Drought Watch: Help Conserve Water

As Swedesboro is among municipalities currently experiencing ‘Drought Watch’ conditions, we are sharing the following information on water conversation with the residents and businesses so we may all do our part to help.

In October, NJDEP Commissioner Bob Martin signed an Administrative Order declaring a drought warning in 14 counties, with drought watch in effect in several others, including Gloucester County.

This designation enables DEP to more closely manage reservoir systems by directing water transfers among systems, controlling releases from reservoirs, and modifying the rate of flow in streams and rivers in order to balance ecological protection and needs of water suppliers.

The goal of the drought warning is to preserve and balance available water supplies in an effort to avert more serious water shortages in the future. The warning also reinforces the need for residents and businesses in impacted counties to conserve water.

“The situation in our reservoir systems is becoming more critical, with some systems dropping to half their capacity or less,” Commissioner Martin said. “Without knowing how much precipitation we are going to get over the fall and winter to replenish our water sources, it is vital that every resident and business step up efforts to voluntarily reduce water use in the hopes of averting a water emergency and mandatory restrictions.”

Here are a few additional tips to save water:

  • Don’t let the faucet run while brushing, shaving or washing the dishes.
  • Run your washing machines and dishwashers only when full.
  • Install water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators.
  • Fix leaky faucets.
  • Don’t wash your car at home – a car wash uses less water and recycles it, too.
  • With the end of the growing season, be sure to turn off automatic lawn and garden sprinkler systems.

For more information on ways to conserve water, visit www.nj.gov/dep/watersupply/conserve.htm.
The online booklet “Blue Guide for Water Conservation” can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/delawareestuary/pdf/blue-guide.pdf .

For further information and current conditions, visit the New Jersey drought information site at http://njdrought.org/ .

2017 Request for Proposal for Professional Services

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PUBLIC NOTICE

BOROUGH OF SWEDESBORO

NOTICE FOR SOLICITATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

UNDER A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS FOR 2017

 

NOTICE is hereby given that proposals for professional services, not subject to bidding pursuant to, and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 et seq., N.J.S.A. 40A11-5 (1) (a) (m) and N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq., will be received by the Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Swedesboro. The proposals must be submitted to The Borough of Swedesboro, Attention: Tanya L. Goodwin, Municipal Clerk at the Municipal Building 1500 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 on or before the deadline of Friday, December 2, 2016 by 10:00 A.M. Each envelope must be clearly marked RFQ for Professional Services-Fair and Open Process for 2017, including the title of the following position for which you are submitting a proposal. No proposals received after the above referenced deadline date and time will be accepted.

Proposals for the following professional services for 2017 will be accepted:

Borough Solicitor

Borough Engineer

Borough Auditor

Borough Labor Counsel

Borough Bond Counsel

Borough Redevelopment Counsel

COAH Counsel

COAH Consultant/Planner

Combined Planning/Zoning Board Solicitor

Combined Planning/Zoning Board Engineer/Planner

Joint Insurance Fund Risk Management Consultant

(Include a Cover letter detailing all requirements and the position you are submitting for)

Each submission to be considered shall comport to the criteria set forth herein:

  • Should the applicant be a professional acquiring licensure in the State of New Jersey, said applicant shall be licensed for a period not less than (5) years.
  • The applicant shall submit a “Certificate of Good Standing” or other similar document evidencing that the professional’s license is not presently suspended or revoked.
  • The applicant shall submit a resume, which shall set forth information including, but not limited to the following (as applicable to a business entity or individual professional):
  • Full name and business address;
  • A listing of all post high school education of the applicant;
  • Date of licensure in the State of New Jersey and any other State;
  • A listing of any professional affiliations or memberships in any professional societies or organizations, with an indication as to any offices held therein;
  • The number of licensed professionals employed by/affiliated with the business entity or the business entity which employs the applicant;
  • A listing of all special accreditations held by the individual licensed professional or business entity;
  • A listing of all previous public entities served by the business entity or licensed professional, indicating the dates of service and position held;

Please submit one (1) original and (1) unbound copy of the above referenced items. When submitting Proposals for more than one position please submit them in separate envelopes and specify on the outside of the envelope the position that is enclosed.

Applicants are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (Affirmative Action) and P.L. 2004, c.57 (Business Registration). Applicants are also required to submit a statement of Ownership with their RFP as required by P.L. 1977, c.33 (Disclosure Ownership).

If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Therefore, please include an Original contract, Affirmative Action Certificate, Exhibit A Language and a Certificate of Employee Information Report.

Please be advised that all proposals shall be evaluated by the Governing Body on the basis of that which is the most advantageous to the Borough, taking into consideration the above factors. Please be further advised that the Borough reserves the right to reject all of the proposals submitted.

The Borough is not responsible for the loss or destruction of any proposals mailed or delivered to the Borough Clerk prior to the deadline set for receipt of proposals.

BOROUGH OF SWEDESBORO

Tanya L. Goodwin, RMC

Borough Clerk