Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/23/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 11.21 Construction Advisory Services for Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP), Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) and Long Range Facility Plan (LRFP), and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Purchasing Reference 9441
Strategic Plans:
Priority 1.5
1.5 Develop a capital strategy aligned with the Long-Range Facilities Plan and strategic plan to modernize all facilities, and plan for enrollment projections, academic programs, and community needs.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education seeks to secure the services of an experienced construction advisor with documented success to assist with facilitating the ongoing Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP), Facility Condition Assessment (FCA), Long Range Facility Plan (LRFP) and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) projects; and
WHEREAS, the District is authorized to enter into an agreement for extraordinary unspecifiable services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a (2); and
WHEREAS, the contract is for a two (2) year period with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract was reviewed and approved by Lisa Abdul, Management Specialist and Rodney L. Williams, Director of Energy and Sustainability.
Funding : Subject to availability of funds.
10-11-000-262-330-351-000-000
10-11-000-262-300-352-000-000
10-11-xxx-xxx-300/330-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-300/330-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-300/330-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-21-xxx-xxx-300/330-xxx-xxx-xxx
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for construction advisory services to assist with facilitating ongoing ESIP, FAC, and LRFP and STEM projects for a two (2) year period commencing with date of award with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period as follows:
Cross Creek Solutions, LLC, Rumson, NJ at an annual cost not to exceed $120,000.00
EXPLANATION: To provide construction advisory services for ongoing ESIP, FCA and LRFP projects. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Nicole Yarbough - Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
John Teabout - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Lisa Abdul - Management Specialist
Signed By:
Rodney Williams - Director
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Hasani Council seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for construction advisory services to assist with facilitating ongoing ESIP, FAC, and LRFP and STEM projects for a two (2) year period commencing with date of award with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period as follows:
Cross Creek Solutions, LLC, Rumson, NJ at an annual cost not to exceed $120,000.00
EXPLANATION: To provide construction advisory services for ongoing ESIP, FCA and LRFP projects. Subject to the availability of funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes