Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Office Supplies. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Staples Contract and Commercial, LLC, Inc., 45 Cedar Lane, Englewood, New Jersey 07631 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $810,960.00 Funding Source: 2020 and 2021 Budgets/Department of Administration, Division of Central Purchasing/NW011-030-0303-83010-B2021/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services/NW011-030-0308-83010-B2021/ Department of Administration, Office of Personnel/NW011-030-0304-71280-B2021/Department of Administration, Office of Personnel/NW011-030-0304-83010-B2021/Department of Administration/Department of Economics and Housing Development, Division of Property Management/NW011-150-1504-83010-B2021 and NW011-110-1107-83010-B2021/Department of Finance, Accounts and Control/NW011-050-0502-83010-B2021/ Department of Finance, Grant Accounting/NW027-A18-EC835-83010-CDBG/Department of Finance, Division of Revenue and Department of Engineering, Director’s Office/NW011, 110-1101-83010-B2021/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83010-B2021/Department of Finance, Accounts and Control/NW011-050-0502-83010-B2021/ Department of Finance, Grant Accounting/NW027-A18-EC835-83010-CDBG/Department of Finance, Division of Revenue and Collections/NW011-050-0505-83010-B2021/Department of Finance, Division of Tax Abatement and Special Taxes/NW011-050-0509-83010- B2021/Department of Finance, Division of Tax Assessment/NW011-050-0510-83010- B2021/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Environmental Health/NW051-G20-H20Q-83010-Grant/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division Medical Care Services/NW051-G20-H20NO-83010-Grant/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division Medical Care Services/NW026-G20-H20NO-46540-Grant/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Immunization and Surveillance and Prevention/NW051-G19-2H9PO-83010-Grant (Immunization Grant)/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Surveillance and Preventions/NW011-120-1208-83010-B2021/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Social Services/NW051-G16-H16C0-71130-Grant (Victim Assistant Grant)/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Social Services/NW011-120-1205-83010-B2021/Department of Municipal Court/NW011-010-0107-83010-B2021/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-83010-B2021/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-83010-B2021/Department of Public Works, Director’s Office/NW011-060-0601-83010-B2021/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW011-060-0602-83010-B2021/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings/NW011-060-0604-83010-B2021/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Director’s Office/NW011-160-1601-83010-B2021/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Directors Office/NW011-160-1601-83030-B2021/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Division of Recreation/NW011-160-1606-83840-B2021/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83010-B2021/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, Division of Billing and Customer Services/NW037-750-7501-83010-B2021/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, Division of Billing and Customer Services/NW038-800-8002-83010-B2021/Office of the Mayor/NW011-010-0101-83010-B2021/Department of Administration, Office of the Business Administrator/NW011-030-0301-71280-B2021/Department of Administration, Office of the Business Administrator/NW011-010-0101-83010-B2021/Department of Administration, Office of the Business Administrator/NW011-030-0301-71280-B2021/Office of City Clerk and Municipal Council/NW011-020-0201-83870-B2021/Department of Administration, Office of Management and Budget/NW011-030-0301-83010-B2021/Department of Administration, Office of Management and Budget/NW011-030-0301-83030-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Advertisement: September 23, 2020 Bids Solicited: Twelve (12) Bid Received: Five (5) Bid Rejected: One (1) To purchase Office Supplies for the Departments of Administration, Economic and Housing Development, Engineering, Finance, Health and Community Wellness, Public Safety, Public Works, Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Water and Sewer Utilities, Office of the Mayor, Office of the Business Administrator, Office of the City Clerk and Municipal Council and Office of Management and Budget.

A motion requesting that the Administration provide to the Municipal Council, through the Office of the City clerk, a status report on the City’s efforts to work with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to provide a regular cleaning and maintenance program for entryways and exits leading into the City.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement, review its policy regarding the dissemination of information to the City’s non-English speaking immigrant community.

A motion extending profound sorrow and regret to the family of Rolando Velasquez.

A motion requesting that the Newark Parking Authority suspend its enforcement of alternate side parking regulations during Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Executive Order requesting that all non-essential businesses close and for residents to shelter in place; further, requesting that all tickets issued during the shutdown (Wednesday, November 25th to December 4th) be dismissed.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Civil Action No. 2:19-cv-9755 Claimant: Grissel Nieves-Hall Claimant's Attorney: Toscano Law Firm Attorney's Address: 80 Bloomfield Avenue, #101, Caldwell, New Jersey, 07006 Settlement Amount: $70,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments:

Dept/ Agency: Water & Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide for the repair of Water Mains and Service Leaks and Disconnection of Water Services - Contract 04-WS2020. Entity Name: Montana Construction Corp. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Total Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,626,860.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit NW037, Department ID 750, Division 7505, Account 71960, Budget Contract Period: 730 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Six (6) Bids Received: Four (4)

A motion requesting that the Engineering Department, Division of Code Enforcement, provide to the Municipal Council, through the Office of the City Clerk, a status report on the fire damaged property located at 1007 Broad Street (Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard).

A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk provide Council Member McIver with copies of the motions from the regular meeting of November 18, 2020.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order #1/Amending Resolution 7R12-e(AS) adopted on March 24, 2020 Purpose: To execute Change Order #1 for Phase-9(A) Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 35-WS2024. Entity Name: Roman E&G Corporation Entity Address: 14 Ogden Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,663,950.00 Funding Source: 2019 Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit NW041, Department ID 19W, Project 19W00, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: 280 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-e(AS) adopted on March 24, 2020 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $5,875,490.00 for a period of 280 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed. Change Order #1 will increase the original contract by $788,460.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $6,663,950.00, with no change to the contract completion period.

RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Ms. Vella Hopkins, on her 101st Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Arthur G. Govan, a longtime Newark resident and educator

A motion expressing congratulations to Ms. Ronice Bruce and her team from the Bergen, Lyons and Clinton Avenue Business Improvement District on their successful imitative on Bergen Street featuring pop up shops and other entertainment, in addition to their beautification programs on Lyons Avenue and Bergen Street.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order #1/Amending Resolution 7R12-a(S) adopted on March 10, 2020 Purpose: To execute Change Order #1 for Phase-7(A) Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 29-WS2023. Entity Name: Roman E&G Corporation Entity Address: 14 Ogden Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $7,511,670.00 Funding Source: 2019 Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit NW041, Department ID 19W, Project 19W00, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: 280 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-a(S) adopted on March 10, 2020 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $6,261,670.00 for a period of 280 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed. Change Order #1 will increase the original contract by $1,250,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $7,511,670.00, with no change to the contract completion period.

Dept./ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #2/Amend Resolution #7R12-b adopted on August 8, 2018 and 7R12-b(AS) adopted on May 1, 2019 Purpose: To execute Contract Close out Change Order #2 for Replacement of Water Distribution Mains, Contract 12-WS2016. Entity Name: Underground Utilities Corporation Entity Address: 711 Commerce Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Contract Amount: Originally not to exceed $3,826,237.80 reduced by $145,829.99, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,680,407.81 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: Originally 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed increased by Change Order #1 by 90 calendar days and further extended by 102.5 calendar days for a completion period of 372.5 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-b adopted on August 8, 2018 authorized a contract in the amount of $3,826,237.80 for a period of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Resolution 7R12-b(AS) adopted on May 1, 2019 authorized a Change Order #1, which extended the contract completion period by 90 calendar days for a with new completion period of 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Contract Close out Change Order #2 will reduce the contract amount by $145,829.99 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,680,407.81 and increase the contract period by 102.5 calendar days for a new completion period of 372.5 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed.

A motion requesting that New Jersey Transit address the excessive and unsightly graffiti in the vicinity of the light rail stop located at Norfolk Street and Central Avenue.

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Reverend Dr. Alfred B. Johnson

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order #1/Amend Resolution 7R12-a adopted on March 27, 2018 Purpose: To execute Change Order #1 for Pequannock Residuals Treatment Facility Contract 01-WS2014 Entity Name: Coppola Services Incorporated Entity Address: 28 Executive Parkway, Ringwood, New Jersey 07456 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,669,452.91 Funding Source: 2011 Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ Business Unit NW041, Department ID 11W, Project 11W00, Account 94710, Budget Ref. B2011 Contract Period: 577 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-a adopted on March 27, 2018 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $5,497,500.00 for a final completion period of 460 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed. Change Order #1 will increase the contract amount by $171,952.91 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $5,669,452.91, and extending the contract period by 117 calendar days for a final completion period of 577 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed.

A motion extending profound sorrow and regret to the family of Octavio “Tave” Padilla.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order #1/Amending Resolution 7R12-a adopted on March 24, 2020 Purpose: To execute Change Order #1 for Phase-5(A) Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 23-WS2021. Entity Name: Roman E&G Corporation Entity Address: 14 Ogden Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,702,735.00 Funding Source: 2019 Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit NW041, Department ID 19W, Project 19W00, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: 280 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-a adopted on March 24, 2020 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $3,921,535.00 for a period of 280 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed. Change Order #1 will increase the original contract by $781,200.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $4,702,735.00, with no change to the contract completion period.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide for the replacement of Fire Hydrants - Contract 05-WS2020. Entity Name: Underground Utilities Corporation Entity Address: 711 Commerce Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Total Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,695,205.00 Funding Source: 2020 Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-A-71960-B2020 Contract Period: 365 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Eight (8) Bids Received: Six (6)

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: To provide an amendment to Contract 04-2014 (R), Broad Street at South Street, Tichenor Street and Lincoln Park Pedestrian Safety Project to extend the new final construction completion date. Entity Name: Berto Construction, Inc. Entity Address: 625 Leesville Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,263,406.89 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Contract Period: June 1, 2018 through October 25, 2020 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R3-a(s) adopted on May 9, 2017. This Amendment will extend the contract period date for substantial completion of the contract, make full payment to Berto Construction, Inc., and close-out with NJDOT/FHWA with a new final completion date of October 25, 2020, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9).

Dept./ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Emergency Repair of Sewers - Contract 01-WS2020 Entity Name: Montana Construction Corp., Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Total Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,571,640.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Six (6) Bids Received: Four (4)

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order #1/Amending Resolution 7R12-d(S/AS) adopted on March 10, 2020 Purpose: To execute Change Order #1 for Phase-8(A) Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 32-WS2023. Entity Name: Roman E&G Corporation Entity Address: 14 Ogden Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $7,085,690.00 Funding Source: 2019 Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit NW041, Department ID 19W, Project 19W00, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2019 Contract Period: 280 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-d(S/AS) adopted on March 10, 2020 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $5,905,490.00 for a period of 280 calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice to Proceed. Change Order #1 will increase the original contract by $1,180,200.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $7,085,690.00, with no change to the contract completion period.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Labor Matter Docket No.: PERC Dkt. No. AR-2019-027 Claimant: Dorinda McLaughlin Claimant's Attorney: Lynsey Stehling, Esq. Attorney's Address: The Law Office of Daniel J. Zirrith, LLC, of Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831 Settlement Amount: $53,243.80 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Law Department/Business Unit NW025: Dept.: 25T, Div./Proj.7T25, Account #963340 Budget Ref: B2018 Additional Comments: Settlement includes payment of $53,243.80 (not subject to pension and customary deductions) and retroactive pay at maximum salary, Step 9 for the title of Research Supervisor from January 1, 2020). Invitation: Corporation Counsel (date to be entered by Clerk’s Office)