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Commissioners hear about Plainfield intersection work, consultant and contractor roles clarified
Summary
The county's engineering department presented 18 resolutions including consultant and contractor awards for intersection improvements in Plainfield; commissioners sought clarification about which firms serve as consultant and contractor.
The Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities Management presented 18 resolutions at the agenda-setting session, including work on intersection improvements in Plainfield and contract awards involving Michael Baker International and JC Contracting.
Director Palakey told commissioners the department had 18 resolutions on the agenda and responded to questions about the roles of two firms. Commissioner Baker asked whether Michael Baker International and JC Contracting were both engineering firms and whether they were working on intersections in Plainfield. Director Palakey replied that one firm would be the consultant and the other the contractor. The transcript records a correction that JC Contracting is from Piscataway (the printed agenda incorrectly listed Rahway).
Why it matters: the items relate to county road and intersection improvements in Plainfield, which affect local traffic, safety and construction schedules.
Details and context: Commissioner Baker asked for and received clarification that one of the resolutions identifies Michael Baker International as the professional engineering firm and that a separate resolution names JC Contracting as the contractor for related intersection work. Palakey also confirmed the JC Contracting location as Piscataway; the agenda entry mislisted Rahway.
Next steps and unknowns: The department presented the resolutions and answered questions; the transcript does not record a formal vote, contract values, or a construction schedule.
Ending: Commissioners thanked the engineering and public works staff for the intersection improvements and moved on to other departmental presentations.
