HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 01:175No. 01-175 Date uf Adoption June 7, 2001
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES T & M ASSOCIATES
WHEREAS, there exists a need for specialized engineering services in connection
with the Borough of Carteret's sewerage treatment plant demolition project; and
WHEREAS, the Borough's Engineer, T & M Associates submitted a proposal,
dated May 29, 2001, for engineering investigation and design services and closure
plan preparation in an amount not to exceed $17,800.00 and for contract
administration and inspection services not to exceed $11,$00.00; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have reviewed the Engineer's proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available for
said purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows:
l. The proposal from T & M Associates, dated May 29, 2001, for
investigation and design engineering services and closure plan
preparation for a total cost not to exceed $17,800.00 for said services is
hereby approved;
2. The proposal from T & M Associates for contract administration and
inspection services at a total cost not to exceed $11,500.00 is hereby
approved;
3. Annexed hereto is a copy of the proposals;
4. This action is approved without competitive bids as an award of a
professional service contract. A notice of this award shall be advertised as
required by law.
Adopted this 7th day of June, 2001 and
Certified as a true copy if the original on
June 8th, 2001.
KATHLEEN M. BARNEY RMC/CMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
. L_Jun~e 7~ 2_~00_~
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06/07/2001 TIKI 09:46 FAX 752 3247621 GILL AND CHA~A$ ~006/009
Nicholas Ooldsaek, Adminis~ator
Cartcret Borough
20 Cooke Avenue
Carterei, NS 07008
Re: Sewage Treatment Plant Demolition
Dear Mr. Ooldsack:
The wastewater treatment facility, which is situated on Lot 1, Block 6.01, on Roosevelt Avenue
was taken out of operation approximately 10 years a~oo when a p,r~p station was com~a-ueted
adjacent to the plant. Al! wastewater gen~_a~d in thc Borough is now conveyed to this pump
~ation and pumped to the Middlesex Co,.mty Utilities Authority (MCUA). The wastewater
treaU~ent plaut generally eonsis'ts of a 60 x i00 briel¢ and ma~omy main building, a
bu/lding, several junction box chambers, miscellaneous piping, aad four large inground concrete
tanks (two clal'ifie~s and two xapid sand filter structures). There are several other chambers
dt~ including the gdt chamber at the head of the plant, a wet well and dry well within the mare
building, floceing channels alongside the main building and the chlorine contact lank.
In order to assist the Borough with the STP demolition, we will prepare a closure plan, prepare
plans and specifications for bidding the project and provide contract administration and
inspection services during the demolition work. The detailed scopo of services is as follows:
I. Prepare a plan to comply with NJDEP requirements regarding closure of the facility.
Complete the necessary psp__erwoflc and c~o~i,,*e the DEP field inspections of the plant
closure ac. tivi~es.
2. Investigate the areas o~ settlement that are occurring around and under the Sewer
Depastment office lxailer. Investigation will include ~ inspection of storm sewer and
possibly excavation of problem areas to identify the cause of the settlement. TV
inspection an&hr excavation costs are not included. Ihase costs will be borne by the
Borough under a separate purchase order.
3. Prepare an application to the Freehold Soil Conservation district for certification of a Soil
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. The application fee will be submitted to the
Borough for payment.
06/07/2001 TI~.~ 09:46 FA-~ 732 324762~. GILL AND CH.4~AS
Lc: Nicholas Go!dmack, Admlnlgtr~t0r CART-00660
Re: Sewage Tre.~tmcnt Plant Demolition May 29, 200 i
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4. Prepare an overall plan depicting the structures to bo demo'hshed and demolition
specifications for removal of all STP equipment and demolition of all s'a'Uctures including
thc main building, thc chlorine building and the miscellaneous ~,k.~ and chmmbers.
Drawings will be prepared using existing plans and it is ossumed that tar& depths can -~.
obtained from existing plans or will be obtained by Borough p~rsonnel. Su.wey of the
site, structures, or piping is not anticipated to be rcquire, d.
Based on discussions with you and thc Council-to date, thc cxt~nt'of demolition will bo
limited to abovcgrmmd slruc~urcs and all below ground structures to ~ d~pth of
approxilr~tcly 2-f~t below grac~. Disconnection and/or demolition of uny utilities will
be coordinated or addressed in the plarm and specifications as required.
5. The contr0.ct documents will include site restoration including tilling of ranks, site
grading, and surface treatment such as stone cover or topsoiling and se,~ding. Also
included will be .~torm sewer repairs or backfill of scaled ar~as as required in the vicinity
of the S~ver Department office.
6. Upon review of the plunc and specifications by the Borough and anthorization to
advertise, we will prepare the proje, et for bidding and receive bids approximately 3 to 4
weeks after advertising. Wo will review the bids and mske a reconunendation of award.
7. Upon BoroUgh award of the contract, we will prepare contract~ and forward them to thc
contractor for execution. Upon i¢c¢ipt of ~xecuted cont~a~ts from the COntractor, wc will
review sam~ ~nd forward them to thc Borough for attorney v~vicw and execution by the
Borough.
$. We ~il] arrange for and attend a pre-construction meeting with the contractor, the
Borough, and any ~/ffected utilities.
9. Perform COntract aclminlstmtion duties including coordination with the contractor,
coordination with the Borough, miscellaneous' corre~ondance and preparation of
payment certiticates and change orders, as neee~mty.
10. T&M will provide part-time on-site inspection (12 hours/week for an estimated 4-week
cons~action period) of the demolition to confirm the contractor's compliance with thc
¢onltact plans and spic,cations.
06/07/2002 TI~~ 09:47 FAX 732 3247621 GILL AND CHAIIAS ~008/009
"l M
Lc: Nicholas'Goldsack, Admiuistrator CART-00660'
Re: Sewage Treatment Plum Demolition May 29, 2001
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11. Based on a visual inspection of the interior of thc rani, STP building, ther~ is asbestos
.containing material present that must be properly identified, and removed and disposed of
,u an environmentally acceptable manner. Therefore, we will a~sist thc Borough in hiring
a professional ~nviroumcntal firm to conduct an asbestos surv~y and prepare bid
documents for removal and disposal.. The costs for the asbestos professional and removal
aad disposal arc not included her¢im
Wc estimate thc cost of the above inwstigation ~.d de$i~, engining $~r~Sc~s and ¢lo~ure pla.-i
preparation ~o be $17,800 and contract a&mini~tration and in.vpcction services w~ll not exceed
$!1,500.
Upon Council authorization~ we will cornmeuce work and complete the plans and speciiications
for the Borough's ~evicw within 60 days.
If you have auy questions concerning this matter please call.
Very truly yeurs,
DON.~LD $. NOP4~JT, P.B., P.P.
BOROUGH OF CAKTERET ENGLNEER
DJN':)'_tM:scc
Katk!een Barney , Borough Clerk
Robert Bergen, Esq.
r~m~ D~Blamo, ~,RO