2026 Notice of Contract Awards - Professional Services

This notice records the direct award of professional‑service contracts for the 2026 calendar year by the Upper Saddle River Board of Education. The Board retained a law firm (Fogarty & Hara) with specified hourly rates, a labor‑relations attorney, an architect (Jennifer Pfohl), and several in‑house professionals (school treasurer, school doctor, business administrator/board secretary) to provide legal, architectural, financial, medical, and administrative support. All contracts were awarded without competitive bidding under a statutory exemption and are available for public inspection. • Legal services are detailed with hourly rates for partners, associates, clerks, and paralegals. • The architecture role is identified as “Architects of Record,” implying responsibility for school‑building design and oversight. • Non‑legal roles (treasurer, doctor, administrator) are listed without fee details, indicating likely salaried or internally funded positions. • The award is a sole‑source, direct award covering the entire 2026 calendar year.