KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #02-25-07
2025 ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, known as the Open Public Meetings Act, all meetings of all public bodies wherein formal action, decision or discussion relating to the public business may take place, are required to be publicly announced and scheduled, with adequate posting and advance notice of time, date, location and the extent known, the purpose or agenda of each such meeting;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, in the County of Hudson, as follows:
1. The following are designated as meeting dates of the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority at which the business of said Authority may be formally discussed, decided or acted upon:
TIME DATE
LOCATION PURPOSE
6:00 PM
Mar. 26, 2025
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Apr. 23, 2025
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Rate Hearing to followed by Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
May 28, 2025
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Jun. 25, 2025
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Jul. 23, 2025
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Aug. 27, 2025
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Sep. 24, 2025
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Oct. 22, 2025
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Dec. 10, 2025
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Jan. 28, 2026
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Feb. 25, 2026
Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 or TBD
Organizational Meeting to be followed by Regular Meeting
In addition, such other meetings as may be required, shall be scheduled and held, but pursuant to and with such additional notice as may be required by statute.
2. The Board Secretary of the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority is hereby authorized and directed to: a) post and maintain a copy hereof on the Town Council bulletin board; b) file a copy of this resolution with the Town Clerk; c) mail a copy to the Jersey Journal and the Star-Ledger the official local newspapers circulated in the Town of Kearny and; d) do all necessary thereafter to comply with said statute so that adequate public notice of all public meetings, pursuant to such statute, be given according to law.
ADOPTED: I certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority on February 26, 2025. KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
BY: JOHN O’CONNOR – CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
___________________________________
ZAYDA BALCAZAR – BOARD SECRETARY
Moved by: Commissioner Doyle
Seconded by: Commissioner Torres
Aye Nay/Abstain
Doyle ✓ ◻/◻
Torres ✓ ◻/◻
Santana ✓ ◻/◻
O’Connor ✓ ◻/◻
Rodrigues. ✓ ◻/◻
Solano (Alt.1) ◻ ◻/◻
Zapata (Alt.2) ◻ ◻/◻
($54.00)
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION # 02-25-08 IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTING GENERAL COUNSEL
BE IT RESOLVED by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, that Gregg F. Paster and Associates be and hereby is appointed to the position of General Counsel to the KMUA. For a one (1) year term commencing on March 1, 2025 in accordance with the Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof. This agreement is entered into pursuant to a fair and open process under NJSA 19:44A-20.4 et seq.
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The Chairperson and Chief Financial Officer be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and to take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including the execution of the attached Agreement.
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The Board Secretary shall cause to be published notice of this action as required by law.
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The Resolution shall be effective immediately.
ADOPTED:
I certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority on February 26, 2025.
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
BY: JOHN O’CONNOR – CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
_______________________________________________
ZAYDA BALCAZAR – BOARD SECRETARY
Moved by: Commissioner Torres
Seconded by: Commissioner Doyle
Aye Nay/Abstain
Doyle ✓ ◻/◻
Torres ✓ ◻/◻
Santana ✓ ◻/◻
O’Connor ✓ ◻/◻
Rodrigues ✓ ◻/◻
Solano (Alt.1) ◻ ◻/◻
Zapata (Alt.2) ◻ ◻/◻
($35.00)
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #02-25-09 IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTING BOND COUNSEL
WHEREAS, KMUA requires the assistance of counsel with specialized knowledge of local public finance and bond issuance; and
WHEREAS, proposals were received from qualified bond counsel at the request of KMUA by way of publication in the Jersey Journal; and
WHEREAS, have the requisite experience, familiarity with KMUA administration and procedures, and have submitted a competitive and reasonable fee and compensation proposal relative to the other proposals submitted.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, that
McManimon – Scotland Baumann, LLC be and hereby are qualified as Bond Counsel to the KMUA for one (1) year term commencing on March 1, 2025 in accordance with the Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof. This agreement is entered into pursuant to a fair and open process under NJSA 19:44A-20.4 et seq., and either firm may be assigned for individual bond and finance work as the situation dictates.
The Chairperson and Chief Financial Officer be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and to take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including the execution of the attached Agreement, in a form acceptable to the Authority General Counsel.
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The Board Secretary shall cause to be published notice of this action as required by law.
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The Resolution shall be effective immediately.
ADOPTED:
I certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority on February 26, 2025.
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
BY: JOHN O’CONNOR – CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
ZAYDA BALCAZAR – BOARD SECRETARY
Moved by: Commissioner Torres
Seconded by: Commissioner Doyle
Aye Nay/Abstain
Doyle ✓ ◻/◻
Torres ✓ ◻/◻
Santana ✓ ◻/◻
O’Connor ✓ ◻/◻
Rodrigues ✓ ◻/◻
Solano (Alt.1) ◻ ◻/◻
Zapata (Alt.2) ◻ ◻/◻
($44.00)
RESOLUTION OF THE KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY(KMUA)
RESOLUTION #02-25-10 IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY AUDITOR
BE IT RESOLVED by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, that
Wielkotz and Company, LLC be and hereby is appointed to the position of Auditor to the KMUA for one (1) year term commencing on March 1, 2025 in accordance with the Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof. This agreement is entered into pursuant to a fair and open process under NJSA 19:44A-20.4 et seq.
The Chairperson and Chief Financial Officer be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and to take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including the execution of the attached Agreement.
The Board Secretary shall cause to be published notice of this action as required by law.
The Resolution shall be effective immediately.
ADOPTED:
I certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority on February 26, 2025.
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
BY: JOHN O’CONNOR – CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
ZAYDA BALCAZAR – BOARD SECRETARY
Moved by: Commissioner Torres
Seconded by: Commissioner Doyle
Aye Nay/Abstain
Doyle ✓ ◻/◻
Tores ✓ ◻/◻
Santana ✓ ◻/◻
O’Connor ✓ ◻/◻
Rodrigues ✓ ◻/◻
Solano (Alt.1) ◻ ◻/◻
Zapata (Alt. 2) ◻ ◻/◻
($34.00)
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #02-25-11 IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTING CONSULTING ENGINEER
BE IT RESOLVED by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, that
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Mott MacDonald be and hereby is appointed to the position of Consulting Engineer to the KMUA for one (1) year term commencing on March 1, 2025 in accordance with the Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof. This agreement is entered into pursuant to a fair and open process under NJSA 19:44A-20.4 et seq.
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The Chairperson and Chief Financial Officer be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and to take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including the execution of the attached Agreement.
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The Board Secretary shall cause to be published notice of this action as required by law.
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The Resolution shall be effective immediately.
ADOPTED:
I certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority on February 26, 2025.
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
BY: JOHN O’CONNOR – CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST: ZAYDA BALCAZAR – BOARD SECRETARY
Moved by: Commissioner Torres
Seconded by: Commissioner Doyle
Aye Nay/Abstain
Doyle ✓ ◻/◻
Torres ✓ ◻/◻
Santana ✓ ◻/◻
O’Connor ✓ ◻/◻
Rodrigues ✓ ◻/◻
Solano (Alt.1) ◻ ◻/◻
Zapata (Alt.2) ◻ ◻/◻
($33.00)
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #02-25-12 IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTING AUTHORITY RISK MANAGER
BE IT RESOLVED by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, that
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Brown and Brown Metro, LLC be and hereby is appointed to the position of Risk Manager to the KMUA for one (1) year term commencing on March 1, 2025, in accordance with the Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof. This agreement is entered into pursuant to a fair and open process under NJSA 19:44A-20.4 et seq.
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The Chairperson and Chief Financial Officer be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and to take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including the execution of the attached Agreement in a form acceptable to the Authority General Counsel.
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The Board Secretary shall cause to be published notice of this action as required by law.
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The Resolution shall be effective immediately.
ADOPTED:
I certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority on February 26, 2025.
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
BY: JOHN O’CONNOR – CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
ZAYDA BALCAZAR – BOARD SECRETARY
Moved by: Commissioner O’Connor
Seconded by: Commissioner Doyle
Aye Nay/Abstain
Doyle ✓ ◻/◻
Torres ✓ ◻/◻
Santana ✓ ◻/◻
O’Connor ✓ ◻/◻
Rodrigues ✓ ◻/◻
Solano (Alt.1) ◻ ◻/◻
Zapata (Alt.2) ◻ ◻/◻
($35.00)
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION # 02-25-13 IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF
UNPAID BALANCE OF SEWERAGE SERVICE CHARGE
AS LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, a duly authorized, autonomous political subdivision of the Town of Kearny, County of Hudson and State of New Jersey, seeks to reduce the outstanding unpaid balance of the sewerage service charges by selling said obligations as tax sale certificates; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:14A-21 and N.J.S.A. 40:14B-42 provide that unpaid service charges of any sewerage authority and any municipal authority, respectively, and all interest accruing thereon shall be a lien on such real property; and
WHEREAS, said statutes and the New Jersey case law authorize the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority to enforce said liens on property for the unpaid balance of the sewerage service and all interests by filing with the official of Town of Kearny vested with the power to make official certificates of searches for municipal liens; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this 26th day of February 2025, that the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority be and are hereby authorized to take, or cause to be taken, all acts necessary to approve and adopt the sale of such obligations as Town of Kearny tax sale certificates; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive Director Assistant and Authority General Counsel be and hereby are authorized and ordered to negotiate and prepare a service agreement with the Town of Kearny providing for collection of sewer liens and tax sale certificates forthwith for the year 2025-2026
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be served upon the tax collector of the Town of Kearny and published in two newspapers of general circulation within 10 days of the adoption hereof.
ADOPTED:
I certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority on February 26, 2025.
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
BY JOHN O’CONNOR – CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
____________________________________
ZAYDA BALCAZAR – BOARD SECRETARY
Moved by: Commissioner Torres
Seconded by: Commissioner Doyle
Aye Nay/Abstain
Doyle ✓ ◻/◻
Torres ✓ ◻/◻
Santana ✓ ◻/◻
O’Connor ✓ ◻/◻
Rodrigues ✓ ◻/◻
Solano (Alt.1) ◻ ◻/◻
Zapata (Alt.2) ◻ ◻/◻
$44.00)
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION # 02-25-14 IN THE MATTER OF SETTING
THE STATUTORY INTEREST RATE ON UNPAID BALANCE OF THE SEWER FEES
WHEREAS, the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, a duly authorized, autonomous political subdivision of the Town of Kearny, County of Hudson and State of New Jersey, seeks to adopt a statutory interest penalties on outstanding sewerage service charges; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:14A-21(a) grants the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority the power to collect interest, in the event that a service charge of sewerage with regard to any parcel of real property is not paid as and when due; and
WHEREAS, under the N.J.S.A. 40:14A-21(a), interest shall accrue and be due to the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority on the unpaid balance at the rate of ½% per month on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 1% on any amount in excess of $1,500.00 until such service charge, and the interest thereon, shall be fully paid to the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority; and
WHEREAS, under N.J.S.A. 54:4-67a, the governing body of each municipality may also fix the rate of interest to be charged for the nonpayment of municipal liens or charges, where the interest rate shall not exceed 6% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 12% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00, to be calculated from the date the tax was payable until the date that actual payment to the tax collector is made; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this 26th day of February, 2025, that the Executive Director Assistant of the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority be and is hereby authorized to take, or cause to be taken, all acts necessary to approve and adopt such interest rate to be accrued on the unpaid service charge shall not exceed ½ % per month, or 6% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and the interest thereon at the rate of 1% per month, or 12% per annum, on amounts in excess of $1,500.00 or as prorated per diem if necessary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the unpaid service charge become a lien on the property and the municipal governing body collect the unpaid service charge as liens on such property, no interest shall be charged if payment of any installment is made within the tenth calendar day following the date upon which the same became payable. The rate so fixed shall be 6% per annum on the first $1,500.00 and 12% per annum on accrued balances in excess of $1,500.00, to be calculated from the date the tax was payable until the date that actual payment to the tax collector is made; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be served upon the tax collector of the Town of Kearny and published in a newspaper of general circulation within 10 days of the adoption hereof.
ADOPTED:
I certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority on February 26, 2025.
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
BY: JOHN O’CONNOR – CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
ZAYDA BALCAZAR – BOARD SECRETARY
Moved by: Commissioner Santana
Seconded by: Commissioner Torres
Aye Nay/Abstain
Doyle ✓ ◻/◻
Torres ✓ ◻/◻
Santana ✓ ◻/◻
O’Connor ✓ ◻/◻
Rodrigues ✓ ◻/◻
Solano (Alt.1) ◻ ◻/◻
Zapata (Alt.2) ◻ ◻/◻
($56.50)
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #02-25-15 : IN THE MATTER OF DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 35:1-1 et seq., provides the requirements for publication of official notices in a newspaper of general circulation for municipal government agencies; and
WHEREAS, the KMUA requires certain notices and legal advertisements in order to conduct its business and to publish same in an official newspaper from time to time.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, that the Kearny Observer and The Record be and hereby are designated official newspapers for publication of such notices referred to herein for the year 2025-2026, effective as of February 26, 2025.
ADOPTED:
I certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority on February 26, 2025.
KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
BY: JOHN O’CONNOR – CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
ZAYDA BALCAZAR – BOARD SECRETARY
Moved by: Commissioner Torres
Seconded by: Commissioner Doyle
Aye Nay/Abstain
Doyle ✓ ◻/◻
Torres ✓ ◻/◻
Santana ✓ ◻/◻
O’Connor ✓ ◻/◻
Rodrigues ✓ ◻/◻
Solano (Alt.1) ◻ ◻/◻
Zapata (Alt.2) ◻ ◻/◻
($32.50)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
ADDENDUM NO. 2
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR CONSULTANT FOR HEALTHCARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL/RX PROGRAM
A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is now due on March 13, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Anyone requiring a copy of said clarification and/or revisions can download the information by registering on the County’s website at hhtp://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org.
By: Christine Moro
Purchasing Agent
For: Cheryl Fuller, Director
Department of Finance & Administration
($14.00)
TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-08
Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Spaces at 46-48 Columbia Avenue, 612 Elm Street, 639 Elm Street, and 681 Forest Street
THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED ON FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY, NEW JERSEY HELD FEBRUARY 25, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MARCH 11, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE TOWN OF KEARNY, KEARNY TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 402 KEARNY AVENUE, KEARNY, NJ 07032. A FULL COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
PATRICIA CARPENTER TOWN CLERK
($15.00)
TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-09
Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Spaces at 17 Maple Street and 25 Grove Street
THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED ON FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY, NEW JERSEY HELD FEBRUARY 25, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MARCH 11, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE TOWN OF KEARNY, KEARNY TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 402 KEARNY AVENUE, KEARNY, NJ 07032. A FULL COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK.
PATRICIA CARPENTER TOWN CLERK
(15.00)
TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-10
Ordinance Amending Chapter XXII (Water) of the Town Code
THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED ON FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY, NEW JERSEY HELD FEBRUARY 25, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MARCH 11, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE TOWN OF KEARNY, KEARNY TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 402 KEARNY AVENUE, KEARNY, NJ 07032. A FULL COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK.
PATRICIA CARPENTER
TOWN CLERK
($13.50)
TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-11
An Ordinance to Further Amend and Supplement Chapter 3, Article 1 of An Ordinance Entitled “Police Department and Fire Department” (Amendment of the Table of Organization)
THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED ON FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY, NEW JERSEY HELD FEBRUARY 25, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MARCH 11, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE TOWN OF KEARNY, KEARNY TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 402 KEARNY AVENUE, KEARNY, NJ 07032. A FULL COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK.
PATRICIA CARPENTER TOWN CLERK
($12.50)
TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-05
Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Space at 257 Laurel Avenue
DURING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD FEBRUARY 25, 2025, THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS PASSED ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE ORDERED SIGNED BY THE MAYOR, ATTESTED TO BY THE TOWN CLERK, ENGROSSED IN THE ORDINANCE BOOK AND PUBLISHED ACCORDING TO LAW. A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE.
PATRICIA CARPENTER
TOWN CLERK
($9.50)
TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-06
Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance 2024-07 Regarding Council Agenda Meetings
DURING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD FEBRUARY 25, 2025, THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS PASSED ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE ORDERED SIGNED BY THE MAYOR, ATTESTED TO BY THE TOWN CLERK, ENGROSSED IN THE ORDINANCE BOOK AND PUBLISHED ACCORDING TO LAW. A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE.
PATRICIA CARPENTER
TOWN CLERK
($12.50)
TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-07
Ordinance Amending Section 7-37.1(b) Regarding Public Parking Behind Town Hall
DURING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD FEBRUARY 25, 2025, THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS PASSED ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE ORDERED SIGNED BY THE MAYOR, ATTESTED TO BY THE TOWN CLERK, ENGROSSED IN THE ORDINANCE BOOK AND PUBLISHED ACCORDING TO LAW. A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE.
PATRICIA CARPENTER
TOWN CLERK
($12.50)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF HUDSON
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY
The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, on February 13, 2025. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners to be held at the County Administration Annex, 567 Pavonia Avenue, First floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on February 27, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Information regarding remote access to the meeting may be found on the County’s website at https://www.hcnj.us/countycommissioners/2025-meeting-dates-and-agendas/. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:
Title: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2025 ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS BY AND IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $37,199,047 (INCLUDING FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $12,670,000 AND STATE GRANTS RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $12,811,065) THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,556,649 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF
Purpose(s): The bond ordinance provides for Various 2025 Road and Bridge Improvements, as more particularly described on a list on file with the Department of Finance and Administration
Appropriation: $37,199,047
Grants Appropriated: $25,481,065, consisting of $12,670,000 in Federal Grants and $12,811,065in State Grants
Bonds/Notes
Authorized: $10,556,649
Down Payment: $1,161,333
Section 20 Costs: $2,000,000
Useful Life: 15 years
CAROL JEAN DOYLE,
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
($30.50)
Notice of Meeting
Please take note that the Hudson County Workforce Development Board will hold a meeting via Zoom on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
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($13.50)
Town of Kearny, Zoning Board of Adjustment hereby notices that the following resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment held 02-06-25:
#2025.04 – Variance Appl., 50 Midland Avenue, Owner/Applicant: 50 Midland Company
LLC, To convert a commercial space unit into a residential unit thereby creating a mixed-use
building housing one (1) residential unit and three (3) commercial units. Approved.
By: Jennifer Diaz, Zoning Board Secretary
($6.00)
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
THE PROVISION OF
PRIVATE DETECTIVE SERVICES
Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and to receive Addenda, if issued. All RFQ Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Request for Qualifications may be submitted in person or by courier service.Though Request for Qualifications may be sent by courier services, the County takes no responsibility for the loss, non delivery or physical condition of the Qualification Statements so sent.Please state on the envelope that the contents contain a Request for Qualifications.
Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.
The County reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to reject any Respondent that submits incomplete responses to this Request for Qualifications, or a Qualification Statement that is not responsive to the requirements of this Request for Qualifications.
BY: Christine M. Moro
Purchasing Agent
FOR: Donato Battista
Hudson County Counsel
Adv. February 24, 2025
($28.50)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
ADDENDUM NO. 1
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
“FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A BRANDING CONSULTANT TO ASSIST HUDSON COUNTY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BRAND IDENTITY TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF ITS POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES”
A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on March 4, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Anyone requiring a copy of said clarification and/or revisions can download the information by registering on the County’s website at hhtp://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org.
By:Christine Moro Purchasing Agent, For:Cheryl Fuller, Director
Department of Finance & Administration
($10.50)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF HUDSON
ORDINANCE
No.
On Motion of Commissioner O’Dea
Seconded by Commissioner Romano
ORDINANCE AMENDING PARK PERMIT VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
WHEREAS, by virtue of the authority vested in the County of Hudson, a body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey, by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:41A and 40241 A-101, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance Number 213-51982 on May 13, 1982, which established regulations for the uses cares and protection of County Parks; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of the authority vested in the County of Hudson, a body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey, by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:41A and 40:41A-101, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance Numbers 691-2010 and 710-11-2016, which amended the County Code to include the processes and regulations regarding permitted park events; and
WHEREAS, now this Ordinance incorporates by reference both the County Code and all prior ordinances regarding use, care, and protection of the County parks, including but not limited to permitted events hosted at said parks; and
WHEREAS, due to the ever-improving conditions and amenities throughout the Hudson County Park System, County parks have become venues for more numerous and diverse events; and
WHEREAS, to process and manage a growing number of permit applications while providing a safe, secure, and pleasant experience for event attendees, amendment to the penalties of violating same is necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Hudson, that:
1. INDEMNIFICATION:
A.Generally:
i.Individuals frequenting County Parks, including but not limited to those attending a permitted event, shall hold harmless the County of Hudson, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, suits, actions, damages or costs, of any nature whatsoever, whether for personal injury, property damage, or other liability, that arises from actions in which the County has not acted intentionally or negligently.
B.Permitted Events:
i.The applicant, participant, and/or vendor agrees to Indemnify and Hold harmless the County of Hudson and/or its officers, agents, And/or employees from, among other things, any and all liability, claims, costs and attorney’s fees arising out of the use of the property during or related to a permitted event.
ii.The County of Hudson is further indemnified from any losses or damages resulting from the acts or omissions from any guest, participant, vendor, or other person attending the permitted event.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF HUDSON
ORDINANCE
No. On Motion of Commissioner
Seconded by Commissioner
11. SEVERABILITY:
A.Each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase of this Ordinance is declared to be an independent section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase, and finding or holding of any such portion of this Ordinance to be unconstitutional, void, or ineffective for any cause or reason shall not affect any other portion of this Ordinance.
B.All Articles and Sections not specifically amended or deleted or supplemented by this Ordinance shall be deemed to remain in full force and effect, and the Clerk shall attach a true copy of this Ordinance to the filed copies of Ordinance Nos. 213-5-1982; 69-1-2010; and 710-11-2016.
111. EFFECTIVE DATE:
A. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and any publication as may be required by law.
19 CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson in the State of New Jersey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY the attached ordinance to be a true copy of an ordinance introduced at a meeting of said Board held on February 13, 2025.
CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk
NOTICE
Public Hearing on the above ordinance will be held at a meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Hudson on February 27, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the
Commissioners’ Assembly Chamber, first floors Hudson County Administration Annex, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.
CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk Board of County Commissioners
($51.50)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF HUDSON PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY
The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, on February 13, 2025. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners to be held at the County Administration Annex, 567 Pavonia Avenue, First floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on February 27, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Information regarding remote access to the meeting may be found on the County’s website athttps://www.hcnj.us/countycommissioners/2025-meeting-dates-andagendas/. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:
Title:
Purpose(s):
Appropriation:
Grants
Appropriated:
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2025 ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS BY AND IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $37, 199,047 (INCLUDING
FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
AND STATE GRANTS RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $12,811,065) THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OFBONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF
The bond ordinance provides for Various 2025 Road and Bridge Improvements. as more particularly described on a list on file with the Department of Finance and Administration
$25,481 consisting of in Federal Grants and $12,811,065 in state Grants
Bonds/Notes Authorized:
Down Payment:
Section 20
Costs:
Useful Life: 15 years
CAROL JEAN DOYLE,
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
($29.00)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Qualifications will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, at the Administration Building Annex, Purchasing Department, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. prevailing time, and at that time and place shall be publicly opened and the names of Respondents read for the following:
QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF THE REHABILITATION OF THE BERGEN AVENUE BRIDGE OVER THE HUDSON-BERGEN LIGHT RAIL IN CITY OF JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY
This Request for Qualification (RFQ) is being publicly advertised and any firm or person licensed in the State of New Jersey may reply with a Qualification Statement.Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and to receive Addenda, if issued. All RFQ Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Qualifications may be submitted in person or by courier service.Though Qualification Statements may be sent by courier service, the County takes no responsibility for the loss, non-delivery or physical condition of the Qualification Statements so sent.
The Qualification Statements should consist of one original and three (3) bound copies sealed and labeled “REHABILITATION, BERGEN AVE BRIDGE, JERSEY CITY”.
Consultant selection will be based on the qualifications of the firm, key staff assigned to the County and on the firm’s ability to understand the purposes, goals and objectives of the County and establish appropriate work activities by task to produce recommendations needed.
Qualifications shall be detailed (for the consultant and its sub-consultants) and shall include a statement of qualifications, detailed experience and expertise, description of relevant work, and resumes of key personnel.Resumes of each employee should be limited to no more than two pages each.All Respondents deemed qualified will be asked to submit a Cost Proposal for specified services.Please do not submit a Cost Proposal at this time.
Issued by:
Christine Moro, Esq., Q.P.A. – Purchasing Agent
For: Craig Guy- County Executive
Denise C. D’Alessandro – Director, Department of Roads & Public Property
Thomas Malavasi, PE, PP, CME, CPWM – County Engineer
Adv.: 02/20/2025
($39.50)
PUBLIC NOTICE HUDSON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR 2025. In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., this Notice announces the remaining regularly scheduled 2025 meeting dates for the Hudson County Planning Board Site Plan and Subdivision Review Committee Meetings and Hudson County Planning Board Regular Meetings, at which public business may be formally discussed, decided or acted upon. The foregoing is a corrective notice to replace the previously published schedule of meetings.
The Site Plan and Subdivision Review Committee Meeting shall meet at 10 AM the First Tuesday of each month or on March 4, 2025 April 1, 2025 May 6, 2025 June 3, 2025 July 1, 2025 August 5, 2025 September 2, 2025 October 7, 2025 November 5, 2025 (First Wednesday) December 2, 2025, and will be held via the Zoom virtual meeting service. Please download the app on a computer or mobile device and use the following Meeting ID: 867 8626 9025 Passcode: 314367. Alternatively, members of the public can visit the following link and join the meeting via Video Conference:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86786269025?pwd=clFLU1R2cGZUQTJ2 c1d5bjJXQU1hdz09. Members of the public can also join by telephone by dialing 1 929 205 6099 and entering the Meeting ID and Passcode.
The Hudson County Regular Planning Board Meetings shall be heard at 6:30 PM the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise specified, or on March 18, 2025 April 15, 2025 May 20, 2025, June 17, 2025 July 15, 2025 August 19, 2025 September 16, 2025 October 21, 2025 November 17, 2025 (Third Monday), December 16, 2025. The Hudson County Regular Planning Board Meeting shall be held in the chambers of the HCIA’s Conference Room located at Bergen Square Center, 830 Bergen Avenue, 8B, Jersey City, NJ 07306.
Further information and agendas can be found at https://www.hcnj.us/planning/planning-board-agendas-and-minutes/. When a “special” meeting is needed or the date falls on a legal County holiday, the meeting will be advertised accordingly.
($23.00)
TOWN OF KEARNY
BID NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Mayor and Council or its agent(s) of the Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, for CSO Netting Chambers Net Replacements, at the Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Local Prevailing Time.
Drawings, specifications and forms of bids, contract and bond for proposed work, prepared by David Silva, P.E., on behalf of Michael J. Neglia, P.E., P.P., P.L.S., Town Engineer, will be on file at the office of said Engineer, 34 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 9:00 A.M.Local Prevailing Time and may be examined at no expense by prospective bidders during business hours.Bidders, upon request, will be furnished with a copy of the specifications and blueprints by the Engineer upon proper notice and a non-refundable payment cost of $10.00 for a digital thumb drive or $100.00 for a hard copy to cover the cost of reproduction.(Checks made payable to: Neglia Group.)Bids must be made on Standard Proposal Forms in the manner designated herein and required by the Specifications, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, bearing the name and address of bidder and name of project on the outside addressed to Mayor and Council, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, and must be accompanied by a non-collusion affidavit and a certified check or bid bond for not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount bid, provided said check need not be more than $20,000.00, nor shall not be less than $500.00, and a consent of surety from a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of New Jersey in a sum equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the amount bid.Signatures shall be in ink and longhand.Bids shall be either mailed directly to OR hand delivered directly to Patricia Carpenter, Town Clerk, Town of Kearny, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032.
The Standard Proposal Form and the non-collusion affidavit are attached to the Specifications, copies of which will be furnished on application to the Engineer.
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, regarding Affirmative Action and Executive Order 11246 regarding Equal Opportunity, and with all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.
New Jersey Business Registration Requirements: N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2 requires all contractors and subcontractors with public contracting agencies to provide proof of registration with the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue.
The contractor shall provide written notice to its subcontractors of the responsibility to submit proof of business registration to the contractor. The requirement of proof of business registration extends down through all levels (tiers) of the project.Before final payment on the contract is made by the contracting agency, the contractor shall submit an accurate list and the proof of business registration of each subcontractor or supplier used in the fulfillment of the contract or shall attest that no subcontractors were used.
For the term of the contract, the contractor and each of its affiliates and a subcontractor and each of its affiliates [N.J.S.A. 52:32-44(g) (3)] shall collect and remit to the Director, New Jersey Division of Taxation, the use tax due pursuant to the Sales and Use Tax Act on all sales of tangible personal property delivered into this State, regardless of whether the tangible personal property is intended for a contract with a contracting agency. The Contractor is required to comply with all rules and regulations and orders promulgated by the State Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, P.L.1975, c 127., regarding Affirmative Action, Executive Order 11246 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, and Chapter 33, Laws of 1977 regarding disclosure of Partners & Stockholders, and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference, and with all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.All bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor.
All bids shall be irrevocable, not subject to withdrawal and shall stand available for a period of sixty (60) days.The Town of Kearny reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding.
Contractors shall be advised that this project is being funded by the Town of Kearny municipal funds, and Federal Prevailing Wage Rates shall prevail in this contract.
Small, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to obtain specifications and compete for this project.
“By order of the Mayor and Council, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey.”
Patricia Carpenter, R.M.C.
Town Clerk
($54.50)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
ADDENDUM NO. 1
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION OF
“INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, TRAFFIC SIGNAL PACKAGE AA”
IN THE
CITY OF HOBOKEN, CITY OF JERSEY CITY, BOROUGH OF EAST NEWARK, TOWNSHIP OF WEEHAWKEN, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BERGEN, TOWN OF SECAUCUS,AND CITY OF UNION CITYNEW JERSEY
A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on February27 , 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Anyone requiring a copy of said clarification and/or revisions can download the information by registering on the County’s website at hhtp://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org. By: Christine Moro Purchasing Agent
For:Cheryl Fuller, Director
Department of Finance & Administration
($22.05)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
ADDENDUM NO. 1
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE PROVISION OF’ON CALL’ ENGINEERING SERVICES
PROVIDED TO THE HUDSON COUNTY ENGINEERING’S OFFICE
A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on February 27, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Anyone requiring a copy of said clarification and/or revisions can download the information by registering on the County’s website at hhtp://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org. By: Christine Moro
Purchasing Agent
For:Cheryl Fuller, DirectorDepartment of Finance & Administration
($8.05)
TOWN OF KEARNY
BID NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Mayor and Council or its agent(s) of the Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, for CSO Netting Chambers Net Replacements, at the Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Local Prevailing Time.
Drawings, specifications and forms of bids, contract and bond for proposed work, prepared by David Silva, P.E., on behalf of Michael J. Neglia, P.E., P.P., P.L.S., Town Engineer, will be on file at the office of said Engineer, 34 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 9:00 A.M.Local Prevailing Time and may be examined at no expense by prospective bidders during business hours.Bidders, upon request, will be furnished with a copy of the specifications and blueprints by the Engineer upon proper notice and a non-refundable payment cost of $10.00 for a digital thumb drive or $100.00 for a hard copy to cover the cost of reproduction.(Checks made payable to: Neglia Group.)Bids must be made on Standard Proposal Forms in the manner designated herein and required by the Specifications, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, bearing the name and address of bidder and name of project on the outside addressed to Mayor and Council, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, and must be accompanied by a non-collusion affidavit and a certified check or bid bond for not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount bid, provided said check need not be more than $20,000.00, nor shall not be less than $500.00, and a consent of surety from a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of New Jersey in a sum equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the amount bid.Signatures shall be in ink and longhand.Bids shall be either mailed directly to OR hand delivered directly to Patricia Carpenter, Town Clerk, Town of Kearny, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032.
The Standard Proposal Form and the non-collusion affidavit are attached to the Specifications, copies of which will be furnished on application to the Engineer.
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, regarding Affirmative Action and Executive Order 11246 regarding Equal Opportunity, and with all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.
New Jersey Business Registration Requirements: N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2 requires all contractors and subcontractors with public contracting agencies to provide proof of registration with the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue.
The contractor shall provide written notice to its subcontractors of the responsibility to submit proof of business registration to the contractor. The requirement of proof of business registration extends down through all levels (tiers) of the project.Before final payment on the contract is made by the contracting agency, the contractor shall submit an accurate list and the proof of business registration of each subcontractor or supplier used in the fulfillment of the contract or shall attest that no subcontractors were used.
For the term of the contract, the contractor and each of its affiliates and a subcontractor and each of its affiliates [N.J.S.A. 52:32-44(g) (3)] shall collect and remit to the Director, New Jersey Division of Taxation, the use tax due pursuant to the Sales and Use Tax Act on all sales of tangible personal property delivered into this State, regardless of whether the tangible personal property is intended for a contract with a contracting agency. The Contractor is required to comply with all rules and regulations and orders promulgated by the State Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, P.L.1975, c 127., regarding Affirmative Action, Executive Order 11246 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, and Chapter 33, Laws of 1977 regarding disclosure of Partners & Stockholders, and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference, and with all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.All bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor.
All bids shall be irrevocable, not subject to withdrawal and shall stand available for a period of sixty (60) days.The Town of Kearny reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding.
Contractors shall be advised that this project is being funded by the Town of Kearny municipal funds, and Federal Prevailing Wage Rates shall prevail in this contract.
Small, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to obtain specifications and compete for this project.
“By order of the Mayor and Council, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey.”
Patricia Carpenter, R.M.C.
Town Clerk
($54.50)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR
CONSULTANT FOR THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL RX/PROGRAM
The County of Hudson (the “County”) is seeking Proposals from qualified Respondents for the procurement of a Third-Party Administrator Consultant for the Health Reimbursement Account for the County Medical/Rx Program.Award will be made pursuant to the Competitive Contracting provisions in the Local Public Contracts Law found at N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq.
Notice is hereby given that on March 6, 2025 by no later than 11:00 a.m., sealed Proposals will be received by the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 at which time and place Proposals will be opened and read in public for:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR
CONSULTANT FOR THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL/RX PROGRAM
Instructions and Proposal Forms must be obtained on the County Purchasing Portal at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org/.
It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the Proposal package is hand-delivered (either by the vendor or courier service) to the County no later than the Proposal opening date and time, March 6, 2025 at 11:00a.m. Any Proposal received after this deadline, or any amended deadline established by the Division of Purchasing, will not be accepted, under any circumstances, regardless of the method of delivery.
Responses must be made on the standard Proposal forms, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR CONSULTANT FOR THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL/RX PROGRAM” printed on the outside and addressed to the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at the address above.
Any Addenda will be advertised as required by law in both the Jersey Journal and the Star Ledger andissued on the County Purchasing Portal. All interested Respondents should check the website from now through the Proposal opening date and time for Addenda. All vendors who have downloaded the opportunity on the purchasing portal will receive notification that an addendum has been posted for their review. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement and to include properly completed addenda forms in the proposal as required. Failure to do so will automatically deem a proposal non-responsive.
COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
Division of Purchasing
($38.50)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A BRANDING CONSULTANT
TO ASSIST HUDSON COUNTY IN IN THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A BRAND IDENTITY TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF
ITS policies, programs, and services
The County of Hudson (the “County”) is seeking Proposals from qualified Respondents for the procurement of: “A BRANDING CONSULTANT TO ASSIST HUDSON COUNTY IN IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BRAND IDENTITY TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF ITS policies, programs, and services” for the Office of the County Executive. Award will be made pursuant to the Competitive Contracting provisions in the Local Public Contracts Law found at N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq.
Notice is hereby given that on March 4, 2025 by no later than 11:00 a.m., sealed Proposals will be received by the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 at which time and place Proposals will be opened and read in public for:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A BRANDING CONSULTANT
TO ASSIST HUDSON COUNTY IN IN THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A BRAND IDENTITY TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF
ITS policies, programs, and services
Instructions and Proposal Forms must be obtained on the County Purchasing Portal at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org/.
It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the Proposal package is hand- delivered (either by the vendor or courier service) to the County no later than the Proposal opening date and time, March 4, 2025 at 11:00a.m. Any Proposal received after this deadline, or any amended deadline established by the Division of Purchasing, will not be accepted, under any circumstances, regardless of the method of delivery.
Responses must be made on the standard Proposal forms, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “A BRANDING CONSULTANT TO ASSIST HUDSON COUNTY IN IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BRAND IDENTITY TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF ITS policies, programs, and services” printed on the outside and addressed to the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at the address above.
Any Addenda will be advertised as required by law in both the Star Ledger and the Kearny Observer andissued on the County Purchasing Portal. All interested Respondents should check the website from now through the Proposal opening date and time for Addenda. All vendors who have downloaded the opportunity on the purchasing portal will receive notification that an addendum has been posted for their review. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement and to include properly completed addenda forms in the proposal as required. Failure to do so will automatically deem a proposal non-responsive.
COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
Division of Purchasing
($38.50)
Notice is hereby given that the following resolutions were adopted at a regular meeting of the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment held 02-06-25:
#2025.01 – Non-Conforming Use Appl., 69-71 Rutherford Place, Owner/Applicant: Stephen D. & Rosemary Marks, To continue the use of a three (3) family dwelling, constructed as a two (2) family, and converted without zoning approval or requested permits.Approved.
#2025.02 – Variance Appl., 695-695 Elm Street, Owner/Applicant: MIPS Properties, LLC, To convert the two (2) existing commercial units on the first floor into residential thereby
creating five (5) residential units and remove the existing basement access stairways and construct a new stairway on the northern side of the building.Approved.
#2025.03 – Variance Appl., 160-164 Stuyvesant Avenue, Owner/Applicant: Giant164
Apartments LLC, To convert the commercial unit on the first floor into a studio apartment,
resulting in six (6) total apartments in the dwelling on the Property.Denied.
#2025.04 – Variance Appl., 50 Midland Avenue, Owner/Applicant: 50 Midland Company
LLC, To convert a commercial space unit into a residential unit thereby creating a mixed-use
building housing one (1) residential unit and three (3) commercial units.
By:Jennifer Diaz, Secretary
($21.50)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR
CONSULTANT FOR THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL RX/PROGRAM
The County of Hudson (the “County”) is seeking Proposals from qualified Respondents for the procurement of a Third-Party Administrator Consultant for the Health Reimbursement Account for the County Medical/Rx Program.Award will be made pursuant to the Competitive Contracting provisions in the Local Public Contracts Law found at N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq.
Notice is hereby given that on March 6, 2025 by no later than 11:00 a.m., sealed Proposals will be received by the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 at which time and place Proposals will be opened and read in public for:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR
CONSULTANT FOR THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL/RX PROGRAM
Instructions and Proposal Forms must be obtained on the County Purchasing Portal at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org/.
It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the Proposal package is hand-delivered (either by the vendor or courier service) to the County no later than the Proposal opening date and time, March 6, 2025 at 11:00a.m. Any Proposal received after this deadline, or any amended deadline established by the Division of Purchasing, will not be accepted, under any circumstances, regardless of the method of delivery.
Responses must be made on the standard Proposal forms, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR CONSULTANT FOR THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL/RX PROGRAM” printed on the outside and addressed to the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at the address above.
Any Addenda will be advertised as required by law in both the Jersey Journal and the Star Ledger andissued on the County Purchasing Portal. All interested Respondents should check the website from now through the Proposal opening date and time for Addenda. All vendors who have downloaded the opportunity on the purchasing portal will receive notification that an addendum has been posted for their review. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement and to include properly completed addenda forms in the proposal as required. Failure to do so will automatically deem a proposal non-responsive.
COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
Division of Purchasing
($37.50)
PUBLIC NOTICE
HUDSON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Please take notice that the next regular meeting of the Hudson County Planning Board has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the chambers of the Hudson County Improvement Authority’s Office located at Bergen Square Center, 830 Bergen Avenue, Fl. 8B, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Documents are available for public inspection during regular business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) in the offices of the Hudson County Division of Planning, located at Bergen Square Center, 830 Bergen Avenue, Fl. 6A, Jersey City, NJ 07306. For additional information or assistance please call (201) 217-5137.
1.Meeting Called to Order
2.Open Public Meeting Statement
3.Roll Call and Flag Salute
4.Review and Adoption of Meeting Minutes from: January 21, 2025
5.Matters Scheduled for Public Hearing
A.Adoption of the 2025 Hudson County Planning Board Bylaws
B.Adoption of changes to the Hudson County Land Development Regulations with Proposed Amendments
C.Memorialization of Resolutions Considered at Previous Meeting:
Application Applicant Location Municipality
2024-035-SP United Ford LLC 400 County Avenue Secaucus
(Block 60, Lot 3)
A site plan application to demolish an existing one-story building and renovate the existing site.
Application Applicant Location Municipality
2024-060-SP Realty 366 LLC &61 Jackson Street Hoboken
118 Clinton Associates (Block 14, Lot 1)
A site plan application to construct a five story mixed-use building.
Application Applicant Location Municipality
2024-053-SP 55 Passaic Urban 55 Passaic AvenueKearny
Renewal, LLC(Block 1, Lot 8.02)
A site plan application to construct eleven two-three story residential buildings.
D.Site Plans (SP), Subdivisions (SD), and Other Matters Scheduled for Public Hearing:
Application Applicant Location Municipality
2024-052-SP 3438 Kennedy Blvd LLC 3438 JFK BlvdJersey City
(Block 2605, Lot 1)
A site plan application to construct two stories to the existing two story building.
Application Applicant Location Municipality
2024-055-SP Windsor Eden, LLC 601-619 Newark StreetHoboken
(Block 3, Lot 3)
A site plan application to construct a seven-story mixed-use building.
Application Applicant Location Municipality
2024-067-SP 696-698 Real Estate LLC696-698 JFK BlvdBayonne
(Block 177, Lot 47)
A site plan application to demolish the existing building and construct a three story residential building.
E.Applications to be Exempt:
Application Applicant Location Municipality
2025-002-SP376 Summit LLC376 Summit Ave Jersey City
(Block 10801, Lot 5)
A site plan application not along a county road.
Application Applicant Location Municipality
2025-003-SP Nova Group LLC 474-476 BroadwayBayonne
(Block 205, Lot 10.01)
A site plan application not along a county road.
Application Applicant Location Municipality
2025-004-SD 22-24 Bergen Ave. LLC24 Bergen Ave Jersey City
(Block 24902, Lot 2.01)
A subdivision application not along a county road.
Application Applicant Location Municipality
2025-005-SP26 North Avenue26 North Street Bayonne
Urban Renewal, LLC(Block 297, Lot 3)
A site plan application not along a county road.
6. Old Business: None
7.New Business: None
8.Next Meeting Date:Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m.
($81.50)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
ADDENDUM NO. 1
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A CONSULTANT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF
AN EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTER
A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on February 21, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Anyone requiring a copy of said clarification and/or revisions can download the information by registering on the County’s website at hhtp://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org.
By: Christine Moro
Purchasing Agent
For: Cheryl Fuller, Director
Department of Finance & Administration
($9.80)
HUDSON REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
25 RIVER DR. SO. URBAN RENEWAL; SKYLARK ON THE HUDSON
Defendant(s)
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY
HUDSON COUNTY, LAW DIVISION
Docket No.: L-3576-24
LEGAL NOTICE OF HEARING
HRHC Facility ID 0611230 and Ref: H210114
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Order to Show Cause has been issued by the Superior Court of Hudson County in the above-entitled matter, directing Defendants 25 River Dr. So. Urban Renewal and Skylark on the Hudson to appear before the Court on February 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM, Floor 4, Justice W.J. Brennan Courthouse, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306, to show cause, if any, why the Court should not enter a judgment against Defendants 25 River Dr. So. Urban Renewal and Skylark on the Hudson for violations of various state laws pertaining to environmental protection like the Air Pollution Control Act.
Plaintiff Hudson Regional Health Commission is seeking the entry of a judgment in the amount of $2,900.00 against Defendants 25 River Dr. So. Urban Renewal and Skylark on the Hudson.
A copy of the order to show cause and related pleadings are on file with the Clerk of Hudson County Superior Court and are available for public inspection during regular business hours.
MARCO DI STEFANO
ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSEL
DATED: February 4, 2025
($24.00)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
Notice is hereby given that Request for Qualifications will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey at the Administration Annex Building, Purchasing Department,
3rd Floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on February 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, and at that time and place publicly opened and read for the following:
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE HUDSON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org http://www.hudsonprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and to receive Addenda, if issued. All RFQ Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Request for Qualificationsmay be submitted in person or by courier service.Though Request for Qualifications may be sent by courier services, the County takes no responsibility for the loss, non delivery or physical condition of the Qualification Statements so sent.Please state on the envelope that the contents contain a Request for Qualifications.
Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.
The County reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to reject any Respondent that submits incomplete responses to this Request for Qualifications, or a Qualification Statementthat is not responsive to the requirements of this Request for Qualifications.
BY: Christine Moro/Purchasing Agent
For: Cheryl Fuller/Director Department of Finance & Administration
($19.25)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Qualification Statements will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, at the Administration Building Annex, Purchasing Department, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. prevailing time and at that time and place shall be publicly opened and the names of Respondents read for the following:
QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR
FOR THE PROVISION OF “ON- CALL” ENGINEERING SERVICES
PROVIDED TO THE HUDSON COUNTY ENGINEER’S OFFICE
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is being publicly advertised and any firm or person licensed in the State of New Jersey may reply with a Qualification Statement.Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and to receive Addenda, if issued. All RFQ Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Qualifications may be submitted in person or by courier service.Though Qualification Statements may be sent by courier service, the County takes no responsibility for the loss, non-delivery or physical condition of the Qualification Statements so sent.
The Qualification Statements are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.The County reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to reject any Respondent that submits incomplete responses to this Request for Qualifications or a Qualification Statement that is not responsive to the requirements of this Request for Qualifications.
The Qualification Statements should consist of one original and four (4) bound copies sealed and labeled:
FOR THE PROVISION OF “ON- CALL” ENGINEERING SERVICES
PROVIDED TO THE HUDSON COUNTY ENGINEER’S OFFICE
Consultant selection will be based on the qualifications of the firm, key staff assigned to the County and on the criteria set forth within this Request for Qualifications which include but are not limited to the firm’s ability to understand the purposes, goals and objectives of the County and establish appropriate work activities by task to produce recommendations needed.
Qualifications shall be detailed (for the consultant and its sub-consultants) and shall include a statement of qualifications, detailed experience and expertise, description of relevant work, and resumes of key personnel.Resumes of each employee should be limited to no more than two pages each.
Issued by:
Christine Moro, Esq., Q.P.A.,
Purchasing Agent
For:
Craig Guy
County Executive
Denise C. D’Alessandro
Director, Department of Roads & Public Property
Thomas Malavasi, PE, PP, CME, CPWM
County Engineer
Adv.: 02/06/2025
($29.75)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Qualifications will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, at the Administration Building Annex, Purchasing Department, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. prevailing time, and at that time and place shall be publicly opened and the names of Respondents read for the following:
QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REPAIRS TO THE JOINT HUDSON/ESSEX COUNTY BRIDGES
This Request for Qualification (RFQ) is being publicly advertised and any firm or person licensed in the State of New Jersey may reply with a Qualification Statement.Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and to receive Addenda, if issued. All RFQ Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Qualifications may be submitted in person or by courier service.Though Qualification Statements may be sent by courier service, the County takes no responsibility for the loss, non-delivery or physical condition of the Qualification Statements so sent.
The Qualification Statements should consist of one original and three (3) bound copies sealed and labeled CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REPAIRS TO THE JOINT HUDSON/ESSEX COUNTY BRIDGES.Consultant selection will be based on the qualifications of the firm, key staff assigned to the County and on the firm’s ability to understand the purposes, goals and objectives of the County and establish appropriate work activities by task to produce recommendations needed.
Qualifications shall be detailed (for the consultant and its sub-consultants) and shall include a statement of qualifications, detailed experience and expertise, description of relevant work, and resumes of key personnel.Resumes of each employee should be limited to no more than two pages each.All Respondents deemed qualified will be asked to submit a Cost Proposal for specified services.Please do not submit a Cost Proposal at this time.
Issued by:
Christine Moro, Esq., Q.P.A., Purchasing Agent
For:
Craig Guy, County Executive
Denise C. D’Alessandro ,Director, Department of Roads & Public Property
Thomas Malavasi, PE, PP, CME, CPWM, County Engineer
Adv.: 02/06/2025
($25.20)
TOWN OF KEARNY
TOWN OF KEARNY
($9.50)
TOWN OF KEARNY
TOWN OF KEARNY
TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE
2025-(O)-05
Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Space at 257 Laurel Avenue
THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED ON FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY, NEW JERSEY HELD FEBRUARY 4, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE TOWN OF KEARNY, KEARNY TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 402 KEARNY AVENUE, KEARNY, NJ 07032. A FULL COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK.
($10.50)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST THE COUNTY IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTER
Notice is hereby given that sealed Proposals will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, Attention: Purchasing Agent, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306 on February 21, 2025, no later than 11:00 a.m. prevailing time. At that time and place the following will be publicly opened and read:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST THE COUNTY IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTER
Requests for Proposals may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Proposals (RFP) and to receive Addenda, if issued. There is no cost to register or download opportunities from the Purchasing Portal. All RFP Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFP opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Proposals (RFP).
Questions are to be submitted in writing via EMAIL by February 7, 2025 by 2:00 p.m. to Christine Moro, Hudson County’s Purchasing Agent, at questions.purchasing@hcnj.us . No further questions will be accepted after this time. Answers and addenda will be made available publicly on February 11, 2025 by end of business.
Sealed proposals are to be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, Attention: Purchasing Agent, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ no later than February 21, 2025 no later than 11:00a.m. prevailing time. One (1) original and one (1) copy of the proposal and one (1) digital copy of the complete proposal, in a sealed box must be hand-delivered (either via courier service, mail, or hand delivered) to the Hudson County Administration Annex, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306 no later than 11:00a.m on February 21, 2025. Proposals cannot be submitted via fax or email. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
If a respondent wishes to deliver an RFP submission earlier than February 21 at 11:00 a.m., then the submission should be hand delivered and must be clearly marked on the outside with the title of the RFP submission, and the date and time which it is scheduled to be opened, and the name of the entity submitting the proposal.
Respondents are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.17:27 et seq.
This proposal is being solicited through “Competitive Contracting” procurement in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq.
The County of Hudson reserves the right, as permitted by law, to reject any and all proposals, to waive any non-material informalities, and to accept a Proposal, which, in its judgment, best serves the interest of the County. No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the proposals.
($40.95) (1/31)
COUNTY OF HUDSON
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
Notice is hereby given that Request for Qualifications will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey at the Administration Annex Building, Purchasing Department,
3rd Floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 on February 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, and at that time and place publicly opened and read for the following:
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE PROVISION OF LICENSED SEWAGE PLANT OPERATOR AND LICENSED COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR SERVICES
FOR HUDSON COUNTY MEADOWVIEW CAMPUS
Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and to receive Addenda, if issued. All RFQ Addenda will be posted on the Purchasing Portal/Website. Therefore, all interested Respondents should check the Purchasing Portal Website from now through the RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to be knowledgeable of all Addenda related to this procurement. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Request for Qualifications may be submitted in person or by courier service. Though Request for Qualifications may be sent by courier services, the County takes no responsibility for the loss, non delivery or physical condition of the Qualification Statements so sent. Please state on the envelope that the contents contain a Request for Qualifications.
Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.
The County reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to reject any Respondent that submits incomplete responses to this Request for Qualifications, or a Qualification Statement that is not responsive to the requirements of this Request for Qualifications.
BY: Christine Moro
Purchasing Agent
For: Cheryl Fuller, Director
Department of Finance & Administration ($25.55) (1/31)
TOWN OF KEARNY
BID NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Mayor and Council or its agent(s) of the Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, for the Elm Street Roadway Improvements (NJDOT Funded) at the Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 11:30 A.M. Local Prevailing Time.
Drawings, specifications and forms of bids, contract and bond for proposed work, prepared by David Silva, P.E., on behalf of Michael J. Neglia, P.E., P.P., P.L.S., Town Engineer, will be on file at the office of said Engineer, 34 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. Local Prevailing Time and may be examined at no expense by prospective bidders during business hours. Bidders, upon request, will be furnished with a copy of the specifications and blueprints by the Engineer upon proper notice and a non-refundable payment cost of $10.00 for a digital thumb drive or $100.00 for a hard copy to cover the cost of reproduction. (Checks made payable to: Neglia Group.) Bids must be made on Standard Proposal Forms in the manner designated herein and required by the Specifications, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, bearing the name and address of bidder and name of project on the outside addressed to Mayor and Council, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, and must be accompanied by a non-collusion affidavit and a certified check or bid bond for not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount bid, provided said check need not be more than $20,000.00, nor shall not be less than $500.00, and a consent of surety from a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of New Jersey in a sum equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the amount bid. Signatures shall be in ink and longhand. Bids shall be either mailed directly to OR hand delivered directly to Patricia Carpenter, Town Clerk, Town of Kearny, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032.
The Standard Proposal Form and the non-collusion affidavit are attached to the Specifications, copies of which will be furnished on application to the Engineer.
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, regarding Affirmative Action and Executive Order 11246 regarding Equal Opportunity, and with all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference.
New Jersey Business Registration Requirements: N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2 requires all contractors and subcontractors with public contracting agencies to provide proof of registration with the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue.
The requirement of proof of business registration extends down through all levels (tiers) of the project. Before final payment on the contract is made by the contracting agency, the contractor shall submit an accurate list and the proof of business registration of each subcontractor or supplier used in the fulfillment of the contract, or shall attest that no subcontractors were used.
For the term of the contract, the contractor and each of its affiliates and a subcontractor and each of its affiliates [N.J.S.A. 52:32-44(g) (3)] shall collect and remit to the Director, New Jersey Division of Taxation, the use tax due pursuant to the Sales and Use Tax Act on all sales of tangible personal property delivered into this State, regardless of whether the tangible personal property is intended for a contract with a contracting agency. The Contractor is required to comply with all rules and regulations and orders promulgated by the State Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, P.L.1975, c 127., regarding Affirmative Action, Executive Order 11246 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, and Chapter 33, Laws of 1977 regarding disclosure of Partners & Stockholders, and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference, and with all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference. All bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor.
All bids shall be irrevocable, not subject to withdrawal and shall stand available for a period of sixty (60) days. The Town of Kearny reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding.
Contractors shall be advised that this project is being funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Municipal Aid funds. Federal Prevailing Wage Rates shall prevail in this contract.
Small, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to obtain specifications and compete for this project.
“By order of the Mayor and Council, Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey.”
Patricia Carpenter, R.M.C.
Town Clerk
($56.00)
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