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Author: Elisheva Weiss

Notice RE Bid for the Bar Screen and Screening Conveyance Improvements for the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority

Public Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority for the Bar Screen and Screening Conveyance Improvements for the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, Union County, New Jersey.

In general, the work on this project consists of the removal of two screenings troughs which collect screened material from two mechanically raked screens and replacing these with one shaftless screw conveyor and one washer compactor. From the washer compactor a discharge chute will elevate the compacted screenings to a dumpster area. The work also includes construction of two asphalt dumpster access areas and two reinforced concrete dumpster pads as shown in the plans and as specified herein. The estimated time to complete this project is 250 calendar days.

This contract or subcontract is expected to be funded in part with funds from the New Jersey Department of Environmental protection and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. Neither the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank nor any of their department, agencies or employees is, or will be, a party to this contract or subcontract or any lower tier contract or subcontract. This contract or subcontract is subject to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:22-3, 4, 5, 9 and 10.

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 58:11B-26, N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(a)24 and 4.17(a)24, the Contractor (subcontractor) shall comply with all the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:22-9.

Bid forms, contracts and specifications are available by contacting Remington & Vernick Engineers. Contact shall be made by phone or by email to make bid purchase arrangements. At 856-795-9595 or by submitting by email here.

Contractors can contact Jeffrey A. Williams, Acting Executive Director at 908-862-7100 to arrange for a site visit.

Said Bids will be received, opened and read aloud in public at the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority Administration Building, 5005 South Wood Avenue, Linden, New Jersey 07036-8118 on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11:00 am prevailing time.

Electronic download link for copies of the bid forms, contracts and specifications may be obtained from said Remington & Vernick Engineers, by prospective bidders upon request, upon payment of the sum of $50.00 for each set. Should interested bidders not have the ability to handle electronic download sets, a set may be arranged to be sent overnight by calling 856-795-9595.

  • No Bids are to be picked up at the Engineer’s Office or at the Municipality Offices.
  • Payment must be received prior to obtaining said specifications
  • No Bids are to be dropped off at the Engineer’s Office.

The Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority reserves the right to consider the bids for sixty (60) days after the receipt thereof, and further reserves the right to reject any or all bids, either in whole or in part and also to waive any informality in any and make such awards or take action as may be in the best interest of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, in accordance with applicable law. The Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16(c) and shall be awarded within a sixty (60) day period in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24.

Bids must be on the bid form prepared by Remington & Vernick Engineers, in the manner designated therein and required by the specifications, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder on the outside and also bearing on the outside reference to the particular work bid upon. Said bids shall be addressed to Jeffrey A. Williams, Acting Executive Director.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond duly executed by the bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company listed on the Federal Treasury List (Environmental Protection Department Circular 570, Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds) as required by N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(g) and approved by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) but in no case in excess of $20,000.00 of the amount bid. Any such bid bond shall be without endorsement or conditions. Bid shall also be accompanied by a certificate letter from a surety company stating that it will provide the bidder with the completion bond. The Contractor shall include the State and its agencies, employees and officers as additional insured parties in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(a)19.

Bidders are subject to Forfeiture of Deposit in Certain Cases and Penalties for False Statements in accordance with N.J.S.A 40:11-33 and N.J.S.A. 40:11-34, respectively.

The award of the contract shall be made subject to the necessary moneys to do the work being provided by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in a lawful manner. The contract to be executed by the successful bidder will provide that it shall not become effective until the necessary moneys to do the work have been provided by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in a lawful manner. The award shall further be subjected to the securing of necessary State, Federal or Local permits governing the work. The higher of the State or Federal Wage Rates shall be paid.

The Contractor, subcontractor(s), and the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, shall at any request from the Department, provide access to the facilities, premises, and/or records related to the project, including financial audit by the Department, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.23(a) through (d). Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Affirmative Action), N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.(New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act), and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. S12101, et seq.).

The contractor is further notified that he must comply with N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 and submit a Disclosure Statement listing stockholders with his bid. The contractor is further notified that he must comply with N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. Public Works Contractor Registration Act and he and any subcontractors must be registered in accordance with the act. The contractor is further notified that he must comply with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 and submit proof of business registration and submit proof of business registration for any named subcontractors in accordance with the act.

A preconstruction conference shall be held with the awarded Contractor and the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(a)26.

This Notice shall appear in the Newspaper not less than ten (10) working days from the bid opening. Notice of revisions or addenda to advertisements or bid documents will be conducted as outlined in N.J.S.A. 40:11-23.

All contracts and subcontracts for construction or purchase of materials are subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968 where to the greatest extent possible, opportunities for training and employment shall be given to lower income residents of the project area, and when possible, contracts shall be awarded to business concerns owned by area residents. Small, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to obtain specifications and compete for the contracts assisted with Community Development Block Grant Funds

By Order of the
Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority

Notice RE Request for Qualifications to Provide Auditing/Consultant Services

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44a-20.4 et seq., the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority is soliciting proposals through a fair and open process for the following Professional Service in 2024-2025:

Accounting (Auditing) Services
to include performance of Annual Audit and a Wastewater Treatment Trust Single Audit Report if needed.
Consulting services of a technical/advisory nature relating to various accounting,
financial and budgetary matters may also be required on an as needed basis.

Requests for Qualifications for the above may be obtained from the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, PO Box 4118, Linden, NJ 07036 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The RFQ can be downloaded directly from the Authority’s website, here. Any RFQ Addenda will be issued on the website and processed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:A11-23(c)(1). All interested respondents should check the website from now through RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.

Sealed responses to the request are required to be submitted to the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, PO Box 4118, Linden, NJ 07036 on or before December 4, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. at which time they will be publicly opened. The envelope containing the proposal shall bear the name and address of the Proposer and the words “RFQ for Auditing Services” on the outside of the sealed envelope.

If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Jeffrey Williams, Executive Director

Notice RE Bid for Providing All Labor, Materials, and Transportation and Disposal Facilities Necessary for the Removal, Transportation and Disposal of Grit and Screenings for a two (2) year period from the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Executive Director of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in the Administrative Office, 5005 South Wood Avenue, P.O. Box 4118, Linden, New Jersey 07036 at 09:00 A.M., prevailing time, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at which time and place bids will be opened and read in public for:

Providing all labor, materials, and transportation and disposal facilities necessary for the Removal, Transportation and Disposal of Grit and Screenings for a two (2) year period from the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority.

Specifications and instructions to bidders may be examined and obtained at the Office of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, Linden, New Jersey during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Specifications and instructions to bidders may also be obtained in PDF format by contacting the Authority at 908-862-7100 or by emailing your request here. It can also be downloaded directly from the Authority’s website here.

Bids must be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form furnished by the Authority. All Bids must be received enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name of the bidder and clearly labeled “Bid for Removal, Transportation and Disposal of Grit and Screenings” on the outside of the envelope. Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of the bid proposal and no bids shall be considered which are presented after the public call for receipt of bids.

Any Addenda will be issued on the website and processed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A11- 23(c)(1). All interested respondents should check the website from now through Bid opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.

All bids must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or acceptable bid bond in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the amount of the bid, made payable to the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority but in no case to exceed $20,000.00. Said checks or bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s) as prescribed by law.

The Authority reserves the right to consider the bids for sixty (60) days after receipt and to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bid if deemed to be in the best interest of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.
17:27.

Jeffrey Williams, Executive Director

Notice RE Bid for Furnishing and Delivering 1,900 Ultraviolet Disinfection Lamps and Pick Up and Disposal of Used Lamps.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Executive Director of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in the Administrative Office, 5005 South Wood Avenue, P.O. Box 4118, Linden, New Jersey 07036 at 09:00 A.M., prevailing time, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at which time and place bids will be opened and read in public for:

Furnishing and Delivering 1,900 Ultraviolet Disinfection Lamps and Pick Up and Disposal of Used Lamps.

Specifications and instructions to bidders may be examined and obtained at the Office of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, Linden, New Jersey during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Specifications and instructions to bidders may also be obtained in PDF format by contacting the Authority at 908-862-7100 or by downloading directly from the Authority’s website here.

Bids must be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form furnished by the Authority. All Bids must be received enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name of the bidder and clearly labeled “Bid for Furnishing and Delivering Ultraviolet Disinfection Lamps” on the outside of the envelope. Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of the bid proposal and no bids shall be considered which are presented after the public call for receipt of bids.

All bids must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or acceptable bid bond in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the amount of the bid, made payable to the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority but in no case to exceed $20,000.00. Said checks or bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s) as prescribed by law.

The Authority reserves the right to consider the bids for sixty (60) days after receipt and to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bid if deemed to be in the best interest of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Jeffrey Williams, Executive Director

Notice RE Invitation to Bid for Thickening Facilities Upgrades

Section 001116.16 – Invitation to Bid
Contract No. 61-19

Notice for sealed bids for construction of Thickening Facilities Upgrades will be received by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority (Authority) at 5005 South Wood Avenue, Linden, N.J. 07036 until 11:00 AM, September 11, 2024 and at that time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Contract Documents and plans for the proposed work prepared by Michael J. McClelland, P.E., Consulting Engineer, CME Associates, may be examined at the office of said Engineer, at 3141 Bordentown Avenue, Parlin, New Jersey between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Contract Documents and plans may be obtained at the Consulting Engineer’s office until the time set for the opening of bids upon issuance of a check for $150.00 per set payable to CME Associates and submission of contact information including an email address for digital receipt of the documents. Contract Documents including plans will thereupon be provided digitally via an FTP site with instructions emailed to the bidder. No refunds will be made, except as provided for in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24(b) which allows for the return of documents in reasonable conditions within ninety (90) days of notice that the Contract has NOT been awarded.

Each Bid shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the Bid not to exceed $20,000. Bidders may not withdraw their Bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening of Bids. The Successful Bidder must furnish a one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond and a one hundred percent (100%) Payment Bond with a surety company acceptable to the Owner.

Complete instructions for filing Bids are included in the Instructions to Bidders.

Wage rates for this Project are subject to both the minimum wage rates as per State of New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (P.L. 1963, Chapter 150) and to the minimum Federal Wage Rates, whichever is greater.

All applicable surety bonds required in connection with the advertisement and award of building contracts or sub agreements must be written by a surety company listed on the Federal Treasury List (Department Circular 570-Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds), incorporated herein by reference per N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(g). Copies of this document may be obtained from the Department.

Section 3 Business Concerns will receive preference. More information about “Section 3 Business Concerns” can be found online here. Firms wishing to receive preference as a Section 3 Business Concern are required to provide a Section 3 Business Self Certification form as part of their bid package. This form is included as part of the full solicitation.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all Bids if deemed to be in its best interest.

During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27), and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., all requirements of the State of New Jersey Worker Health and Safety Act (N.J.A.C. 12:110 et seq.) as amended and the United States Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (29 CFR 1910), as amended with regard to worker and jobsite safety.

Scope of Work Statement:

The Contract generally consists of the replacement of the existing primary sludge grit removal equipment including the installation of two (2) new grit washers with hydrocyclones, one (1) grit conveyor, one (1) roll-off dumpster station, and one (1) leveling cover system. Also included is the replacement of the internal mechanism, cleaning and repair of the existing Gravity Sludge Thickener Tank; and all other associated work as more particularly indicated, shown, or described in the Contract
Documents.

Funding Statement: N.J.A.C. 7:22-3.17(d):

This Contract or subcontract is expected to be funded in part with funds from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. Neither the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank nor any of their departments, agencies or employees is, or will be, a party to this contract or subcontract or any lower tier contract or subcontract. This contract or subcontract is subject to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:22-3, 4, 5, 9 and 10.

Jeffrey Williams, Executive Director

Notice RE Bid for Furnishing and Delivering Dry Polymer for Gravity Belt Thickening of Sludge for a two (2) year period.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Executive Director of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in the Administrative Office, 5005 South Wood Avenue, P.O. Box 4118, Linden, New Jersey 07036, on or before July 18, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. at which time they will be publicly opened.

Furnishing and Delivering Dry Polymer for Gravity Belt Thickening of Sludge for a two (2) year period.

Prior to bid submission, each bidder may schedule an appointment to perform bench testing with samples of the sludge material. The testing is not mandatory and is at the option of the bidder and is not required in order to submit a bid. To schedule and participate in the testing, bidders must contact Mr. David Walsh, Operations Manager, at 908-862-7100 or via email here, no later than July 8, 2024. Testing will be conducted through July 15, 2024. No tests will be scheduled after the July 15, 2024 cutoff date.

Specifications and instructions to bidders may be examined and obtained at the Office of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, Linden, New Jersey during regular business hours, 8:30 am. until 4:00 pm. Specifications and instructions to bidders may also be obtained by downloading directly from the Authority’s website here, or by contacting the Authority at 908-862-7100.

Bids must be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form furnished by the Authority. All bids must be received enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name of the bidder and clearly labeled “Bid for Furnishing and Delivering Dry Polymer” on the outside of the envelope. Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of the bid proposal and no bids shall be considered which are presented after the public call for receipt of bids.

All bids must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or acceptable bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, but in no case to exceed $20,000.00. Said checks or bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s) as prescribed by law.

The Authority reserves the right to consider the bids for sixty (60) days after receipt and to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bid if deemed to be in the best interest of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Jeffrey Williams, Executive Director

Notice RE Request for Qualifications for Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Services

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44a-20.4 et seq., the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority is soliciting qualifications through a fair and open process for the following Professional Services in 2024-2025:

Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Services

Requests for Qualifications for the above may be obtained from the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, PO Box 4118, Linden, NJ 07036 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The RFQ can be downloaded directly from the Authority’s website, here. Any RFQ Addenda will be issued on the website and processed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:A11-23(c)(1). All interested respondents should check the website from now through RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.

Sealed responses to the request are required to be submitted to the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, PO Box 4118, Linden, NJ 07036 on or before April 18, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at which time they will be publicly opened. The envelope containing the proposal shall bear the name and address of the Proposer and the words “RFQ for Professional Services-(stating the type of service)” on the outside of the sealed envelope.

If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Jeffrey Williams, Executive Director

Notice RE Request for Qualifications for Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Services

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44a-20.4 et seq., the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority is soliciting qualifications through a fair and open process for the following Professional Services in 2024-2025:

Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Services

Requests for Qualifications for the above may be obtained from the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, PO Box 4118, Linden, NJ 07036 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The RFQ can be downloaded directly from the Authority’s website, here. Any RFQ Addenda will be issued on the website and processed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:A11-23(c)(1). All interested respondents should check the website from now through RFQ opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.

Sealed responses to the request are required to be submitted to the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, PO Box 4118, Linden, NJ 07036 on or before March 21, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at which time they will be publicly opened. The envelope containing the proposal shall bear the name and address of the Proposer and the words “RFQ for Professional Services-(stating the type of service)” on the outside of the sealed envelope.

If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Jeffrey Williams, Executive Director

Notice RE Request for Proposals for On Call General Contracting Services for Underground Utilities Repair

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in the Administrative Office, 5005 South Wood Avenue, P.O. Box 4118, Linden, NJ 07036 until 10:30 a.m. prevailing time on February 16, 2024 at which time and place proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for:

ON CALL GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES REPAIR

Requests for Proposals for the above may be obtained from the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, PO Box 4118, Linden, NJ 07036 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The RFP can be downloaded directly from the Authority’s website, here. Any RFP Addenda will be issued on the website and processed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A11-23(c)(1).  All interested respondents should check the website from now through RFP opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.

Proposals shall be submitted by the respondents enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name of the respondent and clearly labeled “RFP-ON CALL SERVICES” on the outside of the envelope. Respondent is solely responsible for the timely delivery of the submission and no responses shall be considered which are presented after the date and time of the public opening as stated above.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.

Jeffrey Williams, Executive Director

Notice to Bidders for Furnishing and Delivering Ultraviolet Disinfection Lamps

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Executive Director of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority in the Administrative Office, 5005 South Wood Avenue, P.O. Box 4118, Linden, New Jersey 07036 at 10:00 A.M., prevailing time, on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at which time and place bids will be opened and read in public for:

Furnishing and Delivering 1,900 Ultraviolet Disinfection Lamps and Pick Up and Disposal of Used Lamps.

Specifications and instructions to bidders may be examined and obtained at the Office of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 South Wood Avenue, Linden, New Jersey during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Documentation for this opportunity can be downloaded directly by clicking here Specifications and instructions to bidders may also be obtained in PDF format by contacting the Authority at 908-862-7100.

Bids must be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form furnished by the Authority. All Bids must be received enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name of the bidder and clearly labeled “Bid for Furnishing and Delivering Ultraviolet Disinfection Lamps” on the outside of the envelope. Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of the bid proposal and no bids shall be considered which are presented after the public call for receipt of bids.

All bids must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or acceptable bid bond in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the amount of the bid, made payable to the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority but in no case to exceed $20,000.00.  Said checks or bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s) as prescribed by law.

The Authority reserves the right to consider the bids for sixty (60) days after receipt and to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bid if deemed to be in the best interest of the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. 

Jeffrey Williams, Executive Director