Legal Notices

FRIDAY, AUG. 22, 2025

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 Exterior Façade Repairs at the Kearny

Police Department Building at the Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey on

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 at 10:30 AM Local Prevailing Time.

Drawings, specifications and forms of bid, contract and bonds for proposed work, prepared by RSC

Architects, will be on file at the office of RSC Architects located at 3 University Plaza Drive, Suite 600,

Hackensack, NJ 07601, beginning on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Local Prevailing Time

and may be examined at no expense by prospective bidders during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00

p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Bidders, upon request, will be

furnished with a PDF copy of the specifications and drawings by the Architect. All necessary bid

specifications, drawings and bid forms may be secured upon email request as follows.

Subject: Exterior Façade Repairs at the Kearny Police Department Building Bid Request – RSC

Architects, bidding@rscarchitects.com, 201-941-3040

Bidding documents shall be made available by digital download link after written request.

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 RSC Architects.

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.

A pre-bid conference and walk through will be held at the Kearny Fire Department Dispatch

Building on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. While not mandatory Bidders are encouraged to

attend.

Contractors shall be advised that this project is being funded by the Town of Kearny municipal

funds, and Federal Prevailing Wage Rates prevail.

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

($60.50 Online 08/22/25)

The regular meeting of the Kearny Planning Board scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers at 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 has been canceled.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($8.00 Online 08/22/25 Newspaper 09/03/25)

The regular meeting of the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment is to be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers 402 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ. The extent of the agenda is known as follows:

#2025.16

Manuel Rodrigues

671 Forest Street

Variance application. Carried from 07-01-25 mtg.***

#2025.19

Thiele Family Properties LLC593-597 Belgrove Drive

Variance Application.

#2025.20

Nilo and Nathiely Macedo

14 Alexander Avenue

Variance Application

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($30.00 Online 08/22/25 Newspaper 09/03/25)

THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF HUDSON

RESOLUTION

No. On Motion of Commissioner
Seconded by Commissioner

APPOINTING THE DIFFERENCE CARD
TO SERVE AS THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL/RX PROGRAM
AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW JERSEY STATE HEALTH BENEFITS COMMISSION
(JANUARY 1, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026)

WHEREAS, by way of Resolution No. 349-6-2025 this Board authorized the award of a competitive contract to the Difference Card to serve as the Third Party Administrator for the Health Reimbursement Account (“HRA”) for the County Medical/RX program; and

WHEREAS, the State Health Benefits Commission (“SHB”) requires that the County designate a Third Party Administrator as part of the approval process for the County to implement a HRA for each employee that enrolls in the NJ Direct 20/35 plan for the January-December 2026 plan year; and

WHEREAS, the County hereby wishes to appoint The Difference Card to serve as the Third Party Administrator for the HRA for the January – December 2026 plan year; and

WHEREAS, a HRA will be required to be funded by the County in the amount of $16,240.00 for each employee enrolled in the NJ Direct 20/35, regardless of the level of coverage; and

WHEREAS, at this time, seven (7) out of the twelve (12) County Unions have confirmed that they have elected to have the HRA program offered as a voluntary option to their members; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to appoint the Difference Card to serve as the Third Party Administrator for the HRA for the County Medical/ RX Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Hudson, that:

1. The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.
2. The Board hereby authorizes County Executive Craig Guy, County Administrator Abraham Antun, Deputy County Administrator David Drumeler, or their legally appointed designee to execute any necessary documents and take all actions required to implement this resolution effectively.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
4. A Notice of this Action shall be published by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.
I, 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 resolution to be a true copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting of said Board held on August 14, 2025.
CAROL JEAN DOYLE
Clerk
($30.50 Online 08/21/25)BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

RESOLUTION

No. On Motion of Commissioner

Seconded by Commissioner

APPOINTING THE DIFFERENCE CARD

TO SERVE AS THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL/RX PROGRAM

AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW JERSEY STATE HEALTH BENEFITS COMMISSION

(JANUARY 1, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026)

WHEREAS, the County hereby wishes to appoint The Difference Card to serve as the Third Party Administrator for the HRA for the January – December 2026 plan year; and

WHEREAS, a HRA will be required to be funded by the County in the amount of $16,240.00 for each employee enrolled in the NJ Direct 20/35, regardless of the level of coverage; and

WHEREAS, at this time, seven (7) out of the twelve (12) County Unions have confirmed that they have elected to have the HRA program offered as a voluntary option to their members; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to appoint the Difference Card to serve as the Third Party Administrator for the HRA for the County Medical/ RX Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Hudson, that:

1. The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.

2. The Board hereby authorizes County Executive Craig Guy, County Administrator Abraham Antun, Deputy County Administrator David Drumeler, or their legally appointed designee to execute any necessary documents and take all actions required to implement this resolution effectively.

3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

4. A Notice of this Action shall be published by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.

I, 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 resolution to be a true copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting of said Board held on August 14, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE

Clerk

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

RESOLUTION

No. On Motion of Commissioner

Seconded by Commissioner

AUTHORIZING FY’2025 RYAN WHITE PART “A” SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT

AWARD ALLOCATIONS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDERS

MARCH 1, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026

($1,658,323.00)

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services through its Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has notified the County of Hudson of its FY 2025 HIV Emergency Relief Funds award under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-87) for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, in the amount of ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($1,658,323.00) for distribution to various medical and social service agencies; and

WHEREAS, the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services recommends that said Supplemental funds be awarded to the following agencies in the amounts listed below, consistent with the Ryan White Part “A” priorities developed by the HIV/AIDS Planning Council:

AGENCY CONTRACTS

SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD

1. Care Point Hoboken University Medical Center

a. Medical Case Management

b. Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services

$ 500,468.00

$ 113,101.00

Subtotal

$ 613,569.00

2. Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC)

a. Medical Case Management

b. Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services

$ 371,343.00

$ 506,724.00

Subtotal

$ 878,067.00

3. HC Improvement Authority (HCIA)

Hudson County HIV/AIDS Planning Council

$ 71,925.00

4. Hudson County Administration

$ 94,762.00

FY 2025 SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD TOTAL

$ 1,658,323.00

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, permits the awarding of a contract for professional services without public advertising for bids and requires that resolution and terms be available for public inspection and are on file with the Clerk of this Board; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid funding of agencies disclosed in categories one (1) and two (2) are not subject to “Pay to Play” regulations as they are being awarded as professional services to not-for-profit agencies providing medical and social services; and

WHEREAS, the funding disclosed in category three (3) is not subject to “Pay to Play” regulations as it is awarded to a governmental entity not subject to bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2); and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration has certified that the funds are available for this purpose in Account No. 02-213-40-861-25-0000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Hudson, that:

1. The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.

2. The Board hereby authorizes the County Executive, Craig Guy, or County Administrator, Abraham Antun, or Deputy County Administrator, David Drumeler, or their lawfully appointed designee to execute any and all documents and take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this resolution.

3. A Notice of the action shall be published by the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners.

4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE

Clerk

($67.00 Online 08/21/25)

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

RESOLUTION

No On Motion of Commissioner

Seconded by Commissioner

AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 334-6-2025 AND AUTHORIZING FY’2025 RYAN WHITE MINORITY AIDS INITIATIVE (MAI) GRANT FINAL AWARD ALLOCATIONS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDERS AND A PROVIDER AWARDED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESS

MARCH 1, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026

($231,472.00)

WHEREAS, by way of Resolution No.116-2-2025 this Board authorized partial award allocations to professional services providers and a provider awarded through a competitive contracting process under the Ryan White Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Grant; and

WHEREAS, by way of Resolution No. 334-6-2025 this Board authorized second partial award allocations to professional services providers awarded through a competitive contracting process under the Ryan White Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Grant; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services through its Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has notified the County of Hudson of its FY 2025 HIV Emergency Relief Funds final award under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-87) for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, in the amount of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($231,472.00) Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Dollars for distribution to medical and social service agencies; and

WHEREAS, the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services recommends that said MAI funds be awarded to the following agencies in the amounts listed below, consistent with the Ryan White Part “A” guidelines and priorities set by the HIV/AIDS Planning Council:

AGENCY

CONTRACTS

MAI 1ST PARTIAL

MAI 2nd PARTIAL

MAI FINAL ALLOCATION

TOTAL MAI AWARD

1.Care Point Health Systems, Inc.

Medical Case Management

$ 12,392.00

$ 18,221.00

$ 33,926.00

$ 64,539.00

2.Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC)

Outpatient Ambulatory Health Services

$ 38,661.00

$57,196.00

$ 114,617.00

$ 210,474.00

WHERAS, the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services has recommended that funds be awarded to the following social services agency in category three (3), consistent with the priorities set by the HIV/AIDS Planning Council, for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 as follows:

AGENCY

MAI CONTRACTS

1st PARTIAL

2ND PARTIAL

MAI FINAL ALLOCATION

TOTAL MAI AWARD

3. Hudson Pride Center

Outreach

$ 28,213.00

$ 41,292.00

$ 82,929.00

$ 152,434.00

FY’25 MAI AWARD TOTAL

$ 79,266.00

$ 116,709.00

$ 231,472.00

$ 427,447.00

WHEREAS, the foregoing social service agency in category 3 is not subject to “Pay to Play” regulations as it was secured through a fair and open competitive contracting process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration has certified that the funds are available for these purposes in Account No. 02-213-40-862-25-0000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Hudson, that:

1.The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.

2.The Board hereby authorizes the County Executive, Craig Guy, or County Administrator, Abraham Antun, or Deputy County Administrator, David Drumeler, or their lawfully appointed designee to execute any and all documents and take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this resolution.

3.The clerk of the board shall attach a certified copy of this resolution to the filed copy of resolution Nos. 116-2-2025 and 334-6-2025.

4.A Notice of this action shall be published by the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners.

5.This resolution shall take effect immediately.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE

Clerk

($83.50 Online 08/21/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-26

Ordinance Amending Section 3-6.5 of the Town Code Regarding Rates of Compensation for Off-Duty Police Services

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD AUGUST 19, 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.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($8.50 Online 08/21/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

2025-(O)-30

BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AN SUMMARY

The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Town of Kearny, in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey on August 19, 2025 and the 20 day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such bond ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies of the full bond ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:

Title: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE TOWN OF KEARNY, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $750,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWN TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF.

Purpose: Green infrastructure improvements, including, but not limited to the removal of dead or hazardous street trees, planting of new street trees in green infrastructure pits and the reconstruction and upgrades of stormwater inlets with NJPDES compliant N-Eco curb pieces and bicycle safe grates, and further including all work and materials necssary therefor and incidental thereto

Appropriation: $750,000

Bonds/Notes Authorized: $750,000

Grant Appropriated: N/A

Section 20 Costs: $240,000

Useful Life: 30 years

Patricia Carpenter, Town Clerk

($24.50 Online 08/21/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-34

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Spaces at 24 Maple Street, 34 Highland Avenue, 639 Elm Street, and 721 Devon Street

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

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 AUGUST 19, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR A SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN HALL. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($14.00 Online 08/21/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-27

An Ordinance Amending Sections 7-38.5, 7-38.6 and 7-38.9 of the Town Code Regarding Parking Meters

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

($11.50 Online 08/21/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-35

Ordinance to Prohibit the Distribution of Plastic Single-Use Food Service Items and Non-Plastic Single-Use Food Service Items for Take-Out or Delivery Orders, Unless Requested by a Customer

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($14.00 Online 08/21/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-28

Ordinance Amending Section 7-13 of the Town Code Entitled “Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets” (Affects Elm Street)

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($13.50 Online 08/21/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

2025-(O)-32

BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND

SUMMARY

Title: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $4,300,000 FOR THE DUKES STREET, DEVON TERRACE, TAPPAN STREET AND HOYT STREET PUMPING STATION IN AND BY THE TOWN OF KEARNY, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,300,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWN TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF

Purpose: Improvements to the Dukes Street, Devon Terrace, Tappan Street and Hoyt Street Pumping Station including, but not limited to, the acquisition of property for and design and survey of the pump station and the construction of a pumping station, gravity collection sewers and a force main, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto and further including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto, as originally described in Bond Ordinance #2015-6, finally adopted April 28, 2015 and Bond Ordinance #2017-55, finally adopted October 24, 2017, as various improvements to the Dukes Street Pumping Station, both as supplemented by Bond Ordinance #2021-12, finally adopted April 27, 2021

Supplemental Appropriation: $4,300,000

Supplemental Bonds/Notes Authorized: $4,300,000

Grants Appropriated: N/A

Section 20 Costs: $860,000

Useful Life: 40 years

Patricia Carpenter, Clerk

($30.00 Online 08/21/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-36

Ordinance Amending Section 3-6.5a5 of the Town Code Regarding the Administrative Fee for Off-Duty Police Services

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($13.50 Online 08/21/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-33

Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Spaces at 146 Devon Terrace, 425 Davis Avenue and 588 Chestnut Street

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($13.50 Online 08/21/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

2025-(O)-31

BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY

Title: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEAD WATER SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND RELATED ROADWORK IN AND BY THE TOWN OF KEARNY, IN THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $8,650,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $8,650,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWN TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF

Purpose: The Lead Water Service Line Replacement Project and related roadwork, including, but not limited to, the replacement of lead water service lines, milling, resurfacing, pavement striping, reconstruction of all storm and sanitary structures, green infrastructure improvements, ADA curb ramp reconstruction, sidewalk reconstruction and curb reconstruction, and further including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto

Appropriation: $8,650,000

Bonds/Notes Authorized: $8,650,000

Grant Appropriated: N/A

Section 20 Costs: $2,400,000

Useful Life: 40 years

Patricia Carpenter, Clerk

($26.00 Online 08/21/25)

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20, 2025

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-29

Ordinance Amending Sections of the Town Code Regarding Parking Permit Fees

BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, that:

I Section 5:11.1a. and Section 7-33.4c. of the Town Code regarding overnight residential parking permits be and hereby is amended to change the administration fee from $125 to $175 per year.

II Section 7-34.4d. of the Town Code regarding business daytime parking permits be and hereby is amended to change the annual permit fee from $525 to $575.

III Section 7-34.4g. of the Town Code regarding permits for overnight parking of commercial vehicles be and hereby is amended to change the annual fee from $250 to $300.

IV The fees set forth above shall be effective as of January 1, 2026.

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($23.00 Online 08/21/25)

TUESDAY, AUG. 19, 2025

Kearny, NJ 07032. Upon opening the meeting, the Board will take action to enter into Closed Session at 4:30 p.m.and reconvene in Public at 7:00 p.m. Action will be taken.

While the Board reserves the right to change the date when necessary in order to accommodate the public to attend the meeting, legal notice of this change has been sent to the Board, Town Clerk, District Website and posted at the Board Office.

The agenda to the extent known is:

Student Hearing

Regular Board Meeting

Trophy Case Dedication

Very truly yours,

Juan Faciolince

Business Administrator/ Board Secretary

($22.00 Online 08/19/25)

—

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, P.L. 1975c 231, this is to advise that the Kearny Board of Education will hold a Board Retreat on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Kearny Board of Education, 1st Floor Board Room, 172 Midland Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey, 07032. Action will not be taken. While the Board reserves the right to change the date and location when necessary in order to accommodate the public to attend the meeting, legal notice of these changes have been sent to the Board, Town Clerk, District Website and posted at the Board Office.

The agenda to the extent known is: Discuss goals and plans for the 2025-2026

School Year

Very truly yours,

Juan Faciolince

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

($18.00 Online 08/19/25)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 September 9, 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 Provisions of Towing Companies to Tow Under

Ordinance No’s 475-10-2011, 234-4-2013, 636-10-2021 & 426-8-2025

“Motor Vehicle Towing Regulation”.

Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.orghttp://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).

Questions are to be submitted by email at questions.purchasing@hcnj.us by August 22, 2025 by 3:00 p.m. to Christine Moro, Hudson County’s Purchasing Agent. No further questions will be accepted after this time. Answers and addenda will be made available publically on August 26 , 2025 by the end of the day on the Purchasing Website at: http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org.

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

($38.50 Online 08/19/25)

MONDAY, AUG. 18, 2025

NOTICE OF HEARING PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 333 SOMERSET STREET, HARRISON, NJ, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 117.01, LOT 1.06 (UNIT A)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on August 27, 2025, at 6:00pm a public hearing will be held by the Town of Harrison Planning Board regarding the application of 333 Somerset Urban Renewal LLC (the “Applicant”), for the property located at 333 Somerset Street and described on the Tax Map of the Town of Harrison as Block 117.01, Lot 1.06 (Unit A) (the “Property”). The Property is located within the Residential District (the “District”) of the Waterfront Redevelopment Area (the “Area”) and governed by the Waterfront Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”)

The Applicant is seeking an Amendment to the Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval with Deviations, Design Waivers and Conditions granted under Case No. 23-02 specifically related to Unit A. The Applicant is proposing the following revisions to the previously approved Project: elimination of the proposed ground floor retail use allowing for a slight increase in the number of residential dwelling units from 186 to 192 (88 studio units, 88 one-bedroom units, 11 two-bedroom units and 5 three-bedroom units); removal of balconies along the 3rd Street and Somerset Street frontage; relocation of the leasing office and leasing office signage (the “Amended Project”). The revisions comply with the Waterfront Redevelopment Plan and do not exacerbate or worsen any of the previously approved deviations and design waivers, which shall continue to remain in effect. All other aspects of the Project remain unchanged.

Any additional approvals, permits, variances, interpretations, waivers or exceptions reflected in the plans and materials filed (as same may be amended or revised from time to time without further notice) or determined to be necessary during the review, processing or hearing of this Application.

Any person or person affected by this Application has an opportunity to be heard at the hearing of August 27, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Harrison, Town Hall, 2nd Floor – Council Chambers, 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, New Jersey 07029, at which time you may appear either in person, by agent or attorney and present any comments which you may have regarding this Application.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE The application and plans are on file and available for public inspection by all interested parties during regular business hours in the Planning office, 401 Warren Street, 2nd Floor, Harrison, NJ 07029.

333 Somerset Urban Renewal LLC, Applicant

Gerard D. Pizzillo, Esq.

Genova Burns LLC

Attorneys for Applicant

30 Montgomery Street, 3^rd Fl.

Jersey City, NJ 07302

($34.50 Online 08/18/25)

FRIDAY, AUG. 15, 2025

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a PROFESSIONAL SERVICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1. This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: Eyman Partners, LLC, 300 New Jersey Avenue, NW Suite 900, Washington, DC 20001.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Contract to Provide “Legal Guidance to the County of Hudson Pertinent to the Hospital Fee Ordinance”.

COST: $137,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: One Year, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Neglia Engineering, 34 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract for the Design and Construction Management of the Widening of Passaic Avenue and Installation of Dual Left Turn Lanes and Right Thru Shared Lane in Kearny, New Jersey.

COST: $191,050.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: French & Parrello Associates, 1085 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 601, Newark, New Jersey 07102.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Professional Engineering Services for the Design and Construction Management of Paterson Plank Road Safety Improvements in Union City, Jersey City and Hoboken.

COST: $145,652.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($20.50 Online 08/15/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO:

DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP

61 South Paramus Road

Paramus, New Jersey 07652

Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC

169 Ramapo Valley Road, UL 105

Oakland, New Jersey 07436

SERVICES: To Amend and Add Funds to Fair and Open Contracts to Provide Legal Services for Hudson County Relating to Investigation and Evaluation of Allegations of Sexual and Workplace Harassment and Hostile Work Environment and Discrimination Against the County or County Employees.

COST: Additional $75,000.00 Each Firm.

Total Amended Amount $150,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: French & Parrello Associates, 1085 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 601, Newark, New Jersey 07102.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Professional Engineering Services for the Design of Duncan Avenue Bicycle Lanes Connectivity Across NJ Route 1 & 9 in Jersey City.

COST: $47,183.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($20.50 Online 08/15/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACTS LAW N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1. This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: Dresdner Robin CME Associates

30 Montgomery Street, Suite 510

1 Tower Center, 20th Floor

Jersey City, NJ 07302

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Suburban Consulting Engineers French & Parrello Associates

505 Main Street, Suite 301

1800 Route 34, Suite 101

Hackensack, NJ 07601

Wall Township, NJ 07719

Colliers Engineering and Design, Inc. Lewis Consulting Group

101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 3400 2604 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 600 Holmdel, New Jersey 07733

Wall, NJ 07719

Paulus Sokolowski and Sartor T & M Associates

3 Mountainview Road

400 Broadacres Drive, Suite 250

P.O. Box 4039 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Warren, NJ 07059

Boswell

330 Phillips Ave

South Hackensack, NJ 07606

SERVICES: To Provide Nine (9) Qualified Professional Engineering Consulting Firm Open Ended for the Provision of “On-Call” Environmental Engineering Services.

COST: N/A

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($45.00 Online 08/15/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: French & Parrello Associates, 1085 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 601, Newark, New Jersey 07102.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Professional Engineering Services to Perform a Multi-Way Stop Control Warrant Analysis at Union Turnpike and Charles Court in North Bergen, New Jersey.

COST: $4,240.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($20.50 Online 08/15/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has authorized a CHANGE ORDER #7 pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.9 to further completion of the project. This change order and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: Flanagan Contracting Group, Inc., 90 Old Camplain Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844.

SERVICES: To Provide “Improvements to John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Communipaw to Sip Avenue, City of Jersey City”.

COST: Original Sum: $4,841,528.39

Change Order No. 1 $192,720.00

Change Order No. 2 $88,638.70

Change Order No. 3 $ 0

Time Extension 179 Calendar Days

Change Order No. 4 $295,535.20

Time Extension 74 Calendar Days

Change Order No. 5 $923,106.10

Time Extension 266 Calendar Days

Change Order No. 6 $ 411,680.91

Time Extension 17 Calendar Days

Change Order No. 7 $181,108.68

Change Order No.8 (Reduction).

$ -184,305.93

New Contract Sum: $6,750,012.05

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($37.00 Online 08/15/25)

THURSDAY, AUG. 14, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

R E S O L U T I O N

No.

On Motion of Commissioner

Seconded by Commissioner

AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 197-4-2025

WHICH AUTHORIZED A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ESSEX TO HOUSE HUDSON COUNTY JUVENILES IN THE ESSEX COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

WHEREAS, the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act (N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et. seq.), provides that local units in government may enter into a contract for the joint provision of any service which either party to said agreement is empowered to render or perform within its own jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, by way of Resolution No. 197-4-2025 this Board authorized a shared services agreement between the County of Hudson (“Hudson”) and the County of Essex (“Essex”) for Hudson to house juveniles at the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center (“ECJDC”); and

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to make a change to one aspect of the shared services agreement as per negotiations with Essex; and

WHEREAS, the previous resolution stated that the agreement would be based upon payment for a minimum of twenty (20) juveniles; and

WHEREAS, the County now wishes to amend the aforesaid resolution to state that payment will be made according to the actual number of Hudson juveniles that are housed at the ECJDC and no minimum will be required by either party; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account number 01-201-25-281-02 to fund eight (8)months of the contract; and

WHEREAS, the funds for the remaining four (4) months of the contract shall be dependent upon the Chief Financial Officer providing a certification, to be affixed to this resolution, as to the availability of funding in the budget for the next fiscal year to fund the duration of this contract and the contract shall so provide; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et. seq. requires that the Shared Services Agreement be approved by Resolution of the governing body of each participating entity, and a copy of proposed Agreement is available for public inspection as it is with the Clerk to this Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners to the

County of Hudson, that:

1. The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.

2. The Board hereby authorizes the County Executive, Craig Guy or County

Administrator, Abraham Antun, or Deputy County Administrator, David B.

Drumeler, or their lawfully appointed designee, to execute any and all documents and take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this resolution.

3. The County Executive, or his lawful designee, is hereby authorized to pay for theabove referenced services based upon the following information:

Term of Contract: May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

Contract Amount: $465.24 (per diem) per juvenile

Estimated Total based upon 2024 Average: $3,396,253.00

Source of Funding: Account No. 01-201-25-281-02-9304

County Department

Originating Request: Department of Health and Human Services

4. A Notice of this action shall be published by the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE

Clerk

($65.00)

TUESDAY, AUG. 12, 2025

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, August 19, 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. 4. 5. A. B. Roll Call and Flag Salute

Review and Adoption of Meeting Minutes from: June 17, 2025

Matters Scheduled for Public Hearing

Public Hearing for the DRAFT of the 2025 Hackensack River Greenway Plan

Site Plans (SP), Subdivisions (SD), and Other Matters Scheduled for Public Hearing:

Application Applicant Location Municipality

2024-064-SP River Road 8701, LLC 8701 River Road North Bergen

(Block 440, Lot 1)

A site plan application to construct a four-story residential building along a county road.

Application Applicant Location Municipality

2025-020-SP Crosstown Investors 54 14th Street Hoboken

(Block 269, Lot 12)

A site plan application to construct a five-story mixed-use building along a county road.

C. Applications to be Exempt:

Application Applicant Location Municipality

2025-029-SP J Par, LLC 21 W 25th Street Bayonne

(Block 183, Lot 5)

A site plan application not along a county road.

6. Old Business: None

7. New Business: None

8. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

($24.00 Online 08/12/25)

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SERVICES TO WORKFIRST NEW JERSEY AND

ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on August 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

($18.00 Online 08/12/25)

MONDAY, AUG. 11, 2025

The County of Hudson (“the County”) is seeking proposals from qualified Respondents for the Procurement “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE 2025 HUDSON COUNTY CREDIBLE MESSENGERS 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 September 4, 2025 at 11:00a.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

2025 HUDSON COUNTY CREDIBLE MESSENGERS PROGRAM

The Hudson County Division of Children and Youth Services, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is issuing this Request for Proposals to select an experienced provider to implement the Hudson County Credible Messengers program to support court-involved youth with transformative mentoring relationships and help them to prevent future involvement in the justice system.

The grant period for this RFP will be from on or about October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. Hudson County anticipates selecting one (1) provider for this time period with the flexibility to renew awards for up to four (4) years, pending awardee performance and availability of funding. A total of $400,000.00 will be awarded through this RFP.

The Request for Proposal Specifications (hereinafter referred to as “RFP” must be obtained on the County Purchasing Portal at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org/. Registering on the Hudson County Purchasing Portal and obtaining the RFP is free of charge. The RFP will be available for download under the “Opportunities” Section of the Purchasing Portal.

It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the Proposal package is physically delivered (either by the Respondent, via mail, or courier service) to the Division of Purchasing no later than the Proposal opening date and time, September 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, in accordance with applicable law, regardless of the method of delivery. Proposals cannot be faxed or emailed to the County of Hudson.

Responses must be made on the forms included within the RFP, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE 2025 HUDSON COUNTY CREDIBLE MESSENGERS 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 the online periodicals of the Star Ledger and the Kearny Observer and issued on the County Purchasing Portal. All Respondents who have downloaded and received the RFP from the Purchasing Portal should check the Purchasing Portal from now through the Proposal opening date and time for Addenda. All Respondents who have downloaded the RFP from the County Purchasing Portal will, as required by law, automatically receive notification that an addendum has been posted for their review. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to include properly completed addenda forms in the Proposal as required. Failure to do so will automatically deem a Proposal non-responsive. No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the proposals.

Applicants are required to comply with the requirements of PL 1975, c. 127 (NJAC 17:27) Affirmative Action Plan, Hudson County Living Wage Ordinance Nos. 363-6-2014, 289-5-2019 and PL 1977, c. 33, Disclosure Statement, and all other requirements set forth in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.

HUDSON COUNTY OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION,

Plaintiff,

CROWN GLAZING GROUP; JONATHAN CANTOS; and JOHN DOE(S) 1-10 & XYZ CORP. (S) 1-10,

Defendants.

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY

LAW DIVISION: HUDSON COUNTY

DOCKET NUMBER: HUD-L-

CIVIL ACTION

LEGAL NOTICE OF HEARING

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 Crown Glazing Group and Jonathan Cantos to appear before the Court on September 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM, Floor 2, 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 Crown Glazing Group and Jonathan Cantos for violations of various state laws pertaining to the Consumer Fraud Act.

Plaintiff Hudson County Office of Consumer Affairs is seeking the entry of a judgment in the amount of $2,000.00 against Defendants Crown Glazing Group and Jonathan Cantos. 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

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FRIDAY, AUG. 8, 2025

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 08-07-25:

#2025.12 – Variance appl., 167 Stuyvesant Avenue a/k/a 646 Elm Street, Owner/Applicant:

Richard L. Smith a/k/a RLS Media Solutions Broadcasting a/k/a Metro Media Institute , To convert the first-floor commercial space of the buildings to have computer stations, lecture tables and smart TVs and to change its use from a deli/convenience store to a media and

technology training facility for adults and children. Approved.

#2025.13 – Variance Appl., 660 Kearny Avenue, Owner/Applicant: St. Stephen’s Roman

Catholic Church, To approve the removal of the existing front stairs, enclosure of the first- floor porch, and the construction of a second-floor addition above the newly enclosed first-floor porch. Approved.

#2025.14 – Variance Appl., 664 Elm Street, Owner/Applicant: James A. and Patricia

Gabriele, To legalize the developed two-story frame dwelling, a three (3) car garage, porch, deck, brick paver driveway and concrete walkway. Approved.

#2025.15 – Variance Appl., 37 Devon Terrace, Owner/Applicant: Paulo Silva a/k/a S and A

Holdings, LLC, To demolish an existing one-family dwelling and garage to construct a new

one-family dwelling. Approved.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 4, 2025

SECTION 00 11 13 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

1. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the East Newark Board of Education,(“Owner”) Hudson County, New Jersey, for Proposed HVAC Upgrades at the East Newark School for the East Newark Board of Education.

2. Sealed bids will be received for the following contracts (“Contracts”):

a. Overall Single Prime (all of the work, Lump Sum, All Trades, All Inclusive) – DPMC Pre-Qualification C032 HVACR.

Bids for the above Contracts will be received by the Owner in the Board Offices located at 501 N. 3rd Street, East Newark, New Jersey 07029, until 11:00 A.M.; Local Time, on WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20TH, 2025, and will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter.

Bidding Documents may be examined online by (USA website) visiting www.usaplanroom.com. Project 2024-138 is located in “Public Jobs”. This will take you directly to the project for viewing or ordering. Bid Documents may be purchased online or ordered for pick-up for the non-refundable fee of $150.00 for each paper set or $40.00 for each digital set. The online system will accept payment by major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express), or COD for pick-up. Documents may be sent prepaid through Federal Express or UPS. Bid Documents will be made available after 2:00 P.M. on August 8, 2025.

Documents will also be made available at FLM Reprographics, 741 Alexander Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, 609-987-0666, Contacts: Jeff Zanin, Bob Strom. Bidders should call 24 hours in advance to ensure Bid Documents will be available.

3.Bids must be submitted on the proposal forms in the manner designated, enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of Bidder and proposal identification number on the outside, and must be accompanied by certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond drawn to the Order of the “East Newark Board of Education”, for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but in no case in excess of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000); and must be delivered to the Business Administrator at the above place, by the hour named. The Board and the Board’s Architect or Engineer assumes no responsibility for bids mismailed or misdirected.

Failure to sign the bid bond by either the surety or principal and failure to submit the properly executed bid bond with the bid package, shall be deemed cause for disqualification and rejection of the bid.

Failure to sign the Certificate of Consent of Surety by either the surety or principal, and failure to submit the properly executed Certificate with the bid package, shall be deemed cause for disqualification and rejection of the bid.

5.No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, 18A:-18A-36a. The Owner reserves the right to extend this date as negotiated with the potential low bidder.

6.The Owner reserves the right to reject all proposals or bids in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, as amended and to waive any informality in the bidding.

7.Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contracts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.

8.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.

9.If the bid exceeds $20,000.00, all bidders shall pre-qualify as required by the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Building and Construction, and each bid shall be accompanied by an affidavit so certifying pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-27 through 18A:18A-33 as amended and revised. All inquiries concerning prequalification should be directed to Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction, 33 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608

a.Bidders shall be prequalified in Category C032 HVACR

10.Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq Public School Contracts Law.

11.Pursuant to the “The Public Works Contractor Registration Act” N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq.,, bidders and their subcontractors are required to be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and to possess a current certificate by said Department indicating compliance with the Act. If the apparent low bidder fails to provide a copy of the certificate prior to the award of the contract, the bid may be rejected as being non-responsive.

12.All bidders must provide a copy of their Business Registration Certificate. Failure to submit the Business Registration Certificate prior to the award of contract will result in the rejection of the bid proposal.

13.The East Newark Board of Education will not enter into a contract for work with any person, company or firm that is on the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development; Prevailing Wage Debarment List, or the State of New Jersey Consolidated Debarment Report (www.state.nj.us/treasury/debarred) or the Federal System for Award-SAM.gov. N.J.A.C. 17:19-1.1.

14.Each bidder must submit with the bid a signed certificate stating that they own, lease or control all equipment necessary to accomplish the work described in the Contract Specifications. Should the Bidder not be the actual owner or lessee of such equipment required, its certificate shall state the source from which the equipment shall be obtained and, in addition, shall be accompanied by a signed certificate from the Owner or person in control of the equipment definitely granting to the Bidder the control of the equipment required during such time as may be required for that portion of the Contract for which it is necessary.

BY ORDER OF THE EAST NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

Andrea Del Guercio

Interim Business Adminsitrator

Hudson County, New Jersey

($67.50 online 08/06/25)

THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025

The Unified Vailsburg Services Organization located at 1044 South Orange Newark, NJ 07106 invites

the submission of sealed bids in food service for Breakfast, Lunch & Snack as described in the

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program Invitation for Bid and Standard

Contract. These meals are to be served to 350 participants , ages 1-4 years old, five days per week.

Meals must meet the requirements mandated by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Child and Adult

Care Food Program and begin August 19th 2025. Bid specifications are available at

1044 South Orange Avenue Newark, NJ 07106.

Sealed bids will be opened and read aloud, August 13th 2025, at 10 am.

Written proposals received after August 12th 2025 at 12 pm shall not be considered.”

($70.00) — 7/31-8/6

Public Notice Hudson County Planning Board Public Hearing and Comment Period for updates to the

“DRAFT” Hackensack River Greenway Plan

Please take notice that on August 19th, 2025, the Hudson County Planning Board will introduce updates to the “DRAFT” Hackensack River Greenway Plan. The Hudson County Planning Board has established a twenty (20) day public comment period from July 31 through August 19. The Hudson County Planning Board will hold a public hearing, pursuant to NJSA 40:27-4 et seq., at 6:30 on August 19 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. The “DRAFT” Hackensack River Greenway Plan is available for inspection at the offices of the Hudson County Division of Planning located at 830 Bergen Avenue, Floor 6A in Jersey City, NJ. An electronic copy of the Hackensack River Greenway Plan may also be viewed or downloaded on Hudson County’s internet website (www.hcnj.us/planning). Written comments may be submitted to the Hudson County Division of Planning, 830 Bergen Avenue, Floor 6A, Jersey City, NJ 07306 or by e-mail to countyplanning@hcnj.us with the subject line: Hackensack Greenway Plan. For additional information please call the Hudson County Division of Planning at (201) 217-5137.

(Online 07/31/25 $28.00)

JULY 24, 2025

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 2

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Applications for Professional Services from Qualified Artists to Design, Fabricate, & Install a Hudson County Themed Stained Glass Window for Permanent Display in the Honorable Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex

Please see Amendment attached.

This notice may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org.

By: Christine Moro,

Purchasing Agent

For: Cheryl Fuller, Director

Finance and Administration

($17.00 Online 07/24

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

2025 “DRAFT” OFFICIAL HUDSON COUNTY MAP

Please take notice that the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a

public hearing to provide the general public with an opportunity to comment on the 2025

“Draft” Official Hudson County Map at the regularly scheduled August Commissioners

Meeting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-5 et seq. It will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at

1:00 PM in the Commissioner Chambers, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 1st Floor, Jersey City, New

Jersey.

The 2025 “Draft” map is available online in PDF format for inspection here –

Click to access County_Map_2025_DRAFT.pdf

($9.00) 7/23, 7/30, 8/6

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 on August 21, 2025 no later than 11:00 AM prevailing time, and at that time and place the following will be publicly opened and read for:

SERVICES TO WORKFIRST NEW JERSEY (WFNJ)

AND

ABLE BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWD)

The grant period for this RFP will be from on or about October 1, 2025 .Hudson County anticipates selecting TBD providers for this time period. A total of TBD will be awarded through this RFP.

Technical Assistance Conference will be held on July 31, 2025 at 11:00. See Zoom Meeting Instructions

Listed in RFP.

Questions are to be submitted in writing via email no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 6, 2025 to Christine Moro at questions.purchasing@hcnj.us. No further questions will be accepted after this time. Addenda will be published as required by law on August 12, 2025 in the online publications of the Star Ledger and the Kearny Observer, along with being sent to all vendors who downloaded the RFP from the Purchasing Portal. Proposals shall be submitted on the forms provided and shall be in accordance with the RFP.

Sealed proposals must be delivered to the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ by August 21, 2025 no later than 11:00 a.m. prevailing time. Two (2) proposals and one (1) CD/DVD or USB Drive which contains a secure copy of the complete proposal in PDF, WordPerfect, or Microsoft Word format must be hand-delivered at the designated time for receipt of proposals. All proposals must be contained in a sealed envelope or box. The title of the RFP should be included on the outside of the sealed box/ envelope to identify what procurement its for. No late, emailed or faxed bids will be accepted.

If a respondent wishes to deliver an RFP submission earlier than August 21, 2025 at 11:00 am, then the submission must be clearly marked on the outside with the title of the RFP submission, and the date and time at which it is scheduled to be opened, and the name of the entity submitting the proposal.

Applicants 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. Affirmative Action Plan, Hudson County Living Wage Ordinance Nos. 363-6-2014, 289-5-2019 and PL 1977, c. 33, Disclosure Statement, and all other requirements set forth in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.

Requests for Proposals must be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Portal at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org, Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the request for proposals (RFP).

Applicants are required to use the statement forms contained in the RFP.

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 to reject any and all proposals pursuant to law, to waive any minor informalities, and to accept the proposal that is most advantageous to the County, cost and other factors considered. No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the proposals.

($40.50 Online 07/24/25)

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-26

ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-6.5 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING RATES OF COMPENSATION FOR OFF-DUTY POLICE SERVICES

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

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 JULY 15, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR A SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 19, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN HALL. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($12.50)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-27

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-38.5, 7-38.6 AND 7-38.9 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING PARKING METERS

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($12.50)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-28

ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-13 OF THE TOWN CODE ENTITLED “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS” (AFFECTS ELM STREET)

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($13.50)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-29

ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING PARKING PERMIT FEES

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($13.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY

2025-(O)-30

The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Town of Kearny, in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, on July 15, 2025. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ in the Council Chamber in the Town on August 19, 2025 at 7 o’clock p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full bond ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:

Appropriation: $750,000

Bonds/Notes Authorized: $750,000

Grant Appropriated: N/A

Section 20 Costs: $240,000

Useful Life: 30 years

Patricia Carpenter, Town Clerk

This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.

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TOWN OF KEARNY

NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY

2025-(O)-31

Appropriation: $8,650,000

Bonds/Notes Authorized: $8,650,000

Grant Appropriated: N/A

Section 20 Costs: $2,400,000

Useful Life: 40 years

Patricia Carpenter, Town Clerk

This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.

($28.50)

TOWN OF KEARNY

NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY

2025-(O)-32

The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Town of Kearny, in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, on July 15, 2025. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ in the Town on August 19, 2025 at 7 o’clock p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full bond ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:

Purpose: Improvements to the Dukes Street, Devon Terrace, Tappan Street and Hoyt Street Pumping Station including, but not limited to, the acquisition of property for and the design and survey of the pump station and the construction of a pumping station, gravity collection sewers and a force main, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto and further including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto, as described originally in Bond Ordinance #2015-6, finally adopted April 28, 2015 and Bond Ordinance #2017-55, finally adopted October 24, 2017, as various improvements to the Dukes Street Pumping Station, both as supplemented by Bond Ordinance #2021-12, finally adopted April 27, 2021

Supplemental Appropriation: $4,300,000

Supplemental Bonds/Notes Authorized: $4,300,000

Grants Appropriated: N/A

Supplemental Section 20 Costs: $860,000

Useful Life: 40 years

Patricia Carpenter, Clerk

This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.

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TOWN OF KEARNY

AWARD OF CONTRACT

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(R)-374

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT TO NEGLIA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN AND BIDDING SERVICES FOR THE BERGEN AVENUE LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENTS & ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (NJDOT FUNDED) (BERGEN AVENUE – MAPLE STREET TO BELGROVE DRIVE) (T&M NOT TO EXCEED $39,675.00)

On July 15, 2025, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson awarded a non-profit contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for Design and Bidding Services for the Bergen Avenue and Lead Service Replacements & Roadway Improvements Project (NJDOT Funded) Bergen Avenue – Maple Street to Belgrove Drive) (T&M not to exceed $39,675.00). Such services are exempt from the requirement for bidding under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). The Contract and Resolution authorizing it are on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Town Clerk, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ, Monday through Friday, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($17.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

AWARD OF CONTRACT

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(R)-375

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT TO NEGLIA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN AND BIDDING SERVICES FOR THE PAVONIA AVENUE LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENTS & ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CDBG FUNDED) (PAVONIA AVENUE – KEARNY AVENUE TO BELGROVE DRIVE) (T&M NOT TO EXCEED $33,155.00)

On July 15, 2025, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson awarded a non-profit contract to Neglia Engineering Associates for Design and Bidding Services for the Pavonia Avenue Lead Service Replacements & Roadway Improvements Project (CDBG Funded) (Pavonia Avenue – Kearny Avenue to Belgrove Drive) (T&M not to exceed $33,155.00). Such services are exempt from the requirement for bidding under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). The Contract and Resolution authorizing it are on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Town Clerk, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ, Monday through Friday, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($19.50)

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025

The regular meeting of the Kearny Planning Board scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers at 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 has been canceled.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($7.00 Online 07/15/25)

PUBLIC NOTICE

SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Borough of East Newark, County of Hudson, State of New Jersey is holding a Special Emergency Meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the East Newark Public School located at 501-11 North Third Street, East Newark, New Jersey.

The purpose of the Special Emergency Meeting will be to approve construction change orders. Formal action will be taken.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF

EDUCATION OF THE BOROUGH OF EAST NEWARK

Karen Rivadeneira

Confidential Secretary to the Business Office / Pro-Tempore Board Secretary

($14.00 Online 07/15/25)

The regular meeting of the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment is to be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers 402 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ. The extent of the agenda is known as follows:

#2025.16 Manuel Rodrigues

671 Forest Street

Variance application.

Carried from 07-01-25 mtg.***

#2025.17 377 Kearny Plaza LLC

375-377 Kearny Avenue

Preliminary and Final Site Plan & Variance Applications.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($25.00 Online 07/15/25)

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

FROM QUALIFIED ARTISTS TO DESIGN, FABRICATE, AND INSTALL A FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE AS TRIBUTE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES WHO SERVED IN OPERATION DESERT SHIELD, OPERATION DESERT STORE, THE GULF WAR, AND THE WARS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFQ, which is due on August 12, 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

($24.00 Online 07/15/25)

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

FROM QUALIFIED ARTISTS TO DESIGN, FABRICATE, AND INSTALL A HUDSON COUNTY THEMED STAINED-GLASS WINDOW FOR PERMANENT DISPLAY IN THE HONORABLE FRANK J. GUARINI JUSTICE COMPLEX

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFQ, which is due on August 12, 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

($23.00 Online 07/15/25)

MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

HUDSON COUNTY PLANNING BOARD

Please take notice that the regular meeting of the Hudson County

Planning Board that was scheduled for Tuesday, July 15th 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 has been cancelled. The

next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

($7.00 Online 07/14/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACTS LAW N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(q). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: Hudson County Community College, 70 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Educational Services Contract for the Continuation of the Academic Workforce and Pathway Program on Behalf of the Department of Family Services and Reintegration in Partnership with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

COST: $368,215.00.

TIME PERIOD: June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: T&M Associates, 400 Broadacres Drive, Suite 250, Bloomfield, N.J. 07003.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract for Professional Engineering Services for “Sprinkler System at the Kearny Naval Reserve Building”.

COST: $114,970.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($19.00 Online 07/14/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a PROFESSIONAL SERVICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5. This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: Integrity House, Inc., 103 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Contract to Provide a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program for 240 Inmates at the Hudson County Correctional and Rehabilitation Center.

COST: $3,000,000.00. TIME PERIOD: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Global Tuberculosis Institute, Rutgers the State University of NJ, 225 Warren Street, Second Floor, East Wing, Newark, NJ 07103.

SERVICES: To Provide Specialized Medical Services at the Hudson County Chest Clinic.

COST: $802,745.37.

TIME PERIOD: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($20.50 Online 07/14/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a PROFESSIONAL SERVICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO:Wellpath, LLC, 3340 Perimeter Hill Drive, Nashville, TN, 37211.

SERVICES: To Amend and Extend Non-Fair and Open Contract for up to an Additional Ninety (90) Day Period for the Medical Health Care Management, Mental Health Care Management and Fiscal Management at the Hudson County Correctional and Rehabilitation Center.

COST: $3,600,000.00, ($1,200,000.00 Per Month) (Initial).

$3,600,000.00, ($1,200,000.00 Per Month)

(Addition).

Total Contract – $7,200.000.00.

TIME PERIOD: April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Alliance Community Health Care,Inc, 115 Christopher Columbus

Drive, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Contract to Provide Medical Services Hudson County Cooling Center.

COST: $100,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: June 27, 2025 through September 30, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($23.00 Online 07/14/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Edward J. Florio, Esq. of Florio, Kenny & Raval, LLP, 125 Chubb Avenue, Suite 310 N, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Outside Legal Services as General Counsel to the Board of County Commissioners.

COST: $106,400.00 Plus $150.00 per Hour for Litigation in Excess of 100 Hours up to $20,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: June 28, 2025 through June 27, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($21.00 Online 07/14/25)

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

AWARD OF CONTRACT

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(R)-172

Resolution Authoriizing Award of Contract to Arco Construction, Inc. for Roof ReplacemeNT at the Kearny Fire Department Dispatch Building for $71,000

On September 10, 2024, at the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey the Mayor and Council awarded a Contract to Arco Construction, Inc., pursuant to a fair and open process N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., for the sum of Seventy One Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($71,000), for the Roof Replacement at the Kearny Fire Department Dispatch Building, being the lowest of three (3) bids received pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1. The resolution and written contract are on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk of the Town of Kearny.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

www.kearnynj.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

R E S O L U T I O N

No. On Motion of Commissioner

Seconded by Commissioner

RENEWING A TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC); THE HUDSON COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY (HCIA) AND THE COUNTY OF HUDSON

JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026

($670,000.00)

WHEREAS, the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation (the “EDC”) is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation located in Hudson County; and

WHEREAS, the mission of the EDC is dedicated to the enhancement of economic opportunities for businesses in Hudson County; the development of businesses as well as fallow and unused properties in Hudson County; the expansion of housing stock and opportunities for the disadvantaged in Hudson County; and the development of programs and initiatives fostering the foregoing; and

WHEREAS, the Hudson County Improvement Authority (the “HCIA”) is an agency of the County that could provide assistance to the EDC in developing programs and initiatives consistent with its mission; and

WHEREAS, the County and the HCIA believe it would be in the best interests of the residents of Hudson County that the EDC continue in its mission; and

WHEREAS, by way of Resolution No. 389-6-2023, this Board approved a Tri-Party Agreement with the EDC and the HCIA to serve the business economic and housing needs of the residents of Hudson County; and

WHEREAS, the County, EDC and HCIA wish to renew the Tri-Party Agreement for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the County is willing to commit up to SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($670,000.00) in funding to the EDC to be used to fund the budget submitted to the County by the EDC; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account number 01-201-20-100-02 to fund six (6) months of the contract; and

WHEREAS, the funds for the remaining six (6) months of the contract shall be dependent upon the Chief Financial Officer providing a certification, to be affixed to this resolution, as to the availability of funding in the budget for the next fiscal year to fund the duration of this contract and the contract shall so provide.

WHEREAS, the services to be provided by the EDC to the residents of Hudson County are professional in nature and exempt from bidding pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) and the services to be provided by the HCIA are services to be provided to the County by a governmental agency and exempt from bidding pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A 40A:11-5(2); and

WHEREAS, the services to be provided to the County by the EDC and the HCIA are not subject to “Pay to Play” regulations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, et. seq. as they are being provided by either a not-for-profit entity or another governmental agency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Hudson, that:

1. The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.

2. The Board hereby authorizes the County Executive, Craig Guy, or County Administrator, Abraham Antun, Deputy County Administrator, David B. Drumeler, or their lawfully appointed designee, to execute any and all documents and take any and all actions necessary to complete and realize the intent and purpose of this Resolution.

3. A Tri-Party Agreement is hereby authorized for the above-mentioned services based upon the following information:

Vendor/Provider:Hudson County Economic

Development Corporation

830 Bergen Avenue – 3rd Floor

Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

Hudson County Improvement Authority

830 Bergen Avenue – 9th Floor

Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

County of Hudson

Office of the County Administrator

567 Pavonia Avenue

Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

Term of Contract: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Amount of Contract: $670,000.00

County Department

Originating Request: Administrator’s Office

5. A Notice of this action shall be published by the Clerk of the Board of

Commissioners.

6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE

Clerk

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NOTICE OF MEETING

Join Zoom Meeting

Please take note that the Hudson County Workforce Development Board will hold a meeting via Zoom on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85954814522?pwd=t5u3Wwnd2Ic2lxHMnvJwIek2z1avNa.1

Meeting ID: 859 5481 4522

Passcode: 856043

Dial in

• +1 929 436 2866

Meeting ID: 859 5481 4522

Passcode: 856043

In accordance with the NJ Open Public Meeting Act – N.J.S.A. 10:-4- 10, the meetings of the HC/JCWDB are advertised and made public through the organization’s website. It establishes the right of all citizens to have adequate advance notice of all public meetings and the right to attend meetings at which any business affecting the public is discussed or acted upon. All meeting minutes are also made public.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

RESOLUTION

No. On Motion of Commissioner

Seconded by Commissioner

AWARDING A FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITIVE CONTRACT

TO THE DIFFERENCE CARD

TO SERVE AS THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL/RX PROGRAM

(NO COST TO COUNTY FOR PHASE 1)

WHEREAS, the County of Hudson (“the County”) has identified the need for a Third-Party Administrator to help administer a Health Reimbursement Account (“HRA”) for the Medical/ RX Program; and

WHEREAS, the County participates in the New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan (“SHBP”) for its health insurance program and there are currently approximately 2400 active employees participating in the County’s Medical/ RX Program; and

WHEREAS, the intent of the HRA is to provide supplemental dollars to make participants “whole” relative to certain copays, deductibles, coinsurance, and out of pocket maximums; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 provides that competitive contracting may be used in lieu of public bidding for the procurement of specialized goods and services, the price of which exceeds the bid threshold; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(m) allows competitive contracting to be used for the procurement of consulting services; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 322-5-2024, this Board authorized the use of competitive contracting for the procurement of the consulting services of a Third-Party Administrator to help administer a HRA for the County; and

WHEREAS, the specifications indicates that the services to be provided will be two separate phases; and

WHEREAS, the first phase of the services would require the successful vendor to interface with County employees, and more specifically, members of the County collective bargaining agreements (“cba’s”), to demonstrate the benefits of the voluntary program; and

WHEREAS, members of the cba’s would then vote on whether or not they wish to allow for the voluntary participation in the program; and

WHEREAS, if the successful vendor is able to secure enough approval amongst the members of the individual unions, phase two of the contract will be awarded and the program will begin implementation, upon the application and approval from SHBP; and

WHEREAS, members of the cba’s voting for the ability of the County and individual members to enter into the program does not mean individual members are required to use the program, the program is completely voluntary; and

WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised on February 14, 2025 and on the return date of March 6, 2025, one (12) responsive proposal was received by the County, and

WHEREAS, following the review and evaluation of the responsive proposal by the Evaluation Committee, a recommendation was made to award the contract to the Difference Card which received an average score of 81.5; and

WHEREAS, it is now recommended that an initial one (1) year contract be awarded to the Difference Card, 200 Business Park Drive, Suite 311, Armonk, NY 10504 to serve as the Third Party Administrator to help administer a HRA for the County; and

WHEREAS, if the Difference Card is successful in garnering enough support for the program, the County will then have the ability to award phase 2 of the Contract for up to an additional four (4) years; and

WHEREAS, as part of the approval process, the SHBP requires the client (the County) to negotiate and execute an annual Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to protect both the unions and the employer as it relates to the binding contractual language of the voluntary program; and

WHEREAS, the Proposal received is on file with Clerk of this Board and available for public inspection; and

WHEREAS, this award is not subject to “Pay to Play” regulations it emanates from a fair and open competitive contracting process.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Hudson, that:

1. The aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.

3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

4. A Notice of this Action shall be published by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissio

CAROL JEAN DOYLE

Clerk

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($67.50)

TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025

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 July 18, 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

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS

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).

Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.

BY: Christine Moro

Purchasing Agent

For: Cheryl Fuller, Director

Department of Finance & Administration

($29.00 online07/08/25)

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 July 18, 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 PSYCHOLOGICAL

FITNESS FOR DUTY EXAMINATION

Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.

BY: Christine Moro

Purchasing Agent

For: Cheryl Fuller, Director

Department of Finance & Administration

($34.00 online 07/08/25)

ALBERICO DEPIERRO

HUDSON COUNTY COUNSEL

By: Marco Di Stefano, Esq. – NJ Attorney ID: 243712017

567 Pavonia Avenue

4th Floor

Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

☎201-795-6275 201-795-6428 ✉mdistefano@hcnj.us

Attorney for Plaintiff

HUDSON COUNTY OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION,

Plaintiff,

BERNAL CONSTRUCTION CORP.; GABRIEL A. BERNAL FIERRO; and JOHN DOE(S) 1-10 & XYZ CORP. (S) 1-10,

Defendants.

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY

LAW DIVISION: HUDSON COUNTY

DOCKET NUMBER: HUD-L-2336-24

CIVIL ACTION

LEGAL NOTICE OF HEARING

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 Bernal Construction Corp. and Gabriel A. Bernal Fierro to appear before the Court on July 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM, 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 Bernal Construction Corp. and Gabriel A. Bernal Fierro for violations of various state laws pertaining to the Consumer Fraud Act.

Plaintiff Hudson County Office of Consumer Affairs is seeking the entry of a judgment in the amount of $14,383.00 against Defendants Bernal Construction Corp. and Gabriel A. Bernal Fierro. 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.

/s/ Marco Di Stefano

MARCO DI STEFANO

ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSEL

DATED: June 30, 2025

($227.95 online 07/08/25)

MONDAY, JULY 7, 2025

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, P.L. 1975c 231, this is to advise that the Kearny Board of Education has changed the date of the July 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. The meeting has been re-scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session, 7:00 p.m. for the Public at the Board Office, 1ST Floor Board Room, 172 Midland Avenue, Kearny, N.J. 07032.

Juan Faciolince

Business Administrator/

Board Secretary

($16.00 online 07/07/25)

FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025

NOTICE OF MEETING

Please take note that the Hudson County Workforce Development Board will hold a meeting via Zoom on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81090932682?pwd=GQGOYw5nnFT4U4qsNJbbyrIqrxIABH.

Meeting ID: 810 9093 2682

Passcode: 968759

Dial by your location

+1 929 436 2866 US

Meeting ID: 810 9093 2682

Passcode: 968759

($15.00 online 07/04/25)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025

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 07-01-25:

#2025.11 – Variance appl., 615 a/k/a 617 Elm Street, Owner/Applicant: Florbela Vilar , To convert one (1) of the three (3) existing commercial units from an office space to a laundromat and continue the use of the other two (2) commercial units and eight (8) residential units.

Approved.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($13.00 online 07/02/25 & newspaper)

TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025

KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION

LEGAL NOTICE

The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary of the Kearny Board of Education, in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, by authority of said Board, solicits sealed bids for Student Transportation. Bids to be received at the Business Office of the Kearny Board of Education, located at 172 Midland Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 up to 11:00 AM prevailing time on July 22, 2025.

STUDENT RELATED ACTIVITY

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

2025-2026 School Year

Bid Number: Kearny 05-202526

Specifications are available upon request at the Business Office of the Kearny Board of Education, located at 172 Midland Avenue Kearny New Jersey, 07032.

All bids must be submitted on the bid form contained in the specifications. Bids which are not submitted on such form may be rejected.

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 Affirmative Action.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

By order of the Kearny Board of Education.

($22.50 online 07/01/25)

MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2025

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2025 HUDSON COUNTY CREDIBLE MESSENGERS PROGRAM

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on July 10, 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

($26.00 ONLINE 06/30/25)

FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-22

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Spaces at 21 Maple Street and 270 Elm Street

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD JUNE 24, 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.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($13.00 online 06/27/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-23

An Ordinance Amending Section 6-4.13 of the Town Code (“Fingerprinting and Photographs; Fees”)

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

TOWN CLERK

($12.00 online 06/27/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-24

Ordinance Adding a New Section 4-31 to the Town Code Regulating the Use, Storage, Charging, and Disposal of Lithium-Ion Batteries

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($13.00 online 06/27/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-25

An Ordinance Amending Section 15 of the Town Code to Add a New Section 15-1 (“Illegal Apartments”)

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($12.00 online 06/27/25)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025

The regular meeting of the Kearny Planning Board scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers at 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 has been canceled.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($7.00 online 06/25/25 newspaper 07/02/25)

The regular meeting of the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment is to be held on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers 402 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ. The extent of the agenda is known as follows:

#2025.12 Richard L. Smith a/k/a RLS Media Solutions

Broadcasting a/k/a Metro Media Institute 167 Stuyvesant Avenue a/k/a 646 Elm Street

Variance application.

#2025.13 St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church 660 Kearny Avenue

Variance application.

#2025.14 James A. and Patricia Gabriele

664 Elm Street Variance application.

#2025.15 Paulo Silva a/k/a S and A Holdings Limited Liability Company

37 Devon Terrace Variance application.

#2025.16 Manuel Rodrigues

671 Forest Street

Variance application. *Carried to 08-07-25 mtg

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($50.00 online 06/25/25 & newspaper 07/02/25)

MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE!

KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION

KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032

The Board of Education hereby provides public notice that the following contract was awarded at its June 16, 2025, Board meeting.

AWARD OF CONTRACT

Name Description Services Contract Amount

Action Data Services Payroll Services $64,702.25

17 Sherwood Lane

Fairfield, New Jersey 07004

The Board resolution and contract are on file with the School Business Administrator’s office. The contract was procured through the Competitive Contracting Process, CC/RFP 02-202526.

Juan Faciolince

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

($15.00 Online 06/23/25)

THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025

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 July 3, 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 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS FOR THE HUDSON COUNTY LAW DEPARTMENT, HUDSON COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, THE SERIFF’S OFFICE AND OTHER DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED

Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.orghttp://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).

Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.

BY: Christine Moro

Purchasing Agent

For: Cheryl Fuller, Director

Department of Finance & Administration

($34.50 online 06/19/25)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025

Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39: 10 – 16, application has been made to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton ,New Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing and the issuance of a New Jersey certification of ownership for, a Toyota Tundra,year 2004 model, with VIN identification number 5TBDT48164S449790.

Objections, if any, should be made in writing, immediately in writing to the Chief Administrator of the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Title Unit, P.O Box 017, Trenton,New Jersey,08666 -0017.

($37.50 ONLINE 06/18/25, 06/23/25 & 06/25/25)

SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025

That Richard L Smith has appealed to the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Kearny for Variance Application from the following terms of Articles and Section of the Subdivision of the Land and Site Plan Review Ordinance and/or the Zoning Ordinance:

Chapter 38: 38-4.1, Schedule I; 38-4.1 Schedule II; 38-4.2(a); 38-5.8(e); 38-6.2(a); 38-6.2(a)(1);

38-6.2(a)(2);38-7.6(a)

TO PERMIT: Your application for a permit to convert the first-floor commercial space at 167 Stuyvessnt Avenue of the buildings to have Metro Media Institute computer stations, lecture tables and smart TVs and to change its use from a deli/convenience store to a media and technology training facility for adults and children, has been denied for noncompliance with various sections of the Town of Kearny Municipal Zoning Ordinance which include but are not limited to the following:

Chapter 38: 38-4.1, Schedule I; 38-4.1, Schedule II; 38-4.2(a); 38-5.8(e)

This appeal is now on the Board’s calendar and a public hearing has been ordered for July 1, 2025 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 at which time you may appear either in person or by agent, or attorney at the hearing of this appeal.

($30.00 Online 06/15/25 Newspaper 06/25/25

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2025

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-22

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Spaces at 21 Maple Street and 270 Elm Street

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

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 JUNE 9, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR A SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON JUNE 24, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN HALL. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($16.00 ONLINE 06/13/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-21

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Space at 317 Highland Avenue

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD JUNE 9, 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.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($12.50 ONLINE 06/13/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-O-23

An Ordinance Amending Section 6-4.13 of the Town Code (“Fingerprinting and Photographs; Fees”)

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($14.00 ONLINE 06/13/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-24

Ordinance Adding a New Section 4-31 to the Town Code Regulating the Use, Storage, Charging, and Disposal of Lithium-Ion Batteries

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($14.50 ONLINE 06/13/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-25

An Ordinance Amending Section 15 of the Town Code to Add a New Section 15-1 (“Illegal Apartments”)

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($13.50 ONLINE 06/13/25)

THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025

Dina M. Grilo

Mayor

Borough of East Newark

Joint Planning & Zoning Board

34 Sherman Avenue East Newark, NJ 07029

Ray Graham, Board Chair

Eric Mulrenan, Vice Chair

Christopher Reis, Councilman

Billy Erezuma, Board Member

Kelly Corblies, Board Member

Michael Mancini Board Member

Cristina Gonzalez, Board Member

Marissa Garnica, Board Member

($11.00 ONLINE 06/12/25)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025

HUDSON COUNTY PUBLIC ARTS COMMITTEE (HCPAC)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/ APPLICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

The County of Hudson (the “County”) is seeking qualification statements/ applications from qualified artists to design, fabricate, and install a Middle East Wars Sculpture in Stephen R. Gregg Park. The selection of Qualified Respondents is not subject to the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. The selection is subject to the “New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play” Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., however. The County has structured a procurement process that seeks to obtain the desired results described above, while establishing a competitive process to assure that each person and/or firm is provided an equal opportunity to submit a Qualification Statement in response to the RFQ.

Notice is hereby given that on August 12, 2025 by no later than 11:00 a.m., sealed qualification statements/ applications 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 qualification statements/applications will be opened and read in public for:

QUALIFIED ARTISTS TO DESIGN, FABRICATE, AND INSTALL A FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE AS TRIBUTE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES WHO SERVED IN OPERATION DESERT SHIELD, OPERATION DESERT STORE, THE GULF WAR, AND THE WARS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ

The Request for Qualification/ Applications Specifications (hereinafter referred to as “Application”( must be obtained on the County Purchasing Portal at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org/. Registering on the Hudson County Purchasing Portal and obtaining the RFP is free of charge. The Application will be available for download under the “Opportunities” Section of the Purchasing Portal.

It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the application package is physically delivered (either by the Respondent, via mail, or courier service) to the Division of Purchasing no later than the Proposal opening date and time, August 12, 2025 by 11:00a.m. Any application received after this deadline, or any amended deadline established by the Division of Purchasing, will not be accepted, under in accordance with applicable law, regardless of the method of delivery. Proposals cannot be faxed or emailed to the County of Hudson.

Responses must include all of the required information from the Request for Qualifications/ Applications, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “Stephen R Gregg Middle East Wars Sculpture” 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 the online periodicals of the Star Ledger and the Kearny Observer and issued on the County Purchasing Portal. All Respondents who have downloaded and received the Request for Qualifications from the Purchasing Portal should check the website from now through the Application opening date and time for Addenda. All Respondents who have downloaded the Application from the County Purchasing Portal will, as required by law, automatically receive notification that an addendum has been posted and made available for their review. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to include properly completed addenda forms in the Application as required. Failure to do so will automatically deem a Proposal non-responsive.

Respondents must comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.

COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY

Division of Purchasing

($47.50 ONLINE 06/11/25)

HUDSON COUNTY PUBLIC ARTS COMMITTEE (HCPAC)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/ APPLICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

FROM QUALIFIED ARTISTS TO DESIGN, FABRICATE, AND INSTALL A HUDSON COUNTY THEMED STAINED-GLASS WINDOW FOR PERMANENT DISPLAY IN THE HONORABLE FRANK J. GUARINI JUSTICE COMPLEX

The County of Hudson (the “County”) is seeking qualification statements/ applications from qualified artists to design, fabricate, and install a Hudson County themed stained-glass window for permanent display in the Honorable Frank J. Guarini Gustice Complex. The selection of Qualified Respondents is not subject to the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. The selection is subject to the “New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play” Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., however. The County has structured a procurement process that seeks to obtain the desired results described above, while establishing a competitive process to assure that each person and/or firm is provided an equal opportunity to submit a Qualification Statement in response to the RFQ.

QUALIFIED ARTISTS TO DESIGN, FABRICATE, AND INSTALL A HUDSON COUNTY THEMED STAINED-GLASS WINDOW FOR PERMANENT DISPLAY IN THE HONORABLE FRANK J. GUARINI JUSTICE COMPLEX

Responses must include all of the required information from the Request for Qualifications/ Applications, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex Stained Glass Project” 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 the online periodicals of the Star Ledger and the Kearny Observer and issued on the County Purchasing Portal. All Respondents who have downloaded and received the Request for Qualifications from the Purchasing Portal should check the website from now through the Application opening date and time for Addenda. All Respondents who have downloaded the Application from the County Purchasing Portal will, as required by law, automatically receive notification that an addendum has been posted and made available for their review. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to include properly completed addenda forms in the Application as required. Failure to do so will automatically deem a Proposal non-responsive.

Respondents must comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.

COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY

Division of Purchasing

($46.00 ONLINE 06/11/25

President

TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025

KEZDC MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 7:00 P.M.

Town Council Chambers

PLEASE BE ADVISED – ALL MEETINGS ARE DIGITALLY FILMED & RECORDED

1. Call to Order

2. Sunshine Notice

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Roll Call

5. Approval of March 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes

6.Neglia Engineering KUEZ Projects Report – Michael Neglia/David Silva

7.Commissioner Reports –

o Finance Report Prepared by Shuaib Firozvi-Written report only – Treasurer Janeth Martins

o At this time any KEZDC Officer or Commissioner has an opportunity to present individual reports. Please be sure your microphone is on when speaking.

8. SKIA REPORT – Alan Lambiase

9. KEZDC Counsel Report – Gregg Paster

10. KUEZ Coordinator Report – Linda Kraus D’Isa

11. Reminder – Next KEZDC meeting is on Thursday, July 17 , 2025

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to adopt Resolution 06-25-01, in the matter of awarding contracts for Façade program management and implementation.

($41.00 Online 06/10/25)

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: French & Parrello Associates, 1085 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 601, Newark, New Jersey 07102.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Professional Engineering Services for the 14th Street Viaduct Shared Bicycle Lane, Addition 1.

COST: $107,221.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($19.50 ONLINE 06/09/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract as a COMPETITIVE CONTRACT pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1. This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: WT Group, LLC, 2675 Pratum Avenue, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192.

SERVICES: To Extend Fair and Open Competitive Contract for a Five Month Period to Conduct an Americans with Disabilities Act (Ada) Self Evaluation and Develop a Transition Plan for Hudson County.

COST: No Cost Extension.

TIME PERIOD: August 1, 2024 to January 31, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($21.50 ONLINE 06/09/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Monarch Housing Associates, 29 Alden Street, Cranford, New Jersey 07016.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Competitive Contract for the Preparation of the Continuum of Care Application for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Related Planning and Reporting Activities on Behalf of the Division of Housing and Community Development.

COST: $63,500.00.

TIME PERIOD: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($22.00 ONLINE 06/09/25)

FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025

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, June 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. 4. 5. Roll Call and Flag Salute

Review and Adoption of Meeting Minutes from: May 20, 2025

Matters Scheduled for Public Hearing

Adoption of the 2025 Hudson County Map

Applications to be Administratively Approved:

Application Applicant Location Municipality

2025-021-SP NB&C 840-844 John F Kennedy Blvd Bayonne

(Block 144, Lot 38)

A. B. A telecommunications application along a county road.

C. Applications to be Exempt:

Application Applicant Location Municipality

2025-018-SD Hoboken Community 122-124 Adams Street Hoboken

Center (Block 30, Lot 17)

A site plan application not along a county road.

D. Applications to be Dismissed Without Prejudice:

Application Applicant Location Municipality

2025-014-SD 55 Passaic Urban 55 Passaic Avenue Kearny

Renewal, LLC (Block 1, Lot 5)

A subdivision application to combine nine lots into two.

6. Old Business: None

7. New Business: None

8. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

($25.00 ONLINE 06/06/25)

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, P.L. 1975c 231, this is to advise that the Kearny Board of Education has changed the location of the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025 to the Kearny High School Auditorium, 336 Devon Street, Kearny, NJ 07032. Upon opening the meeting, the Board will take action to enter into Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.and reconvene in Public at 7:00 p.m. Action will be taken.

The agenda to the extent known is:

Regular Board Meeting

Retiree Recognitions

Very truly yours, Juan Faciolince Business Administrator/

Board Secretary

($20.00 Online 06/06/25)

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025

Notice is hereby given that the following resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Kearny Planning Board held 06-04-25:

#564A – Cumulative and Final Extension Requests, 322 Belleville Turnpike, Owner/Applicant: Shivalik Properties, To permit the alteration of a building from an abandoned car wash to a retail liquor store. After delays due to COVID, the applicant moved forward with the project and upon further meetings with the Department of Transportation, it was discovered that the NJDOT misplaced the file. The applicant then was required to recreate the file and the documentation submitted to the satisfaction of the NJDOT. Approved.

#601 – First Extension Request, 170 Harrison Avenue, Owner/Applicant: Kearny Chicken, LLC, To construct a fast food restaurant on the subject property. In addition, the Applicant proposes to construct a parking lot and improvements regarding drainage, landscaping, lighting, and signage. Approved.

Adoption of a Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, presented to the Planning Board of the Town of Kearny, in detail, by M. McKinley Mertz of Heyer, Gruel & Associates. A copy of the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan is on file and available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office, at 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey during normal business hours as of Friday, May 23, 2025. Approved.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Planning Board Secretary

($35.50 ONLINE 06/05/25 NEWSPAPER 06/11/25)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025

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 06-03-25:

#2025.09 – Variance appl., 389 Beech Street, Owner/Applicant: Jersey KY Corp , To permit construction of a deck and concrete driveway. Approved.

#2025.10 – Non-conforming use and structure appl., 163 Laurel Avenue, Owner/Applicant: Estate of Phyllis DeFranco, To seek approval of the Board to continue the use of the existing dwelling on the Property as a two-family dwelling that was originally constructed as a one-family, but later converted to contain two dwelling units without the benefit of zoning approvals or required permits. Approved.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Zoning Board Secretary

($20.00 ONLINE 06/04/25 & NEWSPAPER 06/11/25)

TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: French & Parrello Associates, 1800 Route 34, Suite 101, Wall, New Jersey 07719.

COST: $34.300.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($22.50 ONLINE 06/03/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO:Orchard Holdings, LLC, 1913 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 193, Manasquan, New Jersey 08736.

SERVICES: For the Project “On Call Contract for Traffic Signals, Foundations, Conduit and Associated Work in the County of Hudson”, Addition #8.

COST: $100,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: Contract Extension through October 27, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($25.00 ONLINE 06/03/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

REVISED

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACTS LAW N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(j). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: Election Systems & Software, LLC, 11208 John Galt Boulevard,

Omaha, Nebraska 68137.

SERVICES: To Amend the Dates and Add Funds of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Election-Related Expenses, Addition #2.

COST: $51,350.00.

TIME PERIOD: June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($27.00 ONLINE 06/03/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Perselay Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 1003, Chatham, New Jersey 07929.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract for Contract Monitor and Administrator of Medical Services at the Hudson County Correctional Center.

COST: $75,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: May 25, 2025 to May 24, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($20.00 ONLINE 06/03/25)

President/Co-owner

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION

KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032

AWARD OF CONTRACTS

The Kearny Board of Education, at the May 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, awarded contracts for the following professional services:

Name, Description Services & Contract Amount

School Based Therapy Services, LLC. Special Education Related Services – Occupational Therapy, $500,000.00

School Based Therapy Services, LLC. Special Education Related Services – Physical Therapy $400,000.00

The resolutions and contracts are on file in the Business Office and are available for public inspection.

*The contract term for this firm is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

Juan Faciolince

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

($20.00 Online 06/02/25)

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR THE PROVISIONOF CONSULTING AND MEDIA SERVICES

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on June 11, 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

($20.50 Online 06/02/25)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

New Jersey Turnpike Authority

Notice of Public Hearing under EO-172 for New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program, Project 1 – Reconstruction and Modernization of the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension between Interchanges 14 and 14A (Newark, Essex County; Bayonne and Jersey City, Hudson County).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (the “Authority”) will hold a Public Hearing in compliance with Executive Order No. 172 (Kean 1987) for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed project, which includes the reconstruction of the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension between Interchanges 14 and 14A (the “Project”).

The Project involves the reconstruction and modernization of the Turnpike Extension between Interchanges 14 and 14A and includes the replacement of the Vincent R. Casciano Bridge over Newark Bay with twin cable-stayed bridges. Construction is expected to start in 2026 and continue for approximately 10 years. The first of the cable-stayed bridges over Newark Bay is anticipated to be completed and open to traffic in 2031. Project plans are available for review by the public at NBHCE.com or at the Authority’s Administrative Offices, located at 1 Turnpike Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.

The Purpose & Need for the Project are (1) to improve the safety and long-term integrity of the structures on the Turnpike Extension between Interchanges 14 and 14A, providing a minimum 100-year service life with a goal of 150 years; and (2) to improve mobility between Interchanges 14 and 14A, accommodating growing vehicular demand on this portion of the Turnpike Extension and enhancing access to communities, businesses, and multimodal facilities near the interchanges.

The Public Hearing will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Woodrow Wilson School #10, 101 W. 56th St., Bayonne, NJ. An open house will be held starting at 6:00 p.m. with a presentation by Authority representatives at 6:30 p.m. The public will be given the opportunity to provide both oral and written comments. Those who are unable to attend in person will have the option of joining virtually. Information about how to participate virtually will be posted at NBHCE.com.

Written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing and will remain open for an additional 15 days following the Public Hearing; through Thursday, July 3, 2025. During that time, written comments may be submitted electronically to https://bit.ly/NBHCEComment or mailed to Lisa Navarro, P.E., Senior Supervising Engineer, 1 Turnpike Plaza, P.O. Box 5042, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. All comments received at the Public Hearing or submitted prior to the close of the 15-day public comment period will become part of the public record. The Authority will review and consider all comments made and will prepare responses, which will be posted at NBHCE.com and kept on file at the Authority’s Administrative Offices, with copies forwarded to the municipalities and counties in which the Project is located.

James D. Carone,

Executive Director

($55.00 Online 06/01/25)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage unit contents containing Boxes, a desk, ATM machines, various shipping equipment, and other personal goods will be sold via online public auction to satisfy a lien on Mon 6/11/2025 at 9 am. Unit H2, Strength In Numbers Distribution LLC. Located at 35 O’Brien St Kearny NJ 07032 Auction will take place online at: www.storagetreasures.com.

($45.00 newspaper 05/28/25, 06/04/25 Online 05/28/25 -06/04/25)

TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025

The regular meeting of the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment is to be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers 402 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ. The extent of the agenda is known as follows:

#2025.11

Florbela Vilar 615 a/k/a 617 Elm Street Variance application.

#2025.12

Richard L. Smith 167 Stuyvesant AvenueVariance application.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($20.00 Online 05/27/25)

The regular meeting of the Kearny Planning Board is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers at 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032.

The extent of the agenda is as follows: adoption of resolution(s), correspondence, new & old business, and a public hearing on the adoption of the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($11.00 Online 05/27/25)

Chapter 38: 38-4.1, Schedule I; 38-4.1, Schedule II; 38-4.2(a); 38-5.8(e)

This appeal is now on the Board’s calendar and a public hearing has been ordered for June 3, 2025 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 at which time you may appear either in person or by agent, or attorney at the hearing of this appeal.

This notice is sent to you by the applicant, by order of the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment.

All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public between the hours of

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the office of the Secretary of the Board, Town Hall Annex, 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032

($37.50 online 05/26/25,05/27/25)

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 June 11, 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 CONSULTING AND MEDIA SERVICES”.

Questions are to be submitted by email at questions.purchasing@hcnj.us by May 30, 2025 by 2:00 p.m. to Christine Moro, Hudson County’s Purchasing Agent. No further questions will be accepted after this time. Answers and addenda will be made available publically on June 2, 2025 by the end of the day on the Purchasing Website at: http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org.

Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.

BY: Christine Moro

Purchasing Agent

For: Cheryl Fuller, Director

Department of Finance & Administration

($37.00 Online 05/27/25)

FRIDAY, MAY 23,2025

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-21

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Space at 317 Highland Avenue

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

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 MAY 20, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON JUNE 9, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN HALL. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($10.00 05/23/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-20

Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD MAY 20, 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.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($8.50 online 05/23/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-18

Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Spaces at 139 Elm Street and 112 Windsor Street

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($9.00 online 05/23/25

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-O-19

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Spaces at 16 Highland Avenue and 692 Elm Street

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($12.00 online 05/23/25)

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 4

RFP NUMBER 277-2025

MEDICAL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT AT THE HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER

A revision to the specification has been on the above stated RFP, which is now due on June 4, 2025 no later than 11:00 A.M.

Anyone requiring a copy of said addendum indicating the revision must download the information by registering on the County’s website at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org.

PLEASE REVIEW THIS ADDENDUM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE RFP.

By: Christine Moro

Purchasing Agent

For: Cheryl Fuller, Director

Department of Finance & Administration

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR LEGAL PUBLICATIONS FOR THE HUDSON COUNTY LAW DEPARTMENT, HUDSON OUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS AS REQUIRED

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on June 5, 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

($6.50 online 05/23/25)

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

ON LINE LEGAL REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR THE HUDSON COUNTY LAW DEPT., INCLUDING THE DIVISION OF WELFARE, THE HUDSON COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, THE HUDSON COUNTY ADULT CORRECTIONAL CENTER, THE SURROGATE’S OFFICE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE, THE COUNTY CLERK’S , THE DIVISION OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS AS REQUIRED AND FUGITIVE WITNESS LOCATOR SERVICE FOR THE HUDSON COUNTY LAW DEPARTMENT

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on June 5, 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

($23.00 online 05/23/25)

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025

MEETING NOTICE COUNTY OF HUDSON

PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025

OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND ALLOCATIONS

Please Take Notice: As required by the State of New Jersey in N.J.S.A. 40:12-15, et seq., the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed allocations of its Open Space Trust Fund for Funding Year 2025 on June 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m., in the Commissioner Chambers, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 1st Floor, Jersey, City, New Jersey, at which time public comment will be taken.

In accordance with the N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.3(d), the County of Hudson is proposing the following funding allocations totaling $11,740,093 from the Hudson County Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund for the Trust Fund’s 2025 funding cycle:

Parks and Recreation Improvement Projects totaling $11,490,093 as follows:

•City of Bayonne – $750,000 for 16th Street Miniature Golf Course Improvements

•City of Bayonne – $250,000 for Improvements to W. 24th Street Playground

•Borough of East Newark – $400,00 for Veterans Playground & Water Park

•Town of Harrison – $400,000 for Sixth Street Courts/Firemen’s Memorial Playground

•City of Hoboken – $250,000 for Skate Park and Waterfront Walkway Upgrades Project

•City of Hoboken – $750,000 for Tom Olivieri Park Improvement Project

•Jersey City Board of Education – $750,000 for Caven Point Turf Field Replacement

•Jersey City Redevelopment Agency – $750,000 for Bayfront Promenade Park Phase II

•City of Jersey City – $750,000 for Arlington Park Improvements Project

•Town of Kearny – $750,000 for Kearny Crew House Improvement Project

•Township of North Bergen – $750,000 for Stan Newman Field Improvements

•Town of Secaucus – $247, 293 for Buchmuller Park Playground Resurfacing Project

•Town of Secaucus – $220,000 for Shetik Field Pickleball Court Construction Project

•City of Union City – $750,000 for Ellsworth Park Improvements

•City of Union City – $472,800 for Peru Park Improvements, Phase 2

•Township of Weehawken – $750,000 for Gregory Park Renovations

•Town of West New York – $250,000 for Fillmore Park Improvement Project Phase II

•Town of West New York – $550,000 for St. Mary’s Park Improvement Project

•Hudson County Parks – $750,000 for Lincoln Park Track Upgrades and Rehabilitation

•Hudson County Parks – $750,000 for Rehabilitation to Spray Park in Stephen R. Gregg

•Hudson County Parks – $200,000 for Laurel Hill Pickleball Courts and Walkway

Historic Preservation Projects totaling $250,000 as follows:

•Save Ellis Island, Inc. – $250,000 Preservation Ellis Island Hospitals

The anticipated commencement date for these proposed projects is on or about August 14, 2025. The anticipated completion date for these proposed projects is by or about August 13, 2027.

The public may submit written comments to the County on or before the date of the public hearing, or request additional information, by contacting Carol Jean Doyle, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 1st Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306, (201) 795-6001.

($50.00 online 05/22/25)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(R)-290

Resolution Awarding a Contract to Automated Logic Contracting Services Inc. for Town Hall HVAC Installation in the Amount of $283,440 through the Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchase Contract #02-123

On May 6, 2025, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, the Town of Kearny in the County of Hudson awarded a contract to Automated Logic Contracting Services Inc. for Town Hall HVAC Installation in the Amount of $283,440 through the Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchase Contract #02-123. The contract was not awarded through a “fair and open process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. The Contract and Resolution authorizing it are on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Town Clerk, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ, Monday through Friday, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($17.00 online 05/21/25)

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF CDBG-CV2 PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on June 3, 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

($21.50 online 05/20/25)

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025

That Florbela Vilar has appealed to the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Kearny for Variance Application from the following terms of Articles and Section of the Subdivision of the Land and Site Plan Review Ordinance and/or the Zoning Ordinance:

Chapter 38: 38-4.1, Schedule I; 38-4.1 Schedule II; 38-4.2(a); 38-5.8(e); 38-6.2(a); 38-6.2(a)(1);

38-6.2(a)(2);38-7.6(a)

TO PERMIT: Convert corner commercial unit from an office space to a laundromat

On the premises located on 615a/k/a 617 Elm Street, Block 158, Lot(s) 11 as shown on the Town tax map which is with 200 feet of the property owned by you. This appeal is now on the Board’s calendar and a public hearing has been ordered for June 3,2025 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 at which time you may appear either in person or by agent, or attorney at the hearing of this appeal.

This notice is sent to you by the applicant, by order of the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment.

All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public between the hours of

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the office of the Secretary of the Board, Town Hall Annex, 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032

Respectfully,

By: Florbela Vilar, Owner

($315.00 Online 05/16/25 – 06/03/25 Newspaper 05/28/25 -06/03/25)

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 3

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THE

MEDICAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT,

MENTAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT,

AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT AT THE

HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is now due on May 29, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.

NEW DUE DATE FOR RFP: MAY 29, 2025 BY 11:00A.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

($27.00 Online 05/19/25)

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025

The Unified Vailsburg Services Organization located at 1044 South Orange Avenue Newark, NJ 07106 invites the submission of sealed bids in food service for Breakfast, Lunch & Snack as described in the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program Invitation for Bid and Standard Contract. These meals are to be served to 350 participants, ages 1-4 years old, five days per week. Meals must meet the requirements mandated by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program and begin June 2nd 2025. Bid specifications are available at 1044 South Orange Avenue Newark, NJ 07106. Sealed bids will be opened and read aloud, May 23rd 2025 at 12:00 pm. Written proposals received after May 22nd at 10 am shall not be considered.

($50.00 Online 05/16/25,05/17/25,05/18/25,05/19/25,05/20/25)

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 June 5, 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 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS FOR THE HUDSON COUNTY LAW DEPARTMENT, HUDSON OUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS AS REQUIRED

Questions are to be submitted by email at questions.purchasing@hcnj.us by May 21, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. to Christine Moro, Hudson County’s Purchasing Agent. No further questions will be accepted after this time. Answers and addenda will be made available publically on May 23, 2024 by the end of the day on the Purchasing Website at: http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org.

Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.

BY: Christine Moro

Purchasing Agent

For: Cheryl Fuller, Director

Department of Finance & Administration

($39.00 Online 05/16/25)

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 June 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, and at that time and place publicly opened and read for the following:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

ON LINE LEGAL REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR THE HUDSON COUNTY LAW DEPT., INCLUDING THE DIVISION OF WELFARE, THE HUDSON COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, THE HUDSON COUNTY ADULT CORRECTIONAL CENTER, THE SURROGATE’S OFFICE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMISSIONERS, THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE, THE COUNTY CLERK’S , THE DIVISION OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER DEPARTMEANTS AS REQUIRED AND FUGITIVE WITNESS LOCATOR SERVICE FOR THE HUDSON COUNTY LAW DEPARTMENT

Requests for Qualifications may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.orghttp://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).

Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.

BY: Christine Moro

Purchasing Agent

For: Cheryl Fuller, Director

Department of Finance & Administration

($42.50 online 05/16/25)

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: French & Parrello Associates, 1800 Route 34, Suite 101, Wall, New Jersey 07719.

SERVICES Fair and Open Contract to Provide Professional Engineering Services for the Design and Construction Management for “Intersection Improvements Package AA at Various Locations throughout Hudson County”.

COST: Not to Exceed $178,472.29.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($21.50 Online 05/15/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Orchard Holdings, LLC, 1913 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 193, Manasquan, New Jersey 08736.

SERVICES: For the Project “On Call Contract for Traffic Signals, Foundations, Conduit and Associated Work in the County of Hudson”, Addition #7.

COST: $150,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: Contract Extension through October 27, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($22.00 Online 05/15/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Dresdner Robin Environmental, One Evertrust Plaza, Suite 901, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Professional Environmental Engineering Services for “Permitting for Lincoln Park Lake Dredging”.

COST: $94,680.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of Chosen Freeholders

($20.00 Online 05/15/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: United Veterinary Care NJ, LLC, d/b/a Animal Infirmary of Hoboken,

600 Adams Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Contract to Provide Medical Care, Health Examinations, and Emergency Services for the Sheriff’s Office K-9 Police Dogs.

COST: $40,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: March 16, 2025 to March 15, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($19.50)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, P.L. 1975c 231, this is to advise that the Kearny Board of Education has changed the location of the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025 to the Kearny High School Auditorium, 336 Devon Street, Kearny, NJ 07032. Upon opening the meeting, the Board will take action to enter into Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.and reconvene in Public at 7:00 p.m. Action will be taken.

The agenda to the extent known is: Regular Board Meeting

Teachers of the Year

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TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025

SECTION 00 11 13 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

1.Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the East Newark Board of Education,(“Owner”) Hudson County, New Jersey, for Proposed HVAC Upgrades at the East Newark School for the East Newark Board of Education.

2. Sealed bids will be received for the following contracts (“Contracts”):
a. Overall Single Prime (all of the work, Lump Sum, All Trades, All Inclusive) – DPMC Pre-Qualification C032 HVACR.
Bids for the above Contracts will be received by the Owner in the Board Offices located at 501 N. 3rd Street, East Newark, New Jersey 07029, until 1:00 P.M.; Local Time, on WEDNESDAY JUNE 25TH, 2025, and will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter.
Bidding Documents may be examined online by (USA website) visiting www.usaplanroom.com. Project 2024-138 is located in “Public Jobs”. This will take you directly to the project for viewing or ordering. Bid Documents may be purchased online or ordered for pick-up for the non-refundable fee of $150.00 for each paper set or $40.00 for each digital set. The online system will accept payment by major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express), or COD for pick-up. Documents may be sent prepaid through Federal Express or UPS. Bid Documents will be made available after 2:00 P.M. on May 22, 2025.
Documents will also be made available at FLM Reprographics, 741 Alexander Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, 609-987-0666, Contacts: Jeff Zanin, Bob Strom. Bidders should call 24 hours in advance to ensure Bid Documents will be available.

3. Bids must be submitted on the proposal forms in the manner designated, enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of Bidder and proposal identification number on the outside, and must be accompanied by certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond drawn to the Order of the “East Newark Board of Education”, for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but in no case in excess of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000); and must be delivered to the Business Administrator at the above place, by the hour named. The Board and the Board’s Architect or Engineer assumes no responsibility for bids mismailed or misdirected.

4. Each bidder shall submit with its bid, a Certificate of Consent of Surety as per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25 from a Surety company stating that it will provide the bidder and all subcontractors, if successful, with a performance/payment bond in the full amount of the contract.
Failure to sign the bid bond by either the surety or principal and failure to submit the properly executed bid bond with the bid package, shall be deemed cause for disqualification and rejection of the bid.
Failure to sign the Certificate of Consent of Surety by either the surety or principal, and failure to submit the properly executed Certificate with the bid package, shall be deemed cause for disqualification and rejection of the bid.

5. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, 18A:-18A-36a. The Owner reserves the right to extend this date as negotiated with the potential low bidder.

6. The Owner reserves the right to reject all proposals or bids in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, as amended and to waive any informality in the bidding.

7. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contracts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.

8. 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.

9. If the bid exceeds $20,000.00, all bidders shall pre-qualify as required by the State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Building and Construction, and each bid shall be accompanied by an affidavit so certifying pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-27 through 18A:18A-33 as amended and revised. All inquiries concerning prequalification should be directed to Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction, 33 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608
a. Bidders shall be prequalified in Category C032 HVACR

10. Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq Public School Contracts Law.

11. Pursuant to the “The Public Works Contractor Registration Act” N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq.,, bidders and their subcontractors are required to be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and to possess a current certificate by said Department indicating compliance with the Act. If the apparent low bidder fails to provide a copy of the certificate prior to the award of the contract, the bid may be rejected as being non-responsive.

12. All bidders must provide a copy of their Business Registration Certificate. Failure to submit the Business Registration Certificate prior to the award of contract will result in the rejection of the bid proposal.

13. The East Newark Board of Education will not enter into a contract for work with any person, company or firm that is on the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development; Prevailing Wage Debarment List, or the State of New Jersey Consolidated Debarment Report (www.state.nj.us/treasury/debarred) or the Federal System for Award-SAM.gov. N.J.A.C. 17:19-1.1.

14. Each bidder must submit with the bid a signed certificate stating that they own, lease or control all equipment necessary to accomplish the work described in the Contract Specifications. Should the Bidder not be the actual owner or lessee of such equipment required, its certificate shall state the source from which the equipment shall be obtained and, in addition, shall be accompanied by a signed certificate from the Owner or person in control of the equipment definitely granting to the Bidder the control of the equipment required during such time as may be required for that portion of the Contract for which it is necessary.
BY ORDER OF THE EAST NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
Hudson County, New Jersey
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COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 2

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THE

MEDICAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT,

MENTAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT,

AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT AT THE

HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is now due on May 22, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.

NEW DUE DATE FOR RFP: MAY 22, 2025 BY 11:00A.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

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COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE

MERCER PARK PAVILION

BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY

BID NO. 7947B

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(3) the County of Hudson will enter into negotiations with prospective contractors for the Mercer Park Pavilion, (#3392) as set forth below.

The County of Hudson has bid the above project two times, and the County has rejected the bids on both occasions because all bids exceeded the cost estimate. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(3), the County at this time wishes to enter into negotiations with prospective contractors for this project. Please note that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(3)(iii), the County cannot award a contract unless the negotiated price is lower than $4,803,000.00 which amount is the lowest price rejected from the last round of public bidding. Prior to entering into negotiations, contractors must be able to meet the pre-qualification requirements of Executive Order TAD-74. If a contractor cannot or will not meet these requirements then they will not be asked to the negotiation session. Contractors must obtain the negotiation documents, which include the pre-qualification documents and contractor registration, through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. If not already registered, applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the negotiation documents. To participate in the negotiations, the pre-qualification documents and registration must be submitted to the County Purchasing Agent, via electronic mail at cmoro@hcnj.us no later than 4:00pm on May 20, 2025. Pre-qualified, registered contractors will then receive from the County Purchasing Agent an email containing a syncplicity link by which they will be able to download plans and specifications for the Project.

Negotiations will begin with the mandatory Negotiation Review Meeting which will take place on May 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom link that will be provided to all pre-qualified, registered bidders. Negotiation Offers, via the bid sheet contained in the specifications, must be submitted, by no later than 12:00 p.m. June 3, 2025, to the County Purchasing Agent, via electronic mail at cmoro@hcnj.us Negotiations will then be conducted and finalized via email initiated by the County Engineer starting at 9:00 a.m. and concluding no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 4, 2025.

All prospective contractors must be aware that if negotiations are successful, all County contract documents must also be submitted to the County before a contract may be entered into. Prospective contractors should be aware that the successful vendor will be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.

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MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025

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, May 20, 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: March 18, 2025

5.Matters Scheduled for Public Hearing

A.Public Hearing for the DRAFT County Map 2025

B. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to the Hudson County Land Development Regulations

C. Applications to be Exempt:

Application Applicant Location Municipality

2025-012-SD 29 Van Reipen, LLC 29 Van Reipen Ave Jersey City

(Block 7904, Lot 1)

A subdivision application not along a county road.

D. Applications to be Dismissed Without Prejudice:

Application Applicant Location Municipality

2024-062-SP NASA Realty LLC 9200 Kennedy Blvd North Bergen

(Block 396.01, Lot 2)

A site plan application to construct a 6 story multi-family residential building.

Application Applicant Location Municipality

2024-069-SP Hudson Auto Sales, Inc 6508 Kennedy Blvd West New York

(Block 160, Lot 3)

A site plan application to construct a three story commercial building for an auto dealership.

6. Old Business: None

7.New Business:None

8.Next Meeting Date:Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

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KEZDC MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:00 P.M.

Town Council Chambers

PLEASE BE ADVISED – ALL MEETINGS ARE DIGITALLY FILMED & RECORDED

1. Call to Order

2. Sunshine Notice

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Roll Call

5. Approval of April 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

6. Neglia Engineering KUEZ Projects Report – Michael Neglia/David Silva

7. Commissioner Reports –

• Finance Report (written report prepared by Shuaib Firozvi) read by Treasurer

Janeth Martins

• At this time any KEZDC Officer or Commissioner has an opportunity to present individual reports.

8. SKIA REPORT – Alan Lambiase

9. KEZDC Counsel Report – Gregg Paster

10. KUEZ Coordinator Report – Linda Kraus D’Isa

11. Reminder – Next KEZDC meeting is on Thursday, June 12, 2025

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution 05-25-01 Authorizing the FY 2026 Kearny UEZ Administrative Budget

Resolution 05-25-02 Approving and endorsing the Midland Avenue Streetscape

Improvement Phase II

ADJOURN

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: Public Strategies Impact, LLC, 414 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey 08611.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Contract to Provide Governmental Relations Services for Hudson County.

COST: $66,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: One Year, March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: French & Parrello Associates, 1800 Route 34, Suite 101, Wall, New Jersey 07719.

SERVICES:Fair and Open Contract to Provide Professional Engineering Services for the Design and Construction Management for the Rehabilitation of the Bergen Avenue Bridge Over the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, Jersey City.

COST: Not to Exceed $686,160.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: The Waterfront Project, 830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 4A, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306.

SERVICES: To Reprogram PY’2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding.

COST: $13,997.59.

TIME PERIOD: July 1, 2021 to September 1, 2028.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

REVISED

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Election Systems & Software, LLC, 11208 John Galt Boulevard,

Omaha, Nebraska 68137.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Contract for Election Site Support.

COST: $229,218.80.

TIME PERIOD: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: DE Block Environmental Services, LLC, P.O. Box 675, Woodland Park, New Jersey 07424.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide for a Licensed Sewage Plant and Collection System Operator.

COST: $80,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: May 15, 2025 to May 14, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF CDBG-CV2 PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

ON BEHALF OF THE

HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The County of Hudson (the “County”) is seeking Proposals from qualified Respondents for the procurement of “CDBG-CV2 PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISON OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT”. 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 June 3, 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.

The contract period for this RFP will begin once authorized by the Board of Commissioners to December 31, 2025. Hudson County will select up to two (2) applicants to deliver services during this period.

It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the Proposal package is physically delivered (either by the Respondent, via mail, or courier service) to the Division of Purchasing no later than the Proposal opening date and time, June 3, 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, in accordance with applicable law, regardless of the method of delivery. Proposals cannot be faxed or emailed to the County of Hudson.

Responses must be made on the forms included within the RFP, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CDBG-CV2 PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISON OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT” printed on the outside, and addressed to the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at the address above.

Respondents are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.

COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY

Division of Purchasing

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FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025

TOWN OF KEARNY

BID NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on May 28, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. (Prevailing time), sealed bids will be opened and read in the Municipal Building, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ. 07032 at which time and place the sealed bids will be opened publicly and read for the Town’s purchase of the following:

Police Mobile Command Unit

Bids shall be delivered in sealed envelopes and addressed to the Town of Kearny, Clerk’s Office, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, N.J. 07032.

NOTE: It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the bid package is delivered by the bid opening date and time. Any bid document received after the deadline established by the Department of Purchasing will not be accepted, regardless of the method of delivery.

Bid documents may be obtained in person at Town of Kearny, Clerk’s office, between 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Bid documents to be emailed electronically and questions, please contact the Purchasing Agent:

Shuaib Firozvi

sfirozvi@kearnynj.org

Phone: 201-955-7897

Bidders shall comply with the Affirmative Action Provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.

The Mayor and Council reserve the right to waive any minor irregularities and to reject any or all bids.

By order of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Kearny.

___________________________

Patricia Carpenter, Town Clerk

Town of Kearny, New Jersey

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THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY

CHANCERY DIVISION

HUDSON COUNTY

DOCKET NO. F-003587-25

NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS

STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO:

SHRUTI PATEL

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 7 Century Drive, Suite 201, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, telephone number #(973) 538-9300, an Answer to the Complaint and Amended Complaint, filed in a civil action, in which PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC is Plaintiff and SHRUTI PATEL, et al., are Defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, HUDSON County and bearing Docket No. F-003587-25 within thirty-five (35) days after MAY 8TH, 2025, or if published after MAY 8TH, 2025, thirty-five (35) days after the actual date of such publication, exclusive of such date, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure.

This action has been instituted for the purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated March 9, 2023 made by SHRUTI PATEL as mortgagors to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NJ LENDERS CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS recorded on APRIL 13, 2023, in Book 20433 of Mortgages for HUDSON County, Page 624, et seq., which said mortgage was duly assigned to the Plaintiff named above, who is the present holder of said Mortgage. and (2) to recover possession of, and concerns premises commonly known as 151-153 WEBSTER AVENUE, UNIT 201, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307, also known as 151 WEBSTER AVENUE, UNIT 201, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307, Block 3804, Lot 13.01 c0201

If you cannot afford or are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of venue by calling:

HUDSON COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL: (201) 798-2727

HUDSON COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES: (201) 792-6363

YOU, SHRUTI PATEL are made party defendant(s) to this foreclosure action because you are one of the mortgagors and may be liable for any deficiency and for any lien, claim, or interest you may have in, to or against the mortgaged premises by reason of the Mortgage made by you, SHRUTI PATEL , as set forth above.

S/ MICHELLE SMITH

MICHELLE SMITH

Clerk of the Superior

Court of New Jersey

Dated: April 29th, 2025

ZPNM028

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TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-18

Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Spaces at 139 Elm Street and 112 Windsor Street

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

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 MAY 6, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MAY 20, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN HALL. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

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TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-20

Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

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TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-17

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the Town Code to Establish All-Way Traffic Stops at the Intersection of Quincy Avenue and Highland Avenue

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD MAY 6, 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.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

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TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-O-19

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Spaces at 16 Highland Avenue and 692 Elm Street

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

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TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-16

Ordinance Amending Section 7-2.1 of the Town Code to Delete Wilson Avenue from Davis Avenue to Schuyler Avenue from the List of Streets to be Closed to Traffic When School is in Session

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

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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 May 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, and at that time and place publicly opened and read for the following:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION

FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES

OUTSIDE COUNSEL

TO THE INSURANCE FUND COMMISSION

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).

Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.

BY: Christine M. Moro

Purchasing Agent

FOR: Donato Battista

Hudson County Counsel

Adv. May 8, 2025

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THE

MEDICAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT,

MENTAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT,

AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT AT THE

HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on May 20, 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 http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org.

By: Christine Moro
Purchasing Agent

For: Cheryl Fuller, Director
Department of Finance & Administration

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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 05-01-25:

#2023.09 – Second Extension Request, 750 Forest Street, Owner/Applicant: Fabian Velez, To permit the demolition of an existing one-family dwelling and construct a new two-family dwelling on a nonconforming lot (approved on 10-03-23,

expired 04-03-25). Approved.

#2025.07 – Non-conforming use or structure appl.,

357 Devon Street, Owner/Applicant: Anthony A.

and Vicki V. Vanagas, Trustees, To legalize and continue the use of a non-conforming three-family dwelling,

which was originally constructed as a two-family but converted without the required permits and/approvals. Approved.

#2025.08 – Variance appl., 765 Chestnut Street a/k/a 767 Chestnut Street, Owner/Applicant: Sergio Guzman, To construct a new single-story garage. Approved.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Zoning Board Secretary

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TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

WHEREAS, there exists a need for board counsel services, auditing services, school physician services and school dental services, and;

WHEREAS, such board counsel services, auditing services, school physician services and school dental services can be provided only by specialized firms and individuals, and the below firms are so recognized as such a firm or individual and;

WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Kearny Board of Education hereby approves the following:

1. The professional appointments of the below firms/individuals are retained for the term commencing July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026:

Yearly

Position Cost Hrly Rate

School Dentist …………………Alan Silverstein, D.M.D……………$1,800./yr.

School Physician………….. …..Diane Toto, Admin. Director Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Morahan Center

200 South Orange Avenue

Livingston, NJ 07039 ……………….$28,400./yr.

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MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THE

MEDICAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT,

MENTAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT,

AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT AT THE

HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on May 20, 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

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FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SOBER LIVING HOUSING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES & REINTEGRATION DIVISION OF WELFARE

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on May 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

($26.50 05/02/25)

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS, UPDATE TO THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLANS

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on May 8, 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

($22.50)

KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION

KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032

COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING– REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

The KEARNY Board of Education solicits proposals through the Competitive Contracting process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 et seq.

PROPOSAL CC/RFP #01-202526 PAYROLL SERVICES

All necessary proposal specifications and proposal forms may be secured upon written request to:

Juan Faciolince

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

KEARNY Board of Education

172 Midland Avenue

KEARNY, New Jersey 07032

Email: jfaciolince@kearnyschools.com

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and delivered to the Office of the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary of the KEARNY Board of Education on or before the date and time indicated below.

The envelope is to bear the following information:

Title: Payroll Services

Proposal Number CC/RFP #01-202526

Name and Address of Vendor

Proposal Opening Date WEDNESDAY, May 28, 2025

Proposal Opening Time 11:00 a.m.

The envelope must be addressed to:

KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Attention: School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

172 Midland Avenue – 2nd Floor (Business Office)

KEARNY, New Jersey 07032

Location of Proposal Opening

KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION

172 Midland Avenue – 1st Floor Board Room

KEARNY, New Jersey 07032

The proposal opening process will begin on the advertised date and time at the KEARNY Board of Education, 172 Midland Avenue, KEARNY, New Jersey 07032. Proposals may also be submitted to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or designee at the proposal opening meeting in the Board Meeting Room prior to the advertised date and time. The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall publicly receive and open all proposals on the advertised date and time.

No proposals shall be received after the time designated in the advertisement.

The Board of Education does not accept electronic (e-mail) submissions of Competitive Contracting proposals.

All vendors 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.

Statement of Ownership Requirement: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, Bidders (proposers) shall submit a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all persons and entities that own ten percent or more of its stock or interest of any type at all levels of ownership.

A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Contractor Questionnaire/Certification are requested to be filed with the proposal. The proposal package will also include other documents that must be completed and returned with the proposal. Failure to complete and submit all required forms may be cause for disqualification and rejection of the proposal.

The Board of Education reserves the right to disqualify any or all vendors pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5 (b) and/or N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22 and to waive minor informalities or non-material exceptions.

All proposals solicited and received are done so pursuant to the Competitive Contracting Process. N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 5:34-1 et seq.

Juan Faciolince

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

($59.00 04/28/25)

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025

$269.00

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a PROFESSIONAL SERVICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1. This contract and the resolution aUthorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: One Water Consulting, LLC, 100 Poor Farm Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Contract to Provide Professional Environmental Engineering Services for a Feasibility Study for Wastewater Management Alternatives at Meadowview Campus Treatment Plant.

COST: $132,500.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($21.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a PROFESSIONAL SERVICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: North Hudson Community Action Corporation (“NHCAC”), 800 31st Street, Union City, New Jersey 07087.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Contract to Provide an Infectious Disease Specialist to Diagnose, Prescribe, and Coordinate the Dispensation of Medication for Hudson County Correctional Center Inmates.

COST: $550,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($45.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Wellpath, LLC, 3340 Perimeter Hill Drive, Nashville, TN, 37211.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Ninety (90) Day Contract for the Medical Health Care Management and Mental Health Care Management at the Hudson County Correctional and Rehabilitation Center.

COST: $3,600,000.00, ($1,200,000.00 Per Month).

TIME PERIOD: April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($21.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: French & Parrello Associates, 1085 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 601, Newark, New Jersey 07102

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Construction Management/Inspection Services for “Intersection Improvements, Package Z”, Addition #1.

COST: $40,580.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($20.50 online 04/25/25)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: The Waterfront Project, 830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 4A, Jersey City,

New Jersey 07306 and Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, 574 Summit Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Housing Legal Assistance from the State of New Jersey CDBG-CV2 Program.

COST: $187,440.13.

TIME PERIOD: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($23.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-16

Ordinance Amending Section 7-2.1 of the Town Code to Delete Wilson Avenue from Davis Avenue to Schuyler Avenue from the List of Streets to be Closed to Traffic When School is in Session

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

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 APRIL 22, 2025. THE ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MAY 6, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN HALL. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($19.50 online 04/25/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-17

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the Town Code to Establish All-Way Traffic Stops at the Intersection of Quincy Avenue and Highland Avenue

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($18.50 online 04/25/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-14

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Space at 440 Forest Street

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD APRIL 22, 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.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($20.50 online 04/25/25)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-15

Ordinance Amending Section 7-15.1 of the Town Code Regarding Parking of Commercial Vehicles (Affects Moving Vans)

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($13.00 online04/25/25)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025

To Whom It May Concern:

The regular meeting of the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment is to be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers 402 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ. The extent of the agenda is known as follows:

#2025.09 Jersey KY Corp

389 Beech Street

Variance application.

#2025.10 Estate of Phyllis DeFranco

163 Laurel Avenue

Non-conforming use application.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($11.50 04/23/25 online)

To Whom It May Concern:

The regular meeting of the Kearny Planning Board scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers at 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032 has been cancelled.

By: Jennifer Diaz, Board Secretary

($4.50 04/23/25 online)

MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SOBER LIVING HOUSING SERVICES

ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES & REINTEGRATION

DIVISON OF WELFARE

The County of Hudson (the “County”) is seeking Proposals from qualified Respondents for the procurement of “SOBER LIVING HOUSING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES & REINTEGRATION DIVISON OF WELFARE”. 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 May 13, 2025 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

SOBER LIVING HOUSING SERVICES

ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES & REINTEGRATION

DIVISON OF WELFARE

It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the Proposal package is physically delivered (either by the Respondent, via mail, or courier service) to the Division of Purchasing no later than the Proposal opening date and time, May 13, 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, in accordance with applicable law, regardless of the method of delivery. Proposals cannot be faxed or emailed to the County of Hudson.

Responses must be made on the forms included within the RFP, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SOBER LIVING HOUSING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES & REINTEGRATION” printed on the outside, and addressed to the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at the address above.

Respondents are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq, and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.

COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY

Division of Purchasing

($40.00 04/21/25)

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025

KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION

KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032

Legal Advertisement

Request for Proposals

The Kearny Board of Education hereby invites you to participate in a competitive proposal process for

RFP 03-202526 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES

The procurement process is coordinated through the offices of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. All necessary RFP specifications and proposal forms may be secured upon written request to:

Juan Faciolince

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Kearny Board of Education

172 Midland Avenue

Kearny, New Jersey 07032

Email: jfaciolince@kearnyschools.com

Proposal responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope and delivered to the Office of the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary of Kearny Board of Education on or before the date and time indicated below. The envelope is to bear the following information:

Title: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES

RFP No.: RFP 03-202526

Name and Address Vendor

RFP Due Date: Friday, May 9, 2025

RFP Deadline Time: 11:00 a.m.

All vendors 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.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any non-responsive proposals or all proposals, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, and to waive minor informalities or non-material exceptions that may be in the best interest of the Board.

The Board does not accept electronic submissions of proposals.

Juan Faciolince

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

($32.00 04/18/25)

KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION

KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032

Legal Advertisement

Request for Proposals

The Kearny Board of Education hereby invites you to participate in a competitive proposal process for

RFP 04-202526 PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES

Juan Faciolince

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Kearny Board of Education

172 Midland Avenue

Kearny, New Jersey 07032

Email: jfaciolince@kearnyschools.com

Title: PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES

RFP No.: RFP 04-202526

Name and Address Vendor

RFP Due Date: Friday, May 9, 2025

RFP Deadline Time: 11:00 a.m.

All vendors 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.

The Board does not accept electronic submissions of proposals.

Juan Faciolince

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

($30.00 04/18/25)

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025

BOARD OF EDUCATION

KEARNY, NEW JERSEY

Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Town of Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey will receive at the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education, 172 Midland Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 on May 7, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. prevailing time sealed bids for:

GARBAGE, REFUSE AND DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICE

FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids not responsive to the specifications and to waive technical defects if it should appear to the best interest of the Board to do so.

Cashier’s check, certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid must accompany bid.

Bid documents are available for pick-up at the office of the Board of Education, 172 Midland Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

All prospective bidders must be licensed by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and the NJ Board of Public Utilities.

Every bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked on the outside

Identifying the bid. All submittals are required to comply with the requirements of

N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq . and P.L. 1975, c. 127, (N.J.A.C. 17:27) regarding Affirmative Action.

JUAN FACIOLINCE

Business Administrator/

Board Secretary

DATED AT KEARNY, NEW JERSEY

APRIL 17, 2025

($23.50)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT AT THE HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER

The County of Hudson (the “County”) is seeking Proposals from qualified Respondents for the procurement of THE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT AT THE HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER for the Hudson County Correctional Center. 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 May 20, 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 THE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT AT THE HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER

The Request for Proposal Specifications (hereinafter referred to as “RFP”( must be obtained on the County Purchasing Portal at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org/. Registering on the Hudson County Purchasing Portal and obtaining the RFP is free of charge. The RFP will be available for download under the “Opportunities” Section of the Purchasing Portal.

It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the Proposal package is physically delivered (either by the Respondent, via mail, or courier service) to the Division of Purchasing no later than the Proposal opening date and time, May 20, 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 in accordance with applicable law, regardless of the method of delivery. Proposals cannot be faxed or emailed to the County of Hudson.

Responses must be made on the forms included within the RFP, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT AT THE HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER” 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 the online periodicals of the Star Ledger and the Kearny Observer and issued on the County Purchasing Portal. All Respondents who have downloaded and received the RFP from the Purchasing Portal should check the website from now through the Proposal opening date and time for Addenda. All Respondents who have downloaded the RFP from the County Purchasing Portal will, as required by law, automatically receive notification that an addendum has been posted and made available for their review. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to include properly completed addenda forms in the Proposal as required. Failure to do so will automatically deem a Proposal non-responsive.

Respondents are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.

COUNTY OF HUDSON, NEW JERSEY

Division of Purchasing

($45.00)

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 on May 8, 2025 no later than 11:00 AM prevailing time, and at that time and place the following will be publicly opened and read for:

OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE

HUDSON COUNTY WARMING CENTER AND COOLING CENTER

IN KEARNY, NEW JERSEY

The grant period for this RFP will be from on or about June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026 with the option to renew for four (4) additional years. Hudson County anticipates selecting one (1) provider per service category for this time period. A maximum of $468,000 for the Warming Center and $177,000 for the Cooling Center will be awarded through this RFP.

Questions are to be submitted in writing via email by 4:00 p.m. on April 22, 2025 to Christine Moro at questions.purchasing@hcnj.us. No further questions will be accepted after this time. Addenda will be published on April 28, 2025 in the Star Ledger and other newspapers, along with being sent to all vendors registered on the Purchasing portal. Proposals shall be submitted on the forms provided and shall be in accordance with the RFP.

Sealed proposals must be delivered to the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ on May 8, 2025 no later than 11:00 a.m. prevailing time. Three (3) proposals and one (I) CD/DVD or USB Drive which contains a secure copy of the complete proposal in PDF or Microsoft Word format must be hand-delivered at the designated time for receipt of proposals. All proposals must be contained in an envelope or box. Required language to be written in ink on the exterior of all envelopes or boxes is as described in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants. No late, emailed or faxed proposals will be accepted.

If a respondent wishes to deliver an RFP submission earlier than May 8, 2025 at 11:00 am, then the submission must be clearly marked on the outside with the title of the RFP submission, and the date and time at which it is scheduled to be opened, and the name of the entity submitting the proposal.

Requests for Proposals may be viewed and obtained through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, http://www.hudsoncountynjprocnre.org, Applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the request for proposals (RFP).

Applicants are required to use the statement forms contained in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.

This proposal is being solicited through “Competitive Contracting” procurement in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.l et.seq. The County of Hudson reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any 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.

NOTICE TO ALL RECIPIENTS OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

These Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) are being publicly advertised, and any qualified firm or person(s) may reply with a Proposal as described in detail in this RFP.

This competitive contract shall be awarded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.4(c) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-4.2. Based upon an evaluation of the proposals received, the County shall weigh the various criteria listed in this RFP.

($41.50)

CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS, UPDATE TO THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLANS

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 on May 8, 2025 no later than 11:00 AM prevailing time, and at that time and place the following will be publicly opened and read for:

The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Housing and Community Development requests proposals for consultant services for the preparation of the Hudson County Five-Year Consolidated Plan, including the 2025-2029 Annual Action Plans, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Citizen Participation Plans.

The contract period for this RFP will begin once authorized by the Board of Commissioners and not to exceed five (5) years pending the availability of funds. Hudson County will select one (1) consultant to deliver services during this period.

Questions are to be submitted in writing via email on April 22, 2025 by 4:00 p.m. to Christine Moro at question.purchasing@hcnj.us . No further questions will be accepted after this time. Addenda will be published on April 28, 2025 in Jersey Journal and other newspapers, along with being sent to all vendors registered on the Purchasing portal. Proposals shall be submitted on the forms provided and shall be in accordance with the RFP.

Sealed proposals must be delivered to the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ on May 8, 2025 no later than 11:00 a.m. prevailing time. Three (3) proposals and one (1) CD/DVD or USB Drive which contains a secure copy of the complete proposal in PDF, WordPerfect, or Microsoft Word format must be hand-delivered at the designated time for receipt of proposals. All proposals must be contained in a sealed envelope or box. Required language to be written in ink on the exterior of all envelopes or boxes is as described in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants. No late, emailed or faxed bids will be accepted.

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).

Applicants are required to use the statement forms contained in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.

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 to reject any and all proposals, to waive any 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.

($43.50)

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

That JERSEY KY CORP has appealed to the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Kearny for variance application from the following terms of Articles and Section of the Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review Ordinances and/or the Zoning Ordinance:

CHAPTER XXXVIII: Sections 38-4.1, Schedule II; 38-4.2(c); 38-5.3 (b)(5); 38-5.3(b)(6)(b);

38-7.7; 38-7.9(e)(1)(a); 38-7.9(e)(2)(a)(1) and any other variances/waivers deemed necessary by

the Board at the time of hearing

To Permit: Construction of a deck and concrete driveway on premises located at 389 Beech Street, Block 127, Lot 30 as shown on the Town Tax Map.

This appeal is now on the Board’s calendar and a public hearing has been ordered for THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 AT 7:30 P.M. in the Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Second Floor, Kearny, NJ 07032 at which time you may appear either in person or by agent, or attorney at the hearing of this appeal.

All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public between the hours of

9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the office of the Secretary of the Board, Town Hal Annex, 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032.

Respectfully,

JERSEY KY CORP

Owner/Applicant

($14.00 04/15/25)

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 on May 8, 2025 no later than 11:00 AM prevailing time, and at that time and place the following will be publicly opened and read for:

OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE

HUDSON COUNTY WARMING CENTER AND COOLING CENTER

IN KEARNY, NEW JERSEY

Applicants are required to use the statement forms contained in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.

NOTICE TO ALL RECIPIENTS OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

These Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) are being publicly advertised, and any qualified firm or person(s) may reply with a Proposal as described in detail in this RFP.

($41.50)

CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS, UPDATE TO THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLANS

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 on May 8, 2025 no later than 11:00 AM prevailing time, and at that time and place the following will be publicly opened and read for:

Sealed proposals must be delivered to the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ on May 8, 2025 no later than 11:00 a.m. prevailing time. Three (3) proposals and one (1) CD/DVD or USB Drive which contains a secure copy of the complete proposal in PDF, WordPerfect, or Microsoft Word format must be hand-delivered at the designated time for receipt of proposals. All proposals must be contained in a sealed envelope or box. Required language to be written in ink on the exterior of all envelopes or boxes is as described in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants. No late, emailed or faxed bids will be accepted.

Applicants are required to use the statement forms contained in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.

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 to reject any and all proposals, to waive any 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.

($43.50)

Monday, April 14, 2025

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, P.L. 1975c 231, this is to advise that the Kearny Board of Education has changed the location of the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025 to the Kearny High School Auditorium, 336 Devon Street, Kearny, NJ 07032. Upon opening the meeting, the Board will take action to enter into Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. and reconvene in Public at 7:00 p.m. Action will be taken.

The agenda to the extent known is:

Regular Board Meeting

Winter Sports Athlete Recognition Awards

($11.50)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

KEZDC MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 7:00 P.M.

Town Council Chambers

PLEASE BE ADVISED – ALL MEETINGS ARE DIGITALLY FILMED & RECORDED

Call to Order
Sunshine Notice
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of March 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Neglia Engineering KUEZ Projects Report – Michael Neglia/David Silva
Commissioner Reports –

o Finance Report Prepared by Shuaib Firozvi-Written report only –

Treasurer Janeth Martins

o At this time any KEZDC Officer or Commissioner has an

opportunity to present individual reports. Please be sure your

microphone is on when speaking.

SKIA REPORT – Alan Lambiase

KEZDC Counsel Report – Gregg Paster
KUEZ Coordinator Report – Linda Kraus D’Isa
Reminder – Next KEZDC meeting is on Thursday, May 15, 2025

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04/11/25

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-14

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Space at 440 Forest Street

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

THE ABOVE ORDINANCES WERE INTRODUCED AND PASSED ON FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY, NEW JERSEY HELD APRIL 8, 2025. THE ORDINANCES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON APRIL 22, 2025, AT 7:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN HALL. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($15.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-15

Ordinance Amending Section 7-15.1 of the Town Code Regarding Parking of Commercial Vehicles (Affects Moving Vans) Kearny Town Council

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

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TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

2025-(O)-13

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Space at 168 Windsor Street

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:

AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD APRIL 8, 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.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($12.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: French & Parrello Associates, 1085 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 601, Newark, New Jersey 07102

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Professional Environmental Engineering Services for Pedestrian Protection for the 14th Street Viaduct, Addition #3.

COST: $27,195.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE,

Clerk Board of County Commissioners

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract as a COMPETITIVE CONTRACT N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1b(2). This contract and the resolution authorizing them are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., 520 US Highway 22, Suite 200, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807.

SERVICES:Fair and Open Competitive Contract for the “Preliminary Engineering for the Replacement of the Meadowlands Parkway Bridge Over Northfolk SouthernRail Lines”.

COST: $1,349,695.52.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($19.50)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a COMPETITIVE CONTRACT pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 b (2). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: Health PCP, 8505 W. 183rd Street, Suite G, Tinley Park, IL 60487.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Accounting and Billing Services for Meadowview Psychiatric Hospital.

COST: $828,000.00, ($276,000.00 Per Year).

TIME PERIOD: April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($21.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, 75 Livingston Avenue, Second Floor, Roseland, New Jersey 07068.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract for the Provision of Legal Services-Outside Counsel for Condemnation and Eminent Domain Matters.

COST: $50,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($19.50)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Paulus Sokolowski & Sartor, LLC, 1450 New Jersey Route 34,

Wall, New Jersey 07753.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Pharmacy Consulting Services at Meadowview Psychiatric Hospital.

COST: $32,810.00.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($20.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Pharma-Care, Inc., 136 Central Avenue, Clark, New Jersey, 07066.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Pharmacy Consulting Services at Meadowview Psychiatric Hospital.

COST: $50,400.00.

$105.00 per Hour for a Minimum of Forty (40) Hours per Month.

TIME PERIOD: February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($20.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Veritext Legal Solutions, 290 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Suite 3200, Livingston, New Jersey 07039.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Certified Court Reporting Services for the Hudson County Law Department, Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Planning Board, Hudson County Construction Board of Appeals, County Clerk and other Departments as Required.

COST:Not to exceed $80,000.00.

TIME PERIOD:January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($19.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: ArborPro, Inc., 22605 E. LaPalma Avenue, Suite 509, Yorba Linda, CA 92887.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Competitive Contract for the Preparation of “The Hudson County Park and Road Tree Inventory Project, Phase 2”.

COST: $93,492.00.

TIME PERIOD: One Year.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($18.50)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: NCCHC Resources, Inc., 1145 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL 60614.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Contract to Perform Ongoing Technical Medical Monitoring at the Hudson County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Center.

COST: $429,000.00

$35,750.00 Per Month.

TIME PERIOD: April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($18.50)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: The Waterfront Project, 830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 4A, Jersey City,

New Jersey 07306.

SERVICES: To Add Additional Funds to Contract to Provide Legal Services for Housing Assistance from the State of New Jersey Community Development Block Grant CDBG-CV2 Program.

COST: $69,594.49.

TIME PERIOD: January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($18.50)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2025 YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION

PREVENTION AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on April 17, 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

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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, April 15, 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: March 18, 2025

5. Matters Scheduled for Public Hearing

A. Public Hearing for the DRAFT County Map 2025

B. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to the Hudson County Land Development Regulations

C. Applications to be Exempt:

Application Applicant Location Municipality

2025-012-SD 29 Van Reipen, LLC 29 Van Reipen Ave Jersey City

(Block 7904, Lot 1)

A subdivision application not along a county road.

6. Old Business: None

7. New Business: None

8. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

($27.50)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 4/24/25, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for:

Maintenance Roadway Contract N321, NJ 124 and US 46 in Morris, Essex, Union and Bergen Counties, and Various locations in Morris, Passaic, Essex and Union Counties

100% State Funded

DP No: 25402

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L 1975, c. 127); N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.19, contractors must provide a Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form prior to contract award.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid.

Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the following locations:

200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West

Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone: 856-486-6623

New Jersey Department of Transportation

Division of Procurement

Bureau of Construction Services

1035 Parkway Avenue

PO Box 600

Trenton, NJ 08625

(04/03/25,04/09/25,04/17/25 $201.00)

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On June 10, 2025, the following Election will take place:

The Primary Election

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VOTE BY MAIL

NOTICE TO PERSONS WANTING MAIL-IN BALLOTS

If you are a qualified and registered voter of the State who wants to vote by mail in the

PRIMARY ELECTION to be held on TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025, the following applies:

You must complete the application form below and send it to the county clerk where you reside

or write or apply in person to the county clerk where you reside to request a mail-in ballot.

The name, address, and signature of any person who has assisted you to complete the mail-in

ballot application must be provided on the application, and you must sign and date the

application.

No person may serve as an authorized messenger or bearer for more than three (3) qualified

voters in an election, but a person may serve as such for up to five (5) qualified voters in an

election if those voters are immediate family members residing in the same household as the

messenger or bearer.

No person who is a candidate in the election for which the voter requests a mail-in ballot may

provide any assistance in the completion of the ballot or serve as an authorized messenger or

bearer.

A person who applies for a mail-in ballot must submit his or her application at least seven days

before the election, but such person may request an application in person from the county clerk until 3PM on the day before the election.

Voters who want to vote by mail in all future elections will, after their initial request and without

further action on their part, be provided with a mail-in ballot until the voter requests otherwise in writing.

Application forms may be obtained by applying to the undersigned either in writing, by

telephone, visiting our website at www.hudsoncountyclerk.org or the application form provided

below may be completed and forwarded to the undersigned.

E. Junior Maldonado

Hudson County Clerk

257 Cornelison Avenue – 4th Floor

Jersey City, NJ 07302

(201) 369-3470, Option 6

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El 10 de junio del 2025

La siguiente elección se llevara a cabo

La Elección Primaria

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VOTO POR CORREO

AVISO A LAS PERSONAS QUE DESEAN

UNA BOLETA POR CORREO

Si usted es un votante calificado y registrado del Estado que desea votar por correo en la

ELECCIÓN PRIMARIA que se llevará a cabo el MARTES 10 DEL JUNIO DEL 2025, se aplica

lo siguiente:

Debe completar el formulario de solicitud a continuación y enviarlo al secretario del condado

donde reside o escribir o presentar una solicitud en persona al secretario del condado donde

reside para solicitar una boleta por correo.

El nombre, la dirección y la firma de cualquier persona que le haya ayudado a completar la

solicitud de boleta por correo debe proporcionarse en la solicitud, y usted debe firmar y fechar la solicitud. Ninguna persona puede servir como mensajero o portador autorizado para más de tres (3) votantes calificados en una elección, pero una persona puede servir como tal para hasta cinco (5) votantes calificados en una elección si esos votantes son familiares inmediatos que residen en la misma casa que el mensajero o portador.

Ninguna persona que sea candidato en la elección para la cual el votante solicita una boleta por correo puede brindar asistencia para completar la boleta o servir como mensajero o portador autorizado.

Una persona que solicita una boleta de voto por correo debe presentar su solicitud al menos siete días antes de la elección, pero dicha persona puede solicitar una solicitud en persona al secretario del condado hasta las 3:00PM del día anterior a la elección.

Los votantes que deseen votar por correo en todas las elecciones futuras, después de su solicitud inicial y sin más acción de su parte, recibirán una boleta por correo hasta que el votante solicite lo contrario por escrito.

Los formularios de solicitud se pueden obtener dirigiéndose al abajo firmante, ya sea por escrito, por teléfono, visitando nuestro sitio web en http://www.hudsoncountyclerk.org o se puede completar el formulario de solicitud que se proporciona a continuación y enviarlo al abajo firmante.

E. Junior Maldonado

Secretario del Condado de Hudson

257 Cornelison Ave. – 4th Piso

Jersey City, NJ 07302

201-369-3470, Opción 6

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COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

BID NO. 7947A

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(3) the County of Hudson will enter into negotiations with prospective contractors for the Mercer Park Pavilion, (#3392) below. Negotiations will begin with the Negotiation Review Meeting which will take place in Lincoln Park at the Francis X Burke Administration Building, 175 Lincoln Park Drive, Jersey City, New Jersey 07304, on April 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE

MERCER PARK PAVILION

BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY

The County of Hudson has bid the above project two times, and the County has rejected the bids on both occasions because all bids exceeded the cost estimate. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(3), the County at this time wishes to enter into negotiations with prospective contractors for this project. Prior to entering into negotiations, contractors must be able to meet the pre-qualification requirements of Executive Order TAD-74. If you cannot or will not meet these requirements then you will not be asked to the negotiation session. Contractors must obtain the pre-negotiation documents, which include the pre-qualification documents and registration, through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. If not already registered, applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the pre-negotiation documents. To participate in the negotiations, the pre-qualification documents and registration must be submitted to the County Engineer, via electronic mail at tmalavasi@hcnj.us, U.S. Mail or hand delivery, no later than 4:00pm on April 10, 2025. Plans and specifications are available from the Office of the County Engineer, Bergen Square Center, 830 Bergen Avenue, Floor #6B, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07306, (201) 369-4340 where they may be inspected, and copies thereto may be obtained upon payment of $1.00 per set which payment is not refundable and covers the cost of reproduction and printing. Payment shall be by check, no cash or credit cards accepted. All prospective contractors must be aware that if negotiations are successful, all County contract documents must also be submitted to the County before a contract may be entered into. Prospective contractors should be aware that the successful vendor will be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.

($27.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-12

Ordinance Adding Section 7-32 to the Town Code Establishing Permit Parking on Certain Streets (Affects Sandford Avenue, Radley Street, Ann Street and Ogden Avenue)

DURING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD MARCH 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

($15.50)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-13

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Space at 168 Windsor 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 MARCH 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 APRIL 8, 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

($11.50)

COUNTY OF HUDSON

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 on April 17, 2025 no later than 11:00 AM prevailing time, and at that time and place the following will be publicly opened and read for:

The 2025 Hudson County Youth Services Commission Prevention and Diversion Request for Proposals (RFP) will fund services for youth involved, or at risk of involvement in, the juvenile justice system. Specific funding categories including community-based mentoring, new entry, violence prevention and summer day and fall after-school camp.

The grant period for this RFP will be from on or about June 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 with the option to renew for one (1) additional year with the exception of the category of summer day and fall after-school camp. Hudson County anticipates selecting seven (7) providers for this time period. A total of $ $245,230.00 will be awarded through this RFP.

Questions are to be submitted in writing via email by 4:00 p.m. on April 3, 2025 to Christine Moro at questions.purchasing@hcnj.us. No further questions will be accepted after this time. Addenda will be published on April 8, 2025 in Jersey Journal and other newspapers, along with being sent to all vendors registered on the Purchasing portal. Proposals shall be submitted on the forms provided and shall be in accordance with the RFP.

Sealed proposals must be delivered to the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, Attention: Purchasing Agent, 3rd Floor 567 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ on April 17, 2025 no later than 11:00 a.m. prevailing time. Three (3) proposals and one (1) CD/DVD or USB Drive which contains a secure copy of the complete proposal in PDF, WordPerfect, or Microsoft Word format must be hand-delivered at the designated time for receipt of proposals. All proposals must be contained in a sealed envelope or box. Required language to be written in ink on the exterior of all envelopes or boxes is as described in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants. No late, emailed or faxed bids will be accepted.

If a respondent wishes to deliver an RFP submission earlier than April 17, 2025 at 11:00 am, then the submission must be clearly marked on the outside with the title of the RFP submission, and the date and time at which it is scheduled to be opened, and the name of the entity submitting the proposal.

Applicants are required to use the statement forms contained in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants.

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 to reject any and all proposals, to waive any 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.

($44.50)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 4/15/2025 at which time the bid proposals submitted will be downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for:

2026 World Cup ITS improvements, Contract No. SWI246000, Various Locations, Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic Counties

Federal Project No: F00S005 UPC NO: 246000

DP No: 25600

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid.

The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award.

Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express.

Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations:

200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West

Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone: 856-486-6623

New Jersey Department of Transportation

Division of Procurement

Bureau of Construction Services

1035 Parkway Avenue

PO Box 600

Trenton, NJ 08625

(03/27/25,04/02/25,04/09/25 $122.06)

Town of Kearny

Hudson County

Public Auction Notice

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00AM at the Municipal Utility Lot, 590 Elm Street, Kearny, New Jersey, the Town Clerk of the Town of Kearny, at the direction of the Mayor and Town Council, shall conduct a public auction of municipally owned property consisting of the following vehicle, which is no longer needed for municipal purposes. (preview 9:30 AM)

Year Make Identification Number

2008 TOYOTA PRIUS vin#JTDKB20U783440650

This sale shall be in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36 et seq. subject to the following conditions:

1.Said sale shall be conducted by the Town Clerk or by any person so designated by her.

2.Said property is being sold “as is.”

3.All prospective purchasers are put on notice to personally inspect the property at 9:30 a.m. on April 3, 2025 at the above location.

4.At the time of said sale, the purchaser shall deposit the entire purchase price with the Town Clerk. If the purchaser fails to take title and possession with ten (10) days of the date of purchase, the governing body of the Town of Kearny may declare the contract of sale to be terminated and may retain all monies paid there under as liquidated damages, and the Town may resell said property or pursue such other and further legal and equitable remedies as it may have. If the purchaser fails to take title or possession within said ten (10) days, purchaser will be liable for reasonable storage fees.

5.If the title to this property shall prove to be unmarketable, the liability of the Town shall be limited to the repayment of the amount of any sums paid by said purchaser to the Town without any further costs, expense, damage, claim against, or liability upon the Town.

6.The Town of Kearny reserves the right to reject all bids and shall not be obligated to accept any bids.

7.All prospective purchasers are put on notice that no employee, agent, officer, body or subordinate body has any authority to waive, modify or amend any of the within conditions of sale.

Patricia Carpenter

Town Clerk Town of Kearny

($31.50)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION

172 MIDLAND AVENUE

KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Kearny Board of Education, Hudson County, New Jersey for its Franklin School Roof Replacement PROJECT, together with all work incidental thereto, in accordance with the requirements of the drawings and specifications. The project involves removal of existing roofing, insulation, and accessories and installing a new TPO roofing system. The project will include modifications to mechanical and electrical systems required to accommodate the roof installation.

Separate sealed Bid Packages for the following Contract will be received:

Single Overall Contract

Kearny Board of Education

Franklin School Roof Replacement

Kearny, New Jersey

Due to the nature of this work, bidders must have one of the following State of New Jersey – Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC) Classifications to be eligible to bid this project:

C076 Roofing – TPO,

C008 General Construction,

Or C009 General Construction, Alterations and Additions

Bids for the Contract will be received by the Board of Education and the designated person for the Board of Education, Mr. Juan Faciolince, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, at 172 Midland Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032, until 12:00 p.m. prevailing time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16TH 2025, and will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter.

Specifications, drawings and proposal forms are available upon payment of a deposit of $100.00 (non-refundable). Specifications, drawings and proposal forms will be issued electronically upon receipt of deposit. Deposit checks may be made payable to the “Kearny Board of Education – Attn: Mr. Mark Bruscino, Director of Operations”. Board Office will be open Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Office of the Kearny Board of Education, 172 Midland Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey, 07032.

Bidders may visit the sites by contacting Mark Bruscino, Director of Plant Operations at 201-955-5116 or by email: mbruscino@kearnyschools.com, to arrange a site visit.

All questions with regard to the bid must be received by the Architect, Fallon+Pacheco Architects, no later than THURSDAY, APRIL 3RD, 2025. All questions must be submitted in written form.

Bids shall be delivered in person to the office of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on official business days. All bids must be submitted in duplicate and duly time stamped, in the office of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary not later than the “Bid Opening Date and Time” as stated above.

If a bid exceeds twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00), the bidder and all general construction and subcontractors must be prequalified by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction, as required by law and have a valid and current Notice of Classification prior to the date that bids are received. Any bid submitted under the terms of the New Jersey statutes not including a copy of a valid and active prequalification/classification certificate may be rejected as non-responsive to bid requirements.

Bids must be submitted on the proposal forms in the manner designated, enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of bidder and proposal identification number on the outside, and must be accompanied by certified check, cashiers check or bid bond drawn to the order of the Kearny Board of Education, for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, but in no case in excess of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00); and must be delivered to the Business Administrator at the above place, by the hour named. The Board of Education and Architects assume no responsibility for bids mismailed or misdirected.

Each bidder shall submit with its bid, a Certificate of Consent of Surety as per N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-25 from a Surety company stating that it will provide the bidder and all subcontractors, if successful, with a performance/payment bond in the full amount of the contract.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. The Kearny Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive informality in the bidding if it is in the interest of the Board of Education to do so. The contract(s) will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder(s).

Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

All bidders must be pre-qualified as required by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (NJSDA).

The Bidders’ attention is directed to the fact that all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, and ordinances, rules and regulations, including P.L. 1975, c. 127, (N.J.A.C. 17:27) regarding Affirmative Action, of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction work in the locality of the project shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as if set forth therein at length, including, but not limited to, those laws identified in the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS.

Pursuant to “The Public Works Contractor Registration Act” (P.L. 1999, c238), bidders and their subcontractors are required to be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and to possess a current certificate by said Department indicating compliance with the Act. Bidders are notified of this requirement of their compliance. If, at the time of the bid opening stated above, the certificate or renewed certificate from the Department has not yet been received by the bidder, proof of application along with the cancelled check for the application fee shall be provided to the Board of Education in lieu of such certificate. Once the certificate is received, a copy of same shall be delivered forthwith to the Kearny Board of Education.

THE OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND NOT AWARD A CONTRACT FOR ANY PORTION OF THE PROJECT IF THE OWNER HAS NOT OBTAINED THE REQUISITE APPROVAL FOR THE PROJECT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF FROM THE APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY. ANY AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE BOARD FOR ANY PORTION OF THE PROJECT IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED UPON THE OWNER OBTAINING THE REQUISITE APPROVAL FOR THE PROJECT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF. THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT IF THE OWNER HAS NOT OBTAINED THE REQUISITE APPROVAL FOR THE PROJECT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF FROM THE APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY.

By Order of the Kearny Board of Education,

Hudson County, New Jersey

Mr. Juan Faciolince

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

($86.00)

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, P.L. 1975c 231, this is to advise that the Kearny Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.in the Board Room, 1st Floor, 172 Midland Avenue, Kearny, N.J. Upon opening the meeting, the Board will take action to enter into Closed Session. Action may be taken after the conclusion of the Student Hearing.

The agenda to the extent known is:

Enter into Closed Session to conduct a Student Hearing.

($6.00)
3/27/25

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Hudson County Administration Building Annex, 1st floor, 567 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

AWARDED TO: Astrophysics, Inc., 21481 Ferrero Parkway, City of Industry, CA 91789.

SERVICES: To Provide Maintenance/Extended Service Contract for Equipment Repair Services for Twelve (12) X-Ray Baggage Scanners.

COST: Not to Exceed $62,539.11.

TIME PERIOD: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($18.50)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Chasan, Lamparello, Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC, 300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094.

SERVICES: To Amend and ad Funds to Fair and Open Contract to Provide Legal Services for “Complex General Litigation with Emphasis on Construction Law, Representation of the County of Hudson in Appellate Proceedings, Bail Forfeiture Matters, and Adversarial Proceedings Involving the County and/or its Employees and Other Public Sector Related Legal Matters”.

COST: $25,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($20.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Colliers Engineering, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 3200, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Construction Oversight of Miscellaneous Repairs to Hudson County Bridges, Various

Municipalities.

COST: $102,247.26.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($19.50)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Stack, Coolahan & Stack, LLC

90 Hudson Street, P.O. Box 731

Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

Wade Appraisal, LLC

460 Main Street

Metuchen, New Jersey 08840

SERVICES: To Provide General Real Estate Appraiser Services for Hudson County.

COST: N/A

TIME PERIOD: One Year.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($22.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: Eyman Partners, LLC, 300 New Jersey Avenue, NW Suite 900, Washington, DC 20001.

SERVICES: Non-Fair and Open Contract to Provide “Support Services to the County of Hudson ss Well as Provide Legal Services in Connection With the County’s Litigation Against Carepoint Health”.

COST: $45,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: One Year, August 14, 2024 to August 13, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($18.00)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED

AWARDED TO: For Every Word, LLC, 228 Highland Avenue, Haddon Heights, New Jersey 08035.

SERVICES: Fair and Open Contract to Provide Transcription and Translation Services on Behalf of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.

COST: Not to Exceed $250,000.00.

TIME PERIOD: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

CAROL JEAN DOYLE, Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

($18.50)

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

JUVENILE DETENTION ALTERNATIVES INITIATIVE (JDAI)

INNOVATION PROGRAM

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on April 15, 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

($10.00)

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

BID NO. 7947

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(3) the County of Hudson will enter into negotiations with prospective contractors for the Mercer Park Pavilion, (#3392) below. Negotiations will begin with the Negotiation Review Meeting which will take place at the Hudson County Administration Annex, 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306, on April 7, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE

MERCER PARK PAVILION

BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY

The County of Hudson has bid the above project two times and the County has rejected the bids on both occasions because all bids exceeded the cost estimate. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(3), the County at this time wishes to enter into negotiations with prospective contractors for this project. Prior to entering into negotiations, contractors must be able to meet the pre-qualification requirements of Executive Order TAD-74. If you cannot or will not meet these requirements then you will not be asked to the negotiation session. Contractors must obtain the pre-negotiation documents, which include the pre-qualification documents and registration, through the Hudson County Purchasing Department website, hudsoncountynjprocure.org. If not already registered, applicants must register on the Purchasing Portal in order to download the pre-negotiation documents. To participate in the negotiations, the pre-qualification documents and registration must be submitted to the County Engineer, via electronic mail at tmalavasi@hcnj.us, U.S. Mail or hand delivery, no later than 4:00pm on March 31, 2025. Plans and specifications are available from the Office of the County Engineer, Bergen Square Center, 830 Bergen Avenue, Floor #6B, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07306, (201) 369-4340 where they may be inspected, and copies thereto may be obtained upon payment of $1.00 per set which payment is not refundable and covers the cost of reproduction and printing. All prospective contractors must be aware that if negotiations are successful, all County contract documents must also be submitted to the County before a contract may be entered into. Prospective contractors should be aware that the successful vendor will be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.

($25.00)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 4/15/25 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for:

Bridge Preventive Maintenance & Painting Contract 2025-2, Twenty-Two (22) Bridges, I-280, US 1&9 and NJ 21, Essex and Hudson Counties

Federal Project No: D00S(915)

DP No: 25418

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Wage and hour Compliance at the time of bid.

Plans, specifications, any addenda to the specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations:

200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West

Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Phone: 973-601-6690 Phone: 856-486-6623

New Jersey Department of Transportation

Division of Procurement

Bureau of Construction Services

1035 Parkway Avenue

PO Box 600

Trenton, NJ 08625

(3/20/25,4/02/25,4/09/25 $121.50)

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD & PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

HUDSON COUNTY

PROGRAM YEAR 2023-2024

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL

PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a draft of the PY2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Hudson County has been completed. It will be available for a 15-day public review period from March 14, 2025, to March 29, 2025.

The CAPER details the accomplishments and expenditures of the County’s Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development (HUD) for the 2023 program year, which runs from July 1, 2023, through June

30, 2024. In PY 2023, the following amounts were allocated: $2,017,843 for the CDBG

program, $2,862,156 for the HOME program, and $183,328 for the ESG program.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Citizens are invited to review and provide comments on the draft

CAPER. The draft will be available for fifteen days. It can be viewed at the Hudson County

Division of Housing & Community Development, located at 830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 5A,

Jersey City, NJ, from Monday to Friday during regular business hours, which are 8:30 AM to

4:00 PM. For more information, please email Heather Hanks, CDBG Program Manager, at

hhanks@hcnj.us. Comments can be submitted by mail to the address above or via email to

gserio@hcnj.us.

Accessibility: Hudson County does not discriminate based on age, color, religion, sex, national

origin, familial status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in

its federally assisted programs or activities. Assistance will be provided to accommodate the

special needs of disabled persons.

Translation Assistance: Hudson County will make efforts to provide translation assistance for

public program information. If translation assistance is needed for viewing the draft CAPER,

please contact the Housing & Community Development office at least 48 hours in advance. To

request assistance, please call 201-369-4520.

($30.50)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-12

Ordinance Adding Section 7-32 to the Town Code Establishing Permit Parking on Certain Streets (Affects Sandford Avenue, Radley Street, Ann Street and Ogden 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 MARCH 11, 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 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.

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($14.50)

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

DURING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD MARCH 11, 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

($11.00)

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-09

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Spaces at 17 Maple Street and 25 Grove Street

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($11.50)

Ordinance Amending Chapter XXII (Water) of the Town Code

($10.50)

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)

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($13.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025 OFF-STREET PERMIT PARKING FOR OVERNIGHT USE ON SANDFORD AVENUE

The Clerk’s Office will hold a lottery to distribute 2025 parking permits for off-street parking adjacent to Sandford Avenue, north of Harrison Avenue. There are twenty-one (21) spaces allocated for overnight parking from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Commercial vehicles are not permitted.

2025 Overnight Parking Permit Rate

Passenger Vehicles – $125.00

Lottery entry forms are available at Town Hall or can be downloaded from the town’s website www.kearnynj.org. Completed entry forms may be dropped into the entry box located at the entrance to the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall or mailed to: Clerk’s Office, Town of Kearny, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032. Mailed entries must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 14, 2025. Entries received after March 14th. forfeit the right to be included in the drawing.

The lottery drawing for overnight parking spaces will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. via a “ZOOM” Webinar. Please visit https://zoom.us/download to download the app onto a computer or mobile device and use the following Webinar ID: 83200855583. Alternatively, you can also select the following link and view the Webinar via Video Conference:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83200855583. Applicants need not be present for the drawing.

For more information, call (201) 283-5601 or visit www.kearnynj.org

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($21.00)

PUBLIC NOTICE

RESCHEDULING OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Borough of East Newark, County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, will be rescheduling its regular meeting originally set for March 11, 2025. The meeting will now take place on March 17, 2025, at the East Newark Public School, located at 501-11 North Third Street, East Newark, New Jersey. The session will begin at 7:00 p.m.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION OF THE BOROUGH
OF EAST NEWARK

Karen Rivadeneira
Confidential Secretary to the Business Office / Pro-Tempore Board Secretary

($9.50)

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF HUDSON ORDINANCE

On Motion of Commissioner O’Dea

Seconded by Commissioner Romano

ORDINANCE AMENDING PARK PERMIT

VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

I, 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 finally adopted at a meeting of said Board held on February 27, 2025.

($9.50)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF HUDSON

PUBLIC NOTICE

BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY

The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey on February 27, 2025 and the twenty (20) day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1 et seq., has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners for members of the general public who 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

($27.50)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF HUDSON

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PENDING GUARANTY ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY

The guaranty 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 27, 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, Jersey City, First floor, New Jersey 07306 on March 13, 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 guaranty 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 guaranty ordinance follows:

Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF HUDSON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE GUARANTY OF THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON NOT EXCEEDING $52,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF COUNTY-GUARANTEED HOUSING REVENUE BONDS ISSUED BY THE HUDSON COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SECURITY THEREFOR, CONSENTING TO SUCH FINANCING AND DETERMINING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

Purpose(s): To guaranty the payment of the principal of and interest on not to exceed $52,500,000aggregate principal amount of County-Guaranteed Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 to be issued by the Hudson County Improvement Authority in one or more series, on a tax-exempt or taxable basis, as necessary, including any renewals and/or refundings thereof, if any, or notes issued in anticipation thereof, including any renewals and/or refundings thereof (collectively, the “Bonds”). issued by the Hudson County Improvement Authority, and to consent to the undertaking of such project

Appropriation: None (in the event there are insufficient moneys to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds, the County of Hudson will appropriate moneys, pursuant to the guaranty, sufficient to pay such deficiency)

Grants Appropriated: None

Bonds/Notes Authorized: None (in the event there are insufficient moneys to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds, the County of Hudson will appropriate moneys and may issue bonds or notes, pursuant to the guaranty, sufficient to pay such deficiency)

Section 20 Costs: None

Useful Life: None (the guaranty will remain in effect so long as any Bonds remain unpaid and outstanding)

CAROL JEAN DOYLE,

Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

($37.50)

KEARNY

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENET

TOWN HALL ANNEX – 410 KEARNY AVENUE

KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032

201-955-7880, ext. 3012

FAX 201-998-5171

www.kearnynj.org

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

That LUZ ADRIANA MUNOZ-BUITRAGO has appealed to the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Kearny for variance application from the following terms of Articles and Section of the Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review Ordinances and/or the Zoning Ordinance:

CHAPTER XXXVIII: Sections 38-4.1, Schedule II; 38-4.2(c); 38-5.3(b)(6)(b); 38-6.2(a) (1); 38-7.6(a); 38-7.7 and any other variances/waivers deemed necessary by the Board at the time of hearing

To Permit: To construct a new single story garage on the premises located at 765 Chestnut Street a/k/a 767 Chestnut Street; Block 142, Lot 25, as shown on the Town Tax Map. This appeal is now on the Board’s calendar and a public hearing has been ordered for

TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST, 2025 AT 7:30 P.M. in the Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Second Floor, Kearny, NJ 07032 at which time you may appear either in person or by agent, or attorney at the hearing of this appeal.

All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the office of the Secretary of the Board, Town Hall Annex, 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032.

Respectfully,

Luz Adriana Munoz-Buitrago

Owner/Applicant

($21.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

TOWN HALL ANNEX – 410 KEARNY AVENUE

KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032

201-955-7880,ext. 3012

FAX 201-998-5171

www.kearnynj.org

PUBLICATION

Please take Notice

That Anthony A. Vanagas and Vicki V. Vanagas, Trustees, has applied to the Kearny Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Kearny for a certificate certifying that the use or structure existed before the adoption of the ordinance which rendered the use or structure nonconforming for the premises located at 357 Devon Street in a R-2 Zone and constructed as a two family residential dwelling

TO CERTIFY THAT THE APPLICANT HAS A VESTED NONCONFORMING USE OR STRUCTURE AS:

Three Family Residential Dwelling

Said property is recorded in Block 232, Lot 32 as shown on the Town Tax Map .This application is now on the Board’s calendar and a public hearing has been ordered for Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey at which time you may appear either in person, by agent or attorney at the hearing of this application

All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public between the hours of 9:00 A.M. & 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday , in the office of the Secretary of the Board, Town Hall Annex, 410 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032.

Respectfully,

Anthony A. Vanagas and Vicki V. Vanagas, Trustees

Owners/Applicants

($21.00)

COUNTY OF HUDSON

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF THE REHABILITATION OF THE BERGEN BRIDGE OVER THE HUDSON-BERGEN LIGHT RAIL IN CITY OF JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is 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

($15.00)

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.

•

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 ✓ ◻/◻

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 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 ✓ ◻/◻

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 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

•

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.

•

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 ✓ ◻/◻

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

•

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.

•

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 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

PATRICIA CARPENTER TOWN CLERK

(15.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-10

Ordinance Amending Chapter XXII (Water) of the Town Code

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)

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

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

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($12.50)

DISPLAY CANCELLATION POLICY:
When ad copy is cancelled or contract not honored after reserving space, advertiser must confirm in writing 3 weeks prior or will be billed for production cost of 35%. Contact your account executive for more details.

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:

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.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85980467298?pwd=phN7IRfKU9NzL4OzLtvlvaHuXdpHqk.1

Meeting ID: 859 8046 7298

Passcode: 743208

Dial in

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Passcode: 743208

In accordance with the NJ Open Public Meeting Act – N.J.S.A. 10:-4- 10, the meetings of the HCWDB are advertised and made public through the organization’s website. It establishes the right of all citizens to have adequate advance notice of all public meetings and the right to attend meetings at which any business affecting the public is discussed or acted upon. All meeting minutes are also made public.

($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

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.

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

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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 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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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.

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

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR

CONSULTANT FOR THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE COUNTY MEDICAL RX/PROGRAM

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/.

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

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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

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).

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.

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

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.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-03

Ordinance Establishing Handicapped Parking Spaces at 144 Kearny Avenue and 339 Davis Avenue

DURING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY HELD FEBRUARY 4, 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

($11.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-02

Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Spaces at 385 Hickory Street, 132 Wilson Avenue, and 676 Elm Street

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($10.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-01

Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Space at 600 Devon Street

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($9.50)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-07

Ordinance Amending Section 7-37.1(b) Regarding Public Parking Behind Town Hall

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

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($11.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-06

Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance 2024-07 Regarding Council Agenda Meetings

PATRICIA CARPENTER

TOWN CLERK

($11.00)

TOWN OF KEARNY
PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-(O)-05

Ordinance Vacating Handicapped Parking Space at 257 Laurel Avenue

($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

Respondents are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4 et seq.

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.

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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