The Ocean County Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to French & Parrello Associates, PA to provide engineering design services for the OC Natural Lands Trust Fund Program. The contract is for a lump sum fee of $8,030.00 and is scheduled to start on October 16, 2024, and end on October 15, 2025. The scope of work includes providing engineering design services on an as-needed basis for the Natural Lands Trust Fund program. Key points to consider include:
• The contract was awarded through a competitive bidding process, with French & Parrello Associates, PA submitting the lowest qualified bid.
• The contract is funded by the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund, Account Number 225-155-0151.
• The contract is subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.4 et seq., the New Jersey "Pay-to-Play" Law.
• The Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee reviewed nominations to the program and forwarded recommendations for acquisition to the Board of Commissioners.
• The Consultant Selection Review Committee recommended seventeen firms to be qualified to provide engineering design services, and French & Parrello Associates, PA was selected as the lowest qualified bidder.