment plant", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190924-07b811c609", "date": "2019-09-24", "summary": "2019-09-24: Engineering services for various 2019 capital projects", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09242019-559#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": 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"Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292019-577?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20191217-1890940fc4", "date": "2019-12-17", "summary": "2019-12-17: Land surveying and tax map updates", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12172019-594#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12172019-594?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200721-4d939daa25", "date": "2020-07-21", "summary": "2020-07-21: NJDOT FY19 Safe Streets to Transit surveying, engineering and permits", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212020-702#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212020-702?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200721-ce837907bf", "date": "2020-07-21", "summary": "2020-07-21: NJDOT FY20 road program surveying, engineering and construction management, various streets", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212020-702#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212020-702?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200908-abab828ac5", "date": "2020-09-08", "summary": "2020-09-08: Berkeley Heights train station/commuter lot improvements engineering and construction management", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082020-716#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082020-716?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200908-ae55858406", "date": "2020-09-08", "summary": "2020-09-08: Improvements between Lincoln Street and Washington Street engineering and construction management", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082020-716#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082020-716?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20201006-4838dc8925", "date": "2020-10-06", "summary": "2020-10-06: Cottage Street (full length) surveying, engineering and construction management", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10062020-744#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10062020-744?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-dfd4aef96e", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: General engineering", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=14", "page": 14, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=69", "page": 69, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210302-7c40e4fd0e", "date": "2021-03-02", "summary": "2021-03-02: awarding a professional services contract to Neglia Engineering, for land surveying services for tax maps update, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03022021-819#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210706-1e9091b265", "date": "2021-07-06", "summary": "2021-07-06: authorizing a Professional Services contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for Construction Management services for NJDOT FY19 Safe Streets to Transit Program, Walk Don't Drive to the Berkeley Heights Train Station, in an amount not to exceed $46,800.00.", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062021-877#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210706-1888ab6381", "date": "2021-07-06", "summary": "2021-07-06: awarding a Professional Services contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for Surveying, Engineering and Construction Management services for Glenside Road Improvements (b/t Livingston Avenue and Hunterdon Boulevard), in an amount not to Exceed $18,525.00.", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062021-877#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210706-648cf1df0b", "date": "2021-07-06", "summary": "2021-07-06: awarding a Professional Services contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for Surveying, Engineering and Construction Management services, NJDOT FY21 Road Program- various streets, in an amount not to exceed $47,250.00.", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062021-877#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-a206fbf7c9", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: General Engineering Services", "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=49", "page": 49, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220209-31543468ce", "date": "2022-02-09", "summary": "2022-02-09: Municipal Complex construction management/owner representative", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02092022-970#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092022-970?packet=true#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220215-937ce40e0f", "date": "2022-02-15", "summary": "2022-02-15: Spring Ridge drainage study, preliminary surveying and engineering design", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152022-972#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-972?packet=true#page=13", "page": 13, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220503-1603682d06", "date": "2022-05-03", "summary": "2022-05-03: Kline Place and Fickler Place surveying and engineering", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220503-cfcdb4278a", "date": "2022-05-03", "summary": "2022-05-03: Miscellaneous drainage improvements surveying, engineering and construction management, various streets", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=46", "page": 46, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220621-1647d475d0", "date": "2022-06-21", "summary": "2022-06-21: Drainage improvements at 70 Deepdale Drive, 136 Crest Drive and 35 Winchip Road", "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=24", "page": 24, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-c4c7f677d2", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: General engineering services", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-cadd507e4b", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: General engineering services", "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" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=28", "page": 28, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09242019-559#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09242019-559?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10152019-574#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10152019-574?packet=true#page=73", "page": 73, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10292019-577#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292019-577?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12172019-594#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12172019-594?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212020-702#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212020-702?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082020-716#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082020-716?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082020-716#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10062020-744#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10062020-744?packet=true", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=14", "page": 14, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=69", "page": 69, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03022021-819#page=5", "page": 5, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062021-877#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null }, { "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=49", "page": 49, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02092022-970#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092022-970?packet=true#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152022-972#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-972?packet=true#page=13", "page": 13, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-1009#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-1009?packet=true#page=46", "page": 46, "excerpt": null }, { "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=24", "page": 24, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-b04329f77fd5", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "recorded_names": [ "Neglia Group" ], "award_count": 19, "first_award_date": "2023-01-04", "last_award_date": "2026-10-06", "selection_method": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. It reports an RFQ and receipt of qualifications/proposals. Selection details remain unverified for 12 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Oct 6, 2026): not to exceed $86,100.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20261006-1103d91acc", "date": "2026-10-06", "display": "not to exceed $86,100.00", "amount": 86100.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 86100.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; 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see notes", "amount": 89670, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 89670, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Surveying, engineering and permitting, Safe Streets to Transit2024, Springfield Avenue sidewalks", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152025-1445", "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" } ] }, "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-20250715-0c0d062fb2", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "award_date": "2025-07-15", "record_sha256": "14a001009d9c24ab4459b51110740f47f9cd2b5e615b08b88f846a12ad07fe3f", "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/271?fileID=6254", "page": 83, "source_text_sha256": "47ed50fa74b77b659cc6bb9e8480e67d8ec03ec411c68cdc4c42cc4757a18c53", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152025-1445", "page": 3, "quote": "Approval of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2025-221\nthrough 2025-236\nMover: Mrs. Poage\nSeconder: Mr. Couto\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: Mr. Foster\nResult: Approved", "reference": "2025-229", "source_text_sha256": "c0ef57c843fffc5487fd38e6a9e14e7d26ffaa1abb02f17b1ce5a393908b823a" }, "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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see notes", "amount": 98530, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 98530, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Surveying, engineering and construction management, NJDOT FY24 Bristol Court/Balmoral Drive/Lawrence Drive road program", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06262025-1441", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250520-13e196c2eb", "date": "2025-05-20", "display": "$99,345 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 99345, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 99345, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Construction management, Sherman Avenue revitalization", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202025-1430", "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" } ] }, "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-20250520-13e196c2eb", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "award_date": "2025-05-20", "record_sha256": "d975e6a321e269fc0cfee3cfd5da3ecb09acb7a7bb64f230e662049605dbb383", "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/266?fileID=6092", "page": 32, "source_text_sha256": "01fd59d30efcea7e885338c7e0ff824ef57cfca030ae71b28fb62cab5077f9b5", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202025-1430", "page": 3, "quote": "Approval of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2025-182 through 2025-197(excluding 2025-195)\nMover: Mr. Moran\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Approved", "reference": "2025-192", "source_text_sha256": "e9aef2fdbe306241c23e5668573ff3b980bd9ddd5079515513112f8dfc53c66f" }, "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/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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250304-c635d6d560", "date": "2025-03-04", "display": "$45,660 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 45660, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 45660, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Engineering assessment and construction management, 2025 MCCPC Road Program, various streets", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03042025-1404", "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" } ] }, "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-20250304-c635d6d560", "vendor": "Neglia Group", "award_date": "2025-03-04", "record_sha256": "c17f8f700d6120b9fb516a45a28751849ae33d3707263da3294794b60eaa2741", "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, NJ.S.A.19:44A-20.5,etseq.", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/245?fileID=5821", "page": 77, "source_text_sha256": "47d566b7bec5b23933c83cf40efc248d6575ce5a2cefd87e7f72a4cc9346e3af", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03042025-1404", "page": 5, "quote": "Approval of Consent Agenda items 132-141\n Mover: Mr. Foster\n Seconder: Mrs. Poage\n Ayes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis*, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: None\n *Mrs. Illis abstained from Resolution #137\n\n\n\nORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION\nThe Clerk presented and read:\nOrdinance 2025-09\nAMENDING THE TOWNSHIP CODE FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS TO\nREGULATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL\n\nOpen hearing on Ordinance as read by the Clerk\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\n\n\nThe Clerk", "reference": "2025-141", "source_text_sha256": "1bf05dfd417c00b9eaa86f7cc1788c8003342279afae10aabd5c02f6c701ac33" }, "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/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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250107-731d1a247c", "date": "2025-01-07", "display": "$115,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 115000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 115000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "General engineering", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-8286dc51f8", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "On-call licensed operator S3 for wastewater plant", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-73aa826d1d", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "On-call licensed operator S3 for wastewater plant", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-73aa826d1d", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: On-call licensed operator S3 for wastewater plant", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-8286dc51f8", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: On-call licensed operator S3 for wastewater plant", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250107-731d1a247c", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary": "2025-01-07: General engineering", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250304-c635d6d560", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary": "2025-03-04: Engineering assessment and construction management, 2025 MCCPC Road Program, various streets", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250520-13e196c2eb", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary": "2025-05-20: Construction management, Sherman Avenue revitalization", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250626-c19c926567", "date": "2025-06-26", "summary": "2025-06-26: Surveying, engineering and construction management, NJDOT FY24 Bristol Court/Balmoral Drive/Lawrence Drive road program", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250715-0c0d062fb2", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary": "2025-07-15: Surveying, engineering and permitting, Safe Streets to Transit2024, Springfield Avenue sidewalks", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250819-a72a10864d", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary": "2025-08-19: professional engineering services for the preparation of a Watershed Inventory Report for Phase 1 of the Watershed Improvement Plan, which is required by NJDEP as part of the NJDEP Municipal Stormwater Management Program", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250819-136062879a", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary": "2025-08-19: professional engineering services, including surveying, engineering and construction management services, for the 2025 Miscellaneous Roadway Improvements – Middle Way / Winchip Road project", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20251021-ffbbb7bc29", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary": "2025-10-21: professional engineering services, including surveying, engineering and construction management services, for the Improvements to Emerson Lane NJDOT MA25 (Plainfield Avenue to Municipal Boundary) project", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20251202-8d85d2cf8f", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary": "2025-12-02: professional surveying and GIS services and mapping the Township’s MS4 Stormwater Infrastructure", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-88a2894b08", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Back-up S3 Licensed Operator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-d4bc100780", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: General Engineering Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260120-d7f06b21ac", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary": "2026-01-20: professional engineering services as part of the emergency road and drainage repairs resulting from the storms and flooding of July 14, 2025", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11104/LN---Award-of-Contracts---1-20-26-posted-12126", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260203-e22f49198b", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary": "2026-02-03: professional engineering services, including surveying, engineering and permitting for the ‘Happy Feet’ – SRS2024, Mountain Avenue Sidewalks Project (NJDOT – Safe Routes to Schools Grant)", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11211/LN---Award-of-Contracts---2-3-26-posted-2426", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260303-72115a66eb", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary": "2026-03-03: engineering services, including surveying, engineering, permitting and bid phase services for the Replacement of the Hampton Drive Pumping Station Force Main project", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11316/LN---Award-of-Contracts---3-3-26-posted-3426", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260316-895d4150ee", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary": "2026-03-16: professional Construction Management and Grant Administration services for the for the Safe Streets to Transit 2024 (SST-2024-Safer Sidewalks for Springfield Ave-00045) project", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11379/LN---Award-of-Contracts---3-16-26-posted-31726", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/308?fileID=7234#page=157", "page": 157, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260609-17a5e1aa9c", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary": "2026-06-09: professional engineering services, including surveying, engineering, permitting and bid phase services for the Oak Way Bridge Repair project", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11711/LN---Award-of-Contracts---6-9-26-posted-61026", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20261006-1103d91acc", "date": "2026-10-06", "summary": "2026-10-06: professional engineering services for the Watershed Assessment Report required as Phase 2 of the Watershed Improvement Plan", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12082/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-06-26-posted-10726", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "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": "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": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11104/LN---Award-of-Contracts---1-20-26-posted-12126", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11211/LN---Award-of-Contracts---2-3-26-posted-2426", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11316/LN---Award-of-Contracts---3-3-26-posted-3426", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11379/LN---Award-of-Contracts---3-16-26-posted-31726", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/308?fileID=7234#page=157", "page": 157, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11711/LN---Award-of-Contracts---6-9-26-posted-61026", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12082/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-06-26-posted-10726", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-fb51d008ba7d", "vendor": "NW Financial Group", "recorded_names": [ "NW Financial Group" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2024-06-11", "last_award_date": "2024-06-11", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jun 11, 2024): $20,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240611-aca75a6a46", "date": "2024-06-11", "display": "$20,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 20000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Wastewater treatment plant assessment", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112024-1299", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112024-1299", "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": [] }, "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-20240611-aca75a6a46", "vendor": "NW Financial Group", "award_date": "2024-06-11", "record_sha256": "eac01678598b5aabb0cbea1836fcc6d35b683bd5c8b0d0397bcd6a8c63a55f29", "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/207?fileID=4966", "page": 46, "source_text_sha256": "75f8892ccb8b7542763a3283469d25c69e9a7fd4ef61cc77b26edd2e231fe34e", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112024-1299#page=4", "page": 4, "quote": "Resolution awarding a professional services contract to NW Financial Group, to develop an\nassessment of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mrs. Illis\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: Mr. Donnelly\n\nResult: Approved\n\fTownship Council Minutes\nCouncil Meeting — June 11, 2024\n", "reference": "Minutes item 6", "source_text_sha256": "9fe9edb4639b068bd0947ffa81f312e1fa8f8385c40c1bfe05ab1fe323a29aa6" }, "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/207?fileID=4966", "page": 46 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112024-1299#page=4", "page": 4 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240611-aca75a6a46", "date": "2024-06-11", "summary": "2024-06-11: Wastewater treatment plant assessment", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112024-1299", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112024-1299", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-2e5187b57e8f", "vendor": "NW Financial Group, LLC", "recorded_names": [ "NW Financial Group LLC", "NW Financial Group, LLC" ], "award_count": 7, "first_award_date": "2020-01-02", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "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. Resolution describes a Fair and Open process under New Jersey pay-to-play law. Selection details remain unverified for 4 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): not to exceed $20,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-31411c495f", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $20,000.00", "amount": 20000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 20000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Financial Advisory Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-31411c495f", "vendor": "NW Financial Group, LLC", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "c819d9f0c974c85447fd1f600d11b336e682f920786b31fb8738aa2f5bc404e6", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $70,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Planner Contract Awarded to: Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service: Auditor Services Amount: Not to exceed $58,000.00 Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $25,000.00 Service: Bond Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) 3 Mountain View Rd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $160,000.00 Service: Eng. Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: NW Financial Group, LLC 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Financial Advisory Services", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250204-2f7a4c7eed", "date": "2025-02-04", "display": "$2,500 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 2500, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 2500, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "PILOT billing services", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042025-1392", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-e69d2dd06d", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Financial advisor", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-034264b163", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Financial advisor", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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. 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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, 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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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, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=34", "page": 34, "source_text_sha256": "876f2a742e631e0e994bc58e8185992d5da994f4e2b18f4d5d1a3496cd7fbe5d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "28. Resolution appointing NW Financial Group, LLC as Financial Advisor for the Township of\n Berkeley Heights for the term to expire on December 3 1,2021.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Vamerin\n Seconder: Mr. Couto\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 28; p9", "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=34", "page": 34 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-4a0d743d49", "date": "2020-01-02", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Financial Advisor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=34", "page": 34, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=10", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=34", "page": 34 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "representative_listed_claims", "summary": "1 representative listed claim(s), with source pages and invoice/PO references. These are vendor-level examples, may include other contracts, and are not a complete spending or cleared-payment total. 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Not a complete spending history.", "award_id": null, "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11698/Bill-list-6-9-26#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": "NW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC C26-0006 C\n\n 1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $117.50 6-01-20-130-028 B FIN - Professional Services R 01/07/26 05/29/26 34237" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11698/Bill-list-6-9-26#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": "NW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC C26-0006 C\n\n 1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $117.50 6-01-20-130-028 B FIN - Professional Services R 01/07/26 05/29/26 34237" } ], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-4a0d743d49", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Financial Advisor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=34", "page": 34, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-c9400a0c05", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Financial advisor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=34", "page": 34, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-532a0cf3ae", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Financial Advisor", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-034264b163", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Financial advisor", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-e69d2dd06d", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Financial advisor", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250204-2f7a4c7eed", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary": "2025-02-04: PILOT billing services", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-31411c495f", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Financial Advisory Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=10", "page": 10, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=34", "page": 34, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=34", "page": 34, "excerpt": null }, { "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 }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-6aa1631aacbe", "vendor": "Palumbo Renaud & DeAppolonia", "recorded_names": [ "Palumbo Renaud & DeAppolonia" ], "award_count": 2, "first_award_date": "2019-01-01", "last_award_date": "2020-01-02", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 2, 2020): $50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-172ab2bde1", "date": "2020-01-02", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Tax Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "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": [] }, "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-20200102-172ab2bde1", "vendor": "Palumbo Renaud & DeAppolonia", "award_date": "2020-01-02", "record_sha256": "c423a89458b64fcef25c6c5bf0e6cd1e6e2c3cc240d4fedff3c5e4e3609028a6", "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 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. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Palumbo Renaud & DeAppolonia, as Township\nTax Attorney in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover:\nSeconder:\nAyes:\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nMr. Medeiros\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 34; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-692246749c", "date": "2019-01-01", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Tax Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=14", "page": 14, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=6", "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": [] }, "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-20190101-692246749c", "vendor": "Palumbo Renaud & DeAppolonia", "award_date": "2019-01-01", "record_sha256": "d2bca7dbc769235da65dca36ba375bbd50250a29921f2112faaaa2b0dabc4e78", "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 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. 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Selection details remain unverified for 3 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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. 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A formal-bidding exemption does not establish that no competition occurred.", "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-20251021-995a1b8853", "vendor": "Paulus, Sokolowski, and Sartor, LLC (PS&S)", "award_date": "2025-10-21", "record_sha256": "8cf86210052de26832670700993c1d5bccba6b7f3f8cab9ee13c3fd1cd4441f6", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave PO BOX 426 Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $89,590.00 Service: professional engineering services, including surveying, engineering and construction management services, for the Improvements to Emerson Lane NJDOT MA25 (Plainfield Avenue to Municipal Boundary) project Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski, and Sartor, LLC (PS&S) 3 Mountain View Rd Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $53,500.00 Service: for professional engineering services, including engineering design, construction administration, and construction observation services for the peracetic acid (PAA) system repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "92ddacdbdc42dad4c71229b4989f6c2b0580e9bfcc44e092b71733a02f0b69ca", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "page": 1, "quote": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\nawarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid:\n\n Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group\n 34 Park Ave\n PO BOX 426\n Lyndhurst, NJ 07071\n Amount: not to exceed $89,590.00\n Service: professional engineering services, including surveying,\n engineering and construction management services, for the\n Improvements to Emerson Lane NJDOT MA25 (Plainfield\n Avenue to Municipal Boundary) project\n\n Contract Awarded to: Paulus, Sokolowski, and Sartor, LLC (PS&S)\n 3 Mountain View Rd\n Warren, NJ 07059\n Amount: not to exceed $53,500.00\n Service: for professional engineering services, including engineering\n design, construction administration, and construction\n observation services for the peracetic acid (PAA) system repairs\n at the Wastewater Treatment Plant", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 10712", "source_text_sha256": "92ddacdbdc42dad4c71229b4989f6c2b0580e9bfcc44e092b71733a02f0b69ca" }, "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/283?fileID=6637", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10712/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-21-25-posted-102325", "page": 1 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250218-b12e8b0bb4", "date": "2025-02-18", "display": "$196,137 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 196137, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 196137, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Enclosed waste gas flare project engineering", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182025-1395", "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": [] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250121-ea2596bc7c", "date": "2025-01-21", "display": "$380,650 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 380650, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 380650, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Wastewater plant electrical upgrades engineering/design/bidding", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-1378", "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" } ] }, "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-ea2596bc7c", "vendor": "Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC (PS&S)", "award_date": "2025-01-21", "record_sha256": "06d4faaedae7397faa3ef0bc0c6091057d738bd99e268df2d0a0575f2d39a378", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heights that the Mayor and/or the Township Administrator of the Township of Berkeley Heights are hereby authorized to execute and attest to an agreement with PS&S for engineering services, preliminary/final design and bidding services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Project, in an amount not to exceed $380,650.00, pursuant to their proposal dated November 7, 2024. 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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250121-ea2596bc7c", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary": "2025-01-21: Wastewater plant electrical upgrades engineering/design/bidding", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250218-b12e8b0bb4", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary": "2025-02-18: Enclosed waste gas flare project engineering", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20251021-995a1b8853", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary": "2025-10-21: for professional engineering services, including engineering design, construction administration, and construction observation services for the peracetic acid (PAA) system repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant", "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 } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-2c49400e25", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Eng. Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "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" }, { "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" }, { "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": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-e45cbaf0d28c", "vendor": "Phillips Preiss", "recorded_names": [ "Phillips Preiss" ], "award_count": 6, "first_award_date": "2019-01-01", "last_award_date": "2024-01-02", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 4 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 2, 2024): $50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-20323a666b", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Township planner", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-e66beddff4", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Township planner", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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. 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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 Phillips Preiss is appointed Township Planner for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, not to exceed $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "source_text_sha256": "876f2a742e631e0e994bc58e8185992d5da994f4e2b18f4d5d1a3496cd7fbe5d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=11", "page": 11, "quote": "36. 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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:\n\nMrs. Poage\n12\n\n\f\nTownship Council Minutes\nReorganization Meeting — January 2, 2020\n\nSeconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n\nAyes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: — None\n\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 35; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-fec50d63f2", "date": "2019-01-01", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Township Planner", "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=19", "page": 19, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "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": [] }, "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-fec50d63f2", "vendor": "Phillips Preiss", "award_date": "2019-01-01", "record_sha256": "c2b2d3ba3488f81d8f5d2a15c8559a91948b6bf87892a4596500b7da4ad67e73", "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 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. 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=19", "page": 19 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=7", "page": 7 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-fec50d63f2", "date": "2019-01-01", "summary": "2019-01-01: Township Planner", "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=19", "page": 19, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-10616ce406", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Township Planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-68e6e6ae8f", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Township planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-ed238acf18", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Township Planner", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=65", "page": 65, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-e66beddff4", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Township planner", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-20323a666b", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Township planner", "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" } ] } ], "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=19", "page": 19, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=12", "page": 12, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=65", "page": 65, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-29ac3fc22a77", "vendor": "PS&S", "recorded_names": [ "PS&S" ], "award_count": 8, "first_award_date": "2023-01-04", "last_award_date": "2024-05-07", "selection_method": { "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. Resolution uses the wording “Unfair and Open process.” The wording is quoted as printed; the solicitation and selection steps have not been independently established. Selection details remain unverified for 5 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (May 7, 2024): $98,033 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240507-e2ca4395e0", "date": "2024-05-07", "display": "$98,033 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 98033.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Sewer collection system CCTV inspection program engineering", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072024-1286", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072024-1286", "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": [] }, "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-20240507-e2ca4395e0", "vendor": "PS&S", "award_date": "2024-05-07", "record_sha256": "ea2f0925ff07ff7df3fa480a525bbe2d311733ae5cc83bcef58c663427dc006a", "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/203?fileID=4693", "page": 6, "source_text_sha256": "bb7ee0dcb971b20e82e0adb437d140b921ca3b96ee4d43738751a089924ac0f3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072024-1286#page=3", "page": 3, "quote": "Resolution awarding a professional engineering services contract to PS&S for Sewer\nCollection System — Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Inspection Program, in an amount not to\nexceed $98,033.00.\n\nApproval of Resolution\n\nMover: Mr. Donnelly\n\nSeconder: Mr. Foster\n\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mr. Machado, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\n\nAbstain: None\n\nAbsent: Mrs. Illis\n\nResult; Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 3", "source_text_sha256": "1ed0d9e6ccd3fb86480a3f7b9ff8250d7f551afc718403cd50ac0af8d5080079" }, "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/203?fileID=4693", "page": 9, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/203?fileID=4693", "page": 12, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/203?fileID=4693", "page": 6 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072024-1286#page=3", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-679e4bd26d", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Wastewater treatment plant engineering", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20231121-c7e171db6d", "date": "2023-11-21", "display": "$66,880 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 66880.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Peracetic acid system replacement: construction management", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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Consent Agenda Resolutions (a-d)\na. Resolution authorizing the release of a cash bond, for the property located at 14\nHastings Road, in the amount of $2,000.\n\nb. Resolution authorizing the release of a cash bond in the amount of $3,000, for the\nproperty located at 299 Garfield Street.\n\nc. Resolution authorizing the redemption of a Tax Sale Certificate, in the amount of\n$6,895.74, for the property located at 63 Park Edge.\n\nd. Resolution authorizing the redemption of a Tax Sale Certificate, in the amount of\n$47,022.68, for the property located at 82 Delmore Lane.\n\nApproval of Consent Agenda Resolutions #8 a-d\nMover: Mr. Foster\nSeconder: Mr. Varnerin\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr, Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\n‘Nays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: — None\nResult: Approved\n\nINTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES\n\nPublic Hearing and Final Adoption Scheduled for March 21, 2023.\nThe Clerk presented and read:\n\nPULLED\n1. ORDINANCE REAPPROPRIATING $22,742.50 FROM THE CAPITAL\nIMPROVEMENT FUND NOT NEEDED FOR ", "reference": "Minutes item 7", "source_text_sha256": "6641324ef949e8435e3f7b839514658a7e5de55aa709f54506731fcc86aaea98" }, "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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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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02212023-1118", "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. 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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. 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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": 55 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100#page=10", "page": 10 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. 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Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-5609f6bbfe", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Wastewater treatment plant engineering", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230221-1f4673760c", "date": "2023-02-21", "summary": "2023-02-21: Wastewater plant improvements: preliminary/final design and bidding", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230411-2a70633713", "date": "2023-04-11", "summary": "2023-04-11: Enclosed waste gas flare: engineering design and bidding", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04112023-1143", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20231121-7247555e68", "date": "2023-11-21", "summary": "2023-11-21: Micro C and magnesium hydroxide chemical feed systems: engineering design and bidding", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20231121-c7e171db6d", "date": "2023-11-21", "summary": "2023-11-21: Peracetic acid system replacement: construction management", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20231121-a9b1d4398c", "date": "2023-11-21", "summary": "2023-11-21: Sand disk filter and main influent pump replacement: construction management", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-679e4bd26d", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Wastewater treatment plant engineering", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240507-e2ca4395e0", "date": "2024-05-07", "summary": "2024-05-07: Sewer collection system CCTV inspection program engineering", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072024-1286", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "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" }, { "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" }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04112023-1143", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-1217", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "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" }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072024-1286", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-59bd475aa967", "vendor": "PS&S LLC", "recorded_names": [ "PS&S LLC" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2022-08-16", "last_award_date": "2022-08-16", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Aug 16, 2022): $198,700 — Award cap; see notes", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220816-e23161b2ce", "date": "2022-08-16", "display": "$198,700 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 198700, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 198700, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Design and bidding for new enclosed waste gas flare and hot water boiler systems at wastewater treatment plant", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08162022-1039#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08162022-1039?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08162022-1039#page=4", "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": [] }, "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-20220816-e23161b2ce", "vendor": "PS&S LLC", "award_date": "2022-08-16", "record_sha256": "eedfa66bfdaded3bd3056ebe6a6583c668df65678214b7c4b5264ac17264852f", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "$198,700.00, pursuant to their proposal dated April 11, 2022. This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(1) 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.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08162022-1039?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42, "source_text_sha256": "7ce9ffc5cd5d9d627d37e10fb0ab1635133fd3a34ad048d9c840e8c5321d6437", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08162022-1039#page=4", "page": 4, "quote": "4. 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08162022-1039?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08162022-1039#page=4", "page": 4 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220816-e23161b2ce", "date": "2022-08-16", "summary": "2022-08-16: Design and bidding for new enclosed waste gas flare and hot water boiler systems at wastewater treatment plant", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08162022-1039#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08162022-1039?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08162022-1039#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08162022-1039?packet=true#page=42", "page": 42, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. 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Selection details remain unverified for 0 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 4, 2023): Not stated", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-b68a23ede2", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Wastewater plant operations assistance", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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-b68a23ede2", "vendor": "Robert Fischer / PS&S", "award_date": "2023-01-04", "record_sha256": "96d6e873bc47428cc6fdc0b4b22a76aa019a20a4e11ca1adcbc5ec220e95eb13", "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/125?fileID=2883", "page": 68, "source_text_sha256": "90c64fea174f3051dad5f3e6e4ca9f1fcf8fa3a23a553b7ecdd6b0653b001794", "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 approving the professional services, for Operations Assistance Services, from Robert\nFischer with PS&S, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Foster\nSeconder: Mr. Varnerin\nAyes: Mr. Couto, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Poage, Mr. Varnerin\nNone\nNone\n7 None\nResult: Approved\n", "reference": "Minutes item 44", "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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Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-b68a23ede2", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Wastewater plant operations assistance", "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" } ] } ], "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. 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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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 4, 2023): $100,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-21f2dce7ae", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$100,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 100000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; 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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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-f1a333334a", "date": "2022-01-04", "display": "$100,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 100000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 100000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Municipal Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=2", "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": [] }, "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-f1a333334a", "vendor": "Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher PA", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "6e26db8815847029f80a866c8a6fd4d12e5ae359614a012ac002aec90846e6c8", "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 Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, PA is appointed as Municipal Attorney for the Township of Beenly 31, 2625r the calendar yet onet 0,00, 2022 and ending BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials are hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick & Fisher, PA;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=9", "page": 9, "source_text_sha256": "da7830324e978bdb10df3a583be6e5e520a392618c350506d24d8b71eb4cb5a6", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=2", "page": 2, "quote": "1. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Gillespie, O'Grodnick &\n Fisher, PA as Municipal Attorney in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.\n\n\n Approval 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 1; p2", "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=9", "page": 9 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=2", "page": 2 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-f1a333334a", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Municipal Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-21f2dce7ae", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Municipal attorney", "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" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=2", "page": 2, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-d89c1cb3c682", "vendor": "Sherwood Logan & Associates", "recorded_names": [ "Sherwood Logan & Associates" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2026-10-06", "last_award_date": "2026-10-06", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Oct 6, 2026): not to exceed $59,480.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20261006-406d2709e1", "date": "2026-10-06", "display": "not to exceed $59,480.00", "amount": 59480.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 59480.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "the purchase of three (3) Varec condensate gas accumulators", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12082/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-06-26-posted-10726", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12082/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-06-26-posted-10726", "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": [] }, "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-20261006-406d2709e1", "vendor": "Sherwood Logan & Associates", "award_date": "2026-10-06", "record_sha256": "d317a366a44b520ca7917c5025d455bd965f54e0e5d6ff694593257d7dc5a060", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following contract without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5,(1)(gg) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following contract without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: Sherwood Logan & Associates, 2140 Renard Court, Annapolis, MD, 21401 Amount: not to exceed $59,480.00 Service: the purchase of three (3) Varec condensate gas accumulators", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12082/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-06-26-posted-10726", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "4f5ecb02b73932f20ba401571d43738a301ff1587baf61f8192393945498a164", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12082/LN---Award-of-Contracts---10-06-26-posted-10726", "page": 1, "quote": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5,(1)(gg) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has\nawarded the following contract without competitive bid:\n\n Contract Awarded to: Sherwood Logan & Associates, 2140 Renard Court, Annapolis, MD, 21401\n Amount: not to exceed $59,480.00\n Service: the purchase of three (3) Varec condensate gas accumulators", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 12082", "source_text_sha256": "4f5ecb02b73932f20ba401571d43738a301ff1587baf61f8192393945498a164" }, "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/_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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. 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This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-ce4117aeacf4", "vendor": "Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Co., Inc.", "recorded_names": [ "Smith-Sondy Asphalt Construction Co., Inc." ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2025-08-19", "last_award_date": "2025-08-19", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Aug 19, 2025): not to exceed $619,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20250819-3aa63ad49e", "date": "2025-08-19", "display": "not to exceed $619,000.00", "amount": 619000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 619000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "road repairs", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10510/LN---Award-of-Contracts---8-19-25", "selection_process": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and selection process not yet verified for this award. 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These are vendor-level examples, may include other contracts, and are not a complete spending or cleared-payment total. Bill-list headers filter Paid: N.", "items": [ { "date": "2026-06-09", "list_date": "2026-06-09", "amount": 5880, "amount_text": "$5,880.00 listed claim", "status": "Listed; row status R; bill-list filter Paid: N", "description": "MARCH 2026 HAULING SLUDGE", "invoice_number": "8749", "invoice_date": null, "service_period": "March 2026, as stated", "po_number": "26-01338", "po_date": "2026-05-11", "received_date_as_printed": "2026-05-29", "vendor_as_printed": "SPECTRASERV INC", "payment_interpretation": "Listed claim in a public bill list; not proof of a paid or cleared transaction. Vendor-level example only: not attributed to a particular no-bid award, and it may relate to another contract. 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This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-f521bec5e12f", "vendor": "Suplee Clooney", "recorded_names": [ "Suplee Clooney" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2024-01-02", "last_award_date": "2024-01-02", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 0 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 2, 2024): Not stated", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-e6438b39d1", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Township auditor", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-e6438b39d1", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Township auditor", "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" } ] } ], "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-7f831489658d", "vendor": "Suplee Clooney & Co.", "recorded_names": [ "Suplee Clooney & Co." ], "award_count": 2, "first_award_date": "2019-01-01", "last_award_date": "2020-01-02", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 2, 2020): Not stated", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-a098b1d6c9", "date": "2020-01-02", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Township Auditor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=31", "page": 31, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "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": [] }, "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-a098b1d6c9", "vendor": "Suplee Clooney & Co.", "award_date": "2020-01-02", "record_sha256": "61285170336595d77856c93768e281f82a0b5f6a4cf8b77cc642c7e82f545eff", "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, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=31", "page": 31, "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": "24, Resolution consenting to the appointment of Suplee Clooney & Co., as Township Auditor.\n\nApproval of Resolution\nMover: Mr. Yellin\nSeconder: Mr. Medeiros\nAyes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Medeiros, Mrs. Poage and Mr. Yellin\n\n9\n\n\n\f\nNays:\nAbstain:\nAbsent:\n\nTownship Council Minutes\nReorganization Meeting — January 2, 2020\n\nNone\nNone\nNone\n\nResult; Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 24; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=31", "page": 31 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-bdabc8774a", "date": "2019-01-01", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Township Auditor", "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 } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=5", "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 Suplee Clooney & Co., as Township Auditor.\n\n\nMr. Couto noted that he has not yet spoken with this auditor.\n\n\nMr. Yellin noted his past experience with this firm and shared his endorsement.\n\n\nMrs. Kingsley explained that her \"no\" vote is not in opposition to the firm. 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. 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This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-40815f0e9b68", "vendor": "Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC", "recorded_names": [ "Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2026-01-07", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): Not to exceed $58,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-d362643bfc", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "Not to exceed $58,000.00", "amount": 58000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 58000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Auditor Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-d362643bfc", "vendor": "Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "569b7918b42845b6cd470d85ea3dd0ec377b476cd9670097063ecf3b7ecf512d", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $70,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Planner Contract Awarded to: Suplee, Clooney & Company, LLC 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service: Auditor Services Amount: Not to exceed $58,000.00", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-d362643bfc", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Auditor Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-9b75fc54d32b", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC", "recorded_names": [ "Surenian, Edwards & Nolan LLC", "Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC" ], "award_count": 4, "first_award_date": "2020-01-02", "last_award_date": "2023-01-04", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 3 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 4, 2023): $50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-fcbb7e5bd2", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable housing attorney", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-885a97e7d4", "date": "2022-01-04", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable Housing Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=39", "page": 39, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "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": [] }, "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-20220104-885a97e7d4", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards & Nolan LLC", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "5e7e121270717667ac51420857f4d1f4a590ef821606ac641bbb0913e1128fc3", "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 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=39", "page": 39 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-819c238248", "date": "2021-01-05", "display": "$50,000.00", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable housing attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=29", "page": 29, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "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": [] }, "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-20210105-819c238248", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC", "award_date": "2021-01-05", "record_sha256": "3fa6813b92c775cd44146a89a4f7caaa5ce8e9795754bf027b4e67cbf1b94801", "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 Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC is appointed Affordable Housing Attorney for the Township of Berkeley Heights for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=29", "page": 29, "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": "23. 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. Yellin\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\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 23; 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. 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=29", "page": 29 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-7ee701e230", "date": "2020-01-02", "display": "$50,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 50000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 50000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable Housing Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=29", "page": 29, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "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": [] }, "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-20200102-7ee701e230", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards & Nolan LLC", "award_date": "2020-01-02", "record_sha256": "031c105a01dd4c809b58c33ae4dbf9a28054747bb0de6c79aeef599b8c9c0c4c", "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 Surenian, Edwards & Nolan, LLC is appointed Affordable Housing 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 $50,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=29", "page": 29, "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": "22. 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. Medeiros\nSeconder: Mrs. Brahimaj\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 22; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=29", "page": 29 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-7ee701e230", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Affordable Housing Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=29", "page": 29, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-819c238248", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Affordable housing attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=29", "page": 29, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-885a97e7d4", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Affordable Housing Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=39", "page": 39, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-fcbb7e5bd2", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Affordable housing attorney", "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" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=9", "page": 9, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=29", "page": 29, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=29", "page": 29, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=39", "page": 39, "excerpt": null }, { "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-c79a672241e4", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC", "recorded_names": [ "Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC" ], "award_count": 2, "first_award_date": "2024-01-02", "last_award_date": "2026-01-07", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 1 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 7, 2026): not to exceed $30,000.00", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-e4176257db", "date": "2026-01-07", "display": "not to exceed $30,000.00", "amount": 30000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 30000.0, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable Housing Attorney Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "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": [] }, "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-20260107-e4176257db", "vendor": "Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC", "award_date": "2026-01-07", "record_sha256": "8a6cf9385c280ece8b3a082d726779e11b541aa93323a205932035e87c74d337", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid", "context_excerpt": "Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11—5(1)(a)(i) the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has awarded the following Professional Services contract(s) without competitive bid: Contract Awarded to: CGP&H 1249 South River Road, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Amount: not to exceed $8,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Services Contract Awarded to: Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC 311 Broadway, Suite A, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Affordable Housing Attorney Services", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-7496b46b42", "date": "2024-01-02", "display": "$50,000 — Amount stated in minutes or packet", "amount": 50000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "stated_authorization", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Affordable housing attorney", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227", "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" } ] }, "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. 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": 33 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022024-1227#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240102-7496b46b42", "date": "2024-01-02", "summary": "2024-01-02: Affordable housing attorney", "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" } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-e4176257db", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Affordable Housing Attorney Services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "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" }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-6e60c1d67b07", "vendor": "The Rodgers Group LLC", "recorded_names": [ "The Rodgers Group LLC" ], "award_count": 1, "first_award_date": "2022-02-15", "last_award_date": "2022-02-15", "selection_method": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Solicitation, quotations and vendor-selection criteria have not yet been verified for these awards.", "items": [], "sources": [] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Feb 15, 2022): $39,900 — Award cap; see notes", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220215-8169911828", "date": "2022-02-15", "display": "$39,900 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 39900, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 39900, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Consulting for police NJSACOP accreditation", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152022-972#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-972?packet=true#page=6", "page": 6, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152022-972#page=8", "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": [] }, "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-20220215-8169911828", "vendor": "The Rodgers Group LLC", "award_date": "2022-02-15", "record_sha256": "733cf3480a77305a0d9d893acef301344412b043485bcd067f69629dabe0ca6a", "evidence_type": "explicit_without_bids", "selection_category": "not_established", "quote": "This contract is awarded without competitive bids", "context_excerpt": "NISACOP Accreditation. This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(I) 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.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-972?packet=true#page=6", "page": 6, "source_text_sha256": "6c14da65deb25f98312c8d571edc589b45fcc98694e10b1828cf8a2238e27a59", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152022-972#page=8", "page": 8, "quote": "2. Resolution awarding a contract to The Rodgers Group, LLC., for consulting services to assist the\n Berkeley Heights Police Department in attaining NJSACOP Accreditation, in an amount not to\n exceed $39,900.00.\n\n\n Approval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Couto\n Seconder: Mrs. Kingsley\n Ayes: Mrs. Brahimaj, Mr. Couto, M;r. Foster, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Varnerin\n Nays: None\n Abstain: None\n Absent: Mr. Donnelly\n Result: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 2; p8", "source_text_sha256": "350f5e520d4316dc5de4acd826401a6c94161feee3dfad63d30586a9a01029fc" }, "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/_02152022-972?packet=true#page=2", "page": 2, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-972?packet=true#page=18", "page": 18, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-972?packet=true#page=6", "page": 6 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152022-972#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. 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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, 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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This contract is awarded without competitive bids as a \"professional services contract\" in accordance withN.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, et seq.;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202021-845?packet=true#page=26", "page": 26, "source_text_sha256": "30dc3d1625fd9233853800ac03a50c3d4ae11c940e25b23b4e924133c7990454", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202021-845#page=5", "page": 5, "quote": "4. 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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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, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=33", "page": 33, "source_text_sha256": "876f2a742e631e0e994bc58e8185992d5da994f4e2b18f4d5d1a3496cd7fbe5d", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=9", "page": 9, "quote": "27. 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Services Related to Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: NW Financial Group, LLC 522 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Financial Advisory Services Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $200,000.00 Service: General Engineering Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Property & Casualty Broker Services Contract Awarded to: Brown & Brown Metro, LLC 56 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 Service: Insurance Broker Services: Employee Benefits Broker Contract Awarded to: Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C. 25 Independence Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $40,000.00 Service: Labor/Personnel Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser 30-B Vreeland Rd # 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $145,000.00 Service: Municipal Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Moshood Muftau Service: Municipal Prosecutor Contract Awarded to: Neglia Group 34 Park Ave, PO BOX 426, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Back-up S3 Licensed Operator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Awarded to: Integra Realty Resources 25A Vreeland Rd, Suite 100, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Amount: not to exceed $15,000.00 Service: Professional Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services Contract Awarded to: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, NJ 07068 Amount: not to exceed $65,000.00 Service: Redevelopment Counsel Services Contract Awarded to: DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. 15 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 Amount: not to exceed $50,000.00 Service: Tax Attorney Services Contract Awarded to: Harbor Consultants, Inc. 30 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 Amount: not to exceed $30,000.00 Service: Township Planner Contract Awarded to: Weber Dowd Law LLC 365 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Amount: not to exceed $5,000.00 Service: Special Conflict Attorney Contract Awarded to: Weber Dowd Law LLC 365 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Amount: not to exceed $20,000.00 Service: Special Attorney for OPRA Requests", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1, "source_text_sha256": "cb146e4e3ad84a01ce9468213a5fd2b0f6d7edb6d6f66004d31e6239dcf4341c", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7, "quote": "Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-3 throush 2026-74\nMover: Mrs. Illis\nSeconder: Mrs. Poage\nAyes: Mr. Foster, Mrs. Illis, Mr. Machado, Mr. Medeiros, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Poage\nNays: None\nAbstain: None\nAbsent: None\nResult: Adopted", "reference": "Clerk notice; Document 11043", "source_text_sha256": "878c8d4f2e8c2acf17f66983a55a969ac7ac0300715539bbcf87de998cdd4089" }, "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/_01072026-1492?packet=true", "page": null, "label": "Official classification review record" }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": 1 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1492", "page": 7 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-38d13ab589", "date": "2020-01-02", "display": "$100,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 100000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 100000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Municipal Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=3", "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": [] }, "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-20200102-38d13ab589", "vendor": "Weber Dowd Law LLC", "award_date": "2020-01-02", "record_sha256": "002c9c6224d53e0c37e69270f1cc519cf73c820b48444b9dc24b2eb3ad8919be", "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 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. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Weber Dowd Law LLC as Municipal Attorney in\nan amount not to exceed $100,000.00.\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\nResult: Approved", "reference": "Minutes item 1; p3", "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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=8", "page": 8 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=3", "page": 3 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-f404e9ca15", "date": "2019-01-01", "display": "$100,000 — Award cap; see notes", "amount": 100000, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 100000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Municipal Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=4", "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": [] }, "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. 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, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=7", "page": 7, "source_text_sha256": "ac2a73d10590a549539ce643bebb30850e2fcf1a1cf74bca57ada1ad146b85c3", "reviewed_on": "2026-10-19", "adoption": { "confirmed": true, "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=4", "page": 4, "quote": "1. 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", "reference": "Minutes item 1; p4", "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=7", "page": 7 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=4", "page": 4 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "representative_listed_claims", "summary": "1 representative listed claim(s), with source pages and invoice/PO references. These are vendor-level examples, may include other contracts, and are not a complete spending or cleared-payment total. Bill-list headers filter Paid: N.", "items": [ { "date": "2026-05-05", "list_date": "2026-05-05", "amount": 2079, "amount_text": "$2,079.00 listed claim", "status": "Listed; row status R; bill-list filter Paid: N", "description": "March 2026 OPRA Services", "invoice_number": "1590", "invoice_date": null, "service_period": "March 2026, as stated", "po_number": "26-01148", "po_date": "2026-04-23", "received_date_as_printed": "2026-04-28", "vendor_as_printed": "WEBER DOWD LAW, LLC", "payment_interpretation": "Listed claim in a public bill list; not proof of a paid or cleared transaction. Vendor-level example only: not attributed to a particular no-bid award, and it may relate to another contract. Not a complete spending history.", "award_id": null, "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11536/Bill-List-05-05-26#page=18", "page": 18, "excerpt": "WEBER DOWD LAW, LLC\n26-01148 04/23/26 March 2026 OPRA Services C26-0011 C\n 1 March 2026 OPRA Services $2,079.00 6-01-20-155-028 B LEG - Professional Services R 01/07/26 04/28/26 1590 N" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Public township bill list — representative listed claim", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11536/Bill-List-05-05-26#page=18", "page": 18, "excerpt": "WEBER DOWD LAW, LLC\n26-01148 04/23/26 March 2026 OPRA Services C26-0011 C\n 1 March 2026 OPRA Services $2,079.00 6-01-20-155-028 B LEG - Professional Services R 01/07/26 04/28/26 1590 N" } ], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20190101-f404e9ca15", "date": "2019-01-01", "summary": "2019-01-01: Municipal Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20200102-38d13ab589", "date": "2020-01-02", "summary": "2020-01-02: Municipal Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-34576c4fa8", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Special Attorney for OPRA Requests", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20260107-80546e481d", "date": "2026-01-07", "summary": "2026-01-07: Special Conflict Attorney", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01012019-359#page=4", "page": 4, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01012019-359?packet=true#page=7", "page": 7, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01022020-599#page=3", "page": 3, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01022020-599?packet=true#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11043/LN---Award-of-Contracts---Reorganization-2026-posted-1826", "page": null, "excerpt": null } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-1f307f4b34f5", "vendor": "Wielkotz & Company", "recorded_names": [ "Wielkotz & Company" ], "award_count": 3, "first_award_date": "2021-01-05", "last_award_date": "2023-01-04", "selection_method": { "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. Selection details remain unverified for 2 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "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" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Jan 4, 2023): Not stated", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-5f7114b5c4", "date": "2023-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Township auditor", "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" } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-1100", "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" } ] }, "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 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-ecc0e09bfe", "date": "2022-01-04", "display": "Not stated", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Township Auditor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "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": [] }, "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-ecc0e09bfe", "vendor": "Wielkotz & Company", "award_date": "2022-01-04", "record_sha256": "6fbaa56433109540aafc5671d68281f363999f40d95fd87bd58c32fd5439639d", "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, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022;", "source_url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "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": "27. Resolution consenting to the appointment ofWielkotz & Company as Township Auditor.\n\n\nApproval of Resolution\n Mover: Mr. Foster\n\n\f\n Township Council Minutes\n Council Reorganization Meeting - January 4,2022\n\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 27; 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. This does not establish absence of all competition.", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-9b059b570f", "date": "2021-01-05", "display": "Not stated in minutes heading", "amount": null, "semantics": { "kind": "not_stated", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": null, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Amount not established in the reviewed record." }, "purpose": "Auditor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=31", "page": 31, "excerpt": null } ], "source": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "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": [] }, "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. 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=31", "page": 31 }, { "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8 } ] } } } ] }, "charges_payments": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "No representative bill-list charge has yet been verified for this recorded vendor name. This does not establish that no charges or payments exist.", "items": [], "sources": [], "total": null }, "promised_work": { "status": "stated_scope", "summary": "Work stated in the source-confirmed awards and linked proposals. Actual completion, quality and value for money have not yet been verified.", "items": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20210105-9b059b570f", "date": "2021-01-05", "summary": "2021-01-05: Auditor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=31", "page": 31, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20220104-ecc0e09bfe", "date": "2022-01-04", "summary": "2022-01-04: Township Auditor", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": null } ] }, { "award_id": "bh-nb-20230104-5f7114b5c4", "date": "2023-01-04", "summary": "2023-01-04: Township auditor", "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" } ] } ], "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052021-785#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052021-785?packet=true#page=31", "page": 31, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042022-950#page=8", "page": 8, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Procurement basis record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042022-950?packet=true#page=43", "page": 43, "excerpt": null }, { "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" } ] }, "verified_results": { "status": "not_verified", "summary": "Independently documented deliverables, outcomes and value for money have not yet been verified. This is a research gap, not a finding that no work or benefit occurred.", "items": [], "sources": [] } }, { "id": "bh-vendor-843ed5f73f17", "vendor": "Winning Strategies Washington / Hoboken Strategy Group, Inc.", "recorded_names": [ "Winning Strategies Washington / Hoboken Strategy Group, Inc." ], "award_count": 2, "first_award_date": "2023-03-21", "last_award_date": "2024-02-06", "selection_method": { "status": "as_stated", "summary": "Resolution states the contract is awarded without competitive bids as professional services and uses the wording “Unfair and Open process.” The wording is quoted as printed; the solicitation and selection steps have not been independently established. Selection details remain unverified for 0 other source-confirmed awards.", "items": [], "sources": [ { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/131?fileID=3235#page=11", "page": 11, "excerpt": "Resolution authorizes up to $120,000 for government-affairs strategy and federal funding advocacy under the professional-services exception, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i); it prints the wording “Unfair and Open process.”" }, { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/188?fileID=4093#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": "Resolution authorizes up to $132,000 for government-affairs strategy and federal funding advocacy under the professional-services exception, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i); it prints the wording “Unfair and Open process.”" } ] }, "authorized_price": { "summary": "Latest award (Feb 6, 2024): Not to exceed $132,000", "awards": [ { "award_id": "bh-nb-20240206-351f426760", "date": "2024-02-06", "display": "Not to exceed $132,000", "amount": 132000.0, "semantics": { "kind": "authorization_cap", "currency": "USD", "period": null, "aggregate_cap": 132000, "actual_spending": null, "notes": "Authorization or stated amount only; not verified actual spending." }, "purpose": "Government affairs services", "sources": [ { "label": "Award/adoption record", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02062024-1251", "page": null, "excerpt": null }, { "label": "Council packet — award resolution", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/188?fileID=4093#page=37", "page": 37, "excerpt": "Resolution authorizes up to $132,000 for government-affairs strategy and federal funding advocacy under the professional-services exception, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i); it prints the wording “Unfair and Open process.”" }, { "label": "Council packet — January 10, 2024 proposal", "url": "https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/188?fileID=4093#page=38", "page": 38, "excerpt": "Proposal, PDF pages 38–41: funding strategy, white papers, applications, introductions and meetings, ongoing advice/advocacy/status reports; fee $11,000 per month for twelve months plus limited reimbursable expenses. 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