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North Haledon approves $56,922 change order for Squaw Brook Road stabilization
Summary
The borough approved Change Order No. 1 for the Squaw Brook Road Bank Stabilization contract, adding $56,922.12 to address subsurface conditions and protect an existing gas main; the increase exceeds 20% and triggers required public notice and budget appendix reporting.
The North Haledon Borough Council on July 16 approved Change Order No. 1 for the Squaw Brook Road Bank Stabilization project, increasing the contract value by $56,922.12 to address unforeseen subsurface conditions and to support an existing gas main encountered during early construction phases.
Why it matters: the change order exceeds 20% of the original contract price, which requires the borough to follow the procurement procedures set out in NJAC 5:30-11.9 and to publish a notice describing the additional amount, the original contract price, the nature of the additional work, and why it was necessary.
Details recorded in the resolution indicate the contract had been awarded to New Prince Concrete Construction on Dec. 11, 2024 for $176,760.00; during excavation it became apparent the subgrade and gas-main conditions required an alternative excavation method and additional stabilization work, producing the $56,922.12 increase. The resolution states that Boswell Engineering provided a written certification (dated June 24, 2025) justifying the additional work and recommended Council approval.
Council directed the clerk to publish the required notice and report the change order to the Director on the requisite appendix to the 2026 budget. Implementation responsibility is assigned to Borough engineering/DPW staff, and the resolution records funds are available as certified by the treasurer.
