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Clark Council adopts prequalification rules to move Robinson Plantation House roof project forward
Summary
Council adopted contractor prequalification regulations for roof work at the historic Robinson Plantation House, noting roughly $160,000 in grant funding and an estimated additional township bonding need of about $100,000.
The Township of Clark on Monday adopted prequalification regulations to allow certified historic-restoration contractors to bid on the Robinson Plantation House roof restoration, a project funded in part by a New Jersey Historic Trust grant.
Clerk read the grant-supported project scope — roof restoration, replacement of wood shingles, gutters and flashing, chimney repointing, timber repairs and period-appropriate finish carpentry — and said the work exceeds local public-bid thresholds. Under the local public contracts law and the Historic Trust Fund's requirements, the council must adopt prequalification regulations to ensure only qualified contractors submit bids.
During discussion Township official Jim said the project has about $160,000 in grant funding from county and other sources but that the total cost will exceed that amount; he estimated the township will likely need to bond roughly $100,000 to complete the work.
The council moved and adopted the resolution authorizing the prequalification regulations. Council members emphasized the historic nature of the structure — the meeting record referenced the house’s 1690 origins — and described the work as an investment in a landmark that benefits both the town and the state.
Next steps: prequalification rules are in place and staff will use the regulations to solicit qualified bids and award a contract according to local procurement law and the grant conditions.
