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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Awarding a Contract for Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services to White Buffalo Inc. for an Amount Not to Exceed $183,167.90 for Specialized Deer Management Services
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WHEREAS, Princeton has a need for specialized deer removal and management services in connection with the Deer Management Program that is reviewed annually by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, and the Fish and Game Council; and
WHEREAS, said services are specialized and qualitative in nature, requiring expertise, extensive training, and proven reputation in the field of endeavor and it is not practicable to obtain additional proposals; and
WHEREAS, White Buffalo, Inc (“Contractor”) has proposed to provide said services for the management of the suburban white-tailed deer population, which may include but are not limited to, non-lethal surgical sterilization for an amount not to exceed $86,417.00 in conjunction with sharpshooting for an amount not to exceed $96,750.90 for a total amount not to exceed $183,167.90; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has provided specialized deer removal and deer management services to Princeton and demonstrates the unique qualifications to fulfill Princeton’s needs by reason of their many years of experience nationally and locally with humane deer removal and management, and their proven safety record and success rate; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii) of the Local Public Contracts Law, Princeton may award a contract for extraordinary unspecifiable services without public advertising for bids; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Attorney has certified that this award meets the statutes and regulations governing the award of Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services contracts; and
WHEREAS, Princeton’s Administrator has certified that this contract is in compliance with the statutes and regulations concerning the award of contracts for extraordinary, unspecifiable services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-2.1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Financial Officer has certified that Princeton has appropriated sufficient funds for these services in account 01-201-27-343-282.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of Princeton as follows:
1. The Mayor and Clerk, or their designee, are hereby authorized and directed to execute
an extraordinary unspecifiable services agreement with White Buffalo Inc., for specialized deer management services for an amount not to exceed $183,167.90.
2. The contract shall commence upon the execution of the agreement and expire on
April 15, 2026.
3. A copy of this Resolution and Agreement will be kept on file in the Office of the Clerk.
4. Notice of this action shall be published in the official newspaper as required by law.