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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing an Increase of $20,000.00 to the Not to Exceed Amount for the Professional Services Agreement with Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro and Murphy PC for 2025 Labor Counsel Legal Services for a New Not to Exceed Amount of $72,999.00
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WHEREAS, on December 16, 2024, the Qualified Purchasing Agent awarded a professional services agreement to Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro and Murphy PC (“AMMM”) for 2025 Labor Counsel Legal Services for a not to exceed amount of $35,000.00 and a term beginning on January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2025, the Qualified Purchasing Agent authorized an increase of $17,999.00 to the professional services agreement with AMMM for a new not to exceed amount of $52,999.00; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that an additional $20,000.00 will be needed for additional services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law, Princeton may award a contract for professional services without publicly advertising for bids; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available to pay for said services from 01-201-20-155-279.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The Mayor and Council, or their designee, hereby authorize the second amendment to the agreement with Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro and Murphy PC originally authorized by the Qualified Purchasing Agent on December 16, 2024, and amended on July 11, 2025, to increase the not to exceed amount by $20,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of $72,999.00.
2. All remaining provisions of the original agreement not otherwise amended by or inconsistent herewith shall remain in full force and effect.
3. This Resolution, when countersigned by Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro and Murphy PC, shall serve as the second amendment to the original agreement between the parties.
4. Notice of this action shall be published in the official newspaper as required by law.
5. A copy of this resolution will be kept on file in the Office of the Clerk.
ATTEST: PRINCETON
By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________
ATTEST: APRUZZESE, MCDERMOTT, MASTRO AND MURPHY PC
By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________