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County signs dozens of Schedule C shared‑service agreements with municipalities for 2026
Summary
The Board approved multiple Schedule C interlocal agreements authorizing county road, engineering and vehicle services for more than 30 municipalities for 2026, allocating capped amounts for each local government and enabling municipalities to buy services from the county.
At its Feb. 11 meeting the Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved a large slate of intergovernmental 'Schedule C' agreements that let municipalities contract with the county for roadwork, engineering and vehicle services during 2026.
Clerk Michelle Gunther itemized agreements with more than 30 municipalities and entities — including Lakewood, Manchester, Toms River Regional Schools, Sea Isle communities and several boroughs — that specify a capped amount for county road department services, capped engineering services and, in some cases, vehicle services. For example, the County will provide up to $445,000 in road services and $15,000 in engineering services to the Township of Lakewood (Resolution 2026000214), while smaller shore boroughs contracted for more limited caps (e.g., Mantoloking $6,000 road work, Resolution 2026000227).
These shared‑service agreements are contingent on the adoption of the 2026 county budget and are standard mechanisms for municipalities to obtain paving, equipment and engineering support without running separate procurements. "This allows municipalities to use county crews and expertise while simplifying procurement and reducing cost, especially for smaller towns," said a county staff memo included in the packet.
Why it matters: Schedule C agreements are routine but materially affect municipal capital and maintenance planning. The contracts set not-to-exceed amounts and allow county crews to perform localized road and engineering work under municipal supervision.
