WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison publicly advertised for bids for the Reconstruction of Prospect Street in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the lowest bid was submitted by Tomaro Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $398,301.90; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough Council award the contract to Tomaro Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $398,301.90; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has attested that funds will be available in an amount not to exceed $398,301.90 for this purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The contract for the Reconstruction of Prospect Street is hereby awarded to Tomaro Contracting, Inc., based upon its bid in the amount of $398,301.90.

2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough to enter into the contract with Tomaro Contracting, Inc., in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney.

September 27, 1999

GARY E. RUCKELSHAUS, Mayor

Attest:

Marilyn Schaefer, Borough Clerk