Resolution No. BUS-26-158 and 159

The Bridgewater‑Raritan Regional School District awarded eight professional‑service contracts on a non‑competitive, sole‑source basis for the FY 2026‑2027 period. The contracts cover legal counsel (general, special‑education, bond financing), financial advisory, architectural design, school‑physician medical services, and two insurance‑related consulting engagements paid via carrier commissions. Each vendor is capped at a “not‑to‑exceed” dollar amount, with hourly rates specified for most services. The district will receive these services from July 1 2026 through June 30 2027, with a total maximum spend of $415,000 (excluding the commission‑based EUS contracts. • Legal services: three separate attorneys/firms with rates $180‑$225/hr, caps ranging $10‑$200 K. • Financial & architectural services: hourly rates $95‑$235/hr, caps $10‑$50 K. • Medical services: fixed‑price $45 K for a school physician. • Two insurance‑consulting contracts are paid as commissions, not dollar‑capped. • All awards were approved without competition under NJ statute 18A:18A‑5a(1).