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Commissioners question emergency snow-removal payments and contracting after storm
Summary
The board introduced emergency payments and a contract award for snow removal and salt delivery, prompting commissioners to press staff on hourly rates, vendor selection, and performance after a major storm. Staff said awards are hourly-based and depend on equipment and trucks used.
Hudson County commissioners discussed emergency snow-removal contracts and the administration’s use of hourly awards after a recent storm, seeking more detail on costs and vendor performance.
Resolution 15 would authorize payment to Persistent Construction for emergency snow removal on John F. Kenny Boulevard in Jersey City ($349,800). Commissioners said they were concerned about awarding work on an hourly basis without clear competitive comparison and noted…
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