Professional Service Contracts for Engineering, Legal, and Auditing Services for 2026

The Hardyston Township Municipal Utilities Authority requires the services of an engineer for professional advice and engineering consulting. Van Cleef Engineering Associates has submitted a proposal to serve as the consulting engineer at a rate of $160.00 per hour. Additionally, there is a need for legal services, for which Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC has proposed a rate of $175.00 per hour. Furthermore, Certified Public Accountants from Wielkotz & Company, LLC will provide auditing services at various rates depending on the position, with partners billing at $155.00 per hour and staff accountants at $110.00 per hour. There are no pre-bid meetings mentioned in the notice. Bidders should be aware that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bids must be available for public inspection as per the Local Public Contract Law. For additional details, interested parties can refer to the official newspaper of the Township of Hardyston where a notice of this action will be printed. Bids should be submitted in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the resolution, which indicates that contracts are awarded without competitive bidding due to the unique qualifications of the selected firms.