Legislation Details

File #: R-26-343    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/29/2026 In control: Mayor and Council of Princeton
On agenda: 11/9/2026 Final action:
Title: Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Rejection of Bids and Re-Advertisement of Bid Specifications for Landfill Corrective Measures at the Princeton Sanitary Landfill
Attachments: 1. Memo to M&C to reject and rebid Landfill.pdf
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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Rejection of Bids and Re-Advertisement of Bid Specifications for Landfill Corrective Measures at the Princeton Sanitary Landfill

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WHEREAS, in response to a Notice to Bidders publicly posted on September 4, 2026, Princeton received and publicly opened eight (8) sealed bids on October 20, 2026, for the Landfill Corrective Measures at the Princeton Sanitary Landfill bid (“Project”); and

 

WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer and Qualified Purchasing Agent have reviewed the bids and determined that the bid prices submitted substantially exceed the cost estimates and appropriations for the Project; and

 

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Municipality of Princeton wishes to reject all bids and re-advertise the Project.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, hereby reject all bids for Landfill Corrective Measures at the Princeton Sanitary Landfill pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2a. and -13.2b, based on the reasons set forth in the “Whereas” clauses.