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THE MUSIAL GROUP ARCHITECTURE 14 June 2018 Leonard R. Lepore, PE Municipal Engineet, Director of Public Works Township of West Orange 25 Lakeside Avenue West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Re: Architectural Design Services for West Orange Public Library Dear Mr. Lepore, Icis with great pleasure that The Musial Group responds to the Township of West Orange's Request for Proposals for a Architectural Design Services for the Public Library. The Musial Group is pleased to present to the Township a talented, experienced team of Architects and Engineers. ‘Through our extensive experience working with various private and public institutions throughout the State of New Jersey, we have the insight and expertise necessary to provide Architectural, Engineering and Interior Design Services to the West Orange Public Library. Our past experience includes numerous renovation projects where careful phasing was involved due to the need to keep operations during construction. Our in-house Engineering allows us to coordi- nate drawings efficiently which saves our clients time and money. We are confident that we can help you achieve your goals in the most practical, cost effective and efficient way possible, ensuring that our solutions speak to the values and principles set forth by the Township and the Library. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to respond to your RFP. We would greatly appreciate the Opportunity to present our qualifications in greater detail and look forward to the possibility of establishing a professional relationship. Very truly yours, ‘The Musial Group, p.a. Noel S. Musial, A.1.A., PR. NCARB President Noel S. Musial, A.1.A., PP. NCARB President Noo! S. Musial, I, ALLA., NCARB Principat John 8. Swaszek, RA Architect Associate Larry Lane, ALLA. Project Architect John A. Krupka, PE, LEED AP Project Engineer 134 20H Lane

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY o1 2.0 FIRM PROFILE 04 3.0 PROJECT TEAM 08 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 08 KEY PERSONNEL 09 RESUMES 4 LICENSES & CERTIFICATES. 17 4.0 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, 22 5.0 REFERENCES 33 6.0 PROJECT APPROACH 36 7.0 WORK PLAN 36 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 39 FEE SCHEDULE 45 8.0 FORMS & DOCUMENTATION 49 THE MUSIAL GROUP ARCHITECTURE

1 PUBLIC LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE MUSIAL GROUP ARCHITECTURE

Executive Summary 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We thank the Township of West Orange for the opportunity to submit a proposal for Architectural Design Services for the Public Library. We have thoroughly reviewed the REP document to provide the Township with a well-considered proposal of our services. Our expertise in the design of educational facilities affords us the necessary knowledge and understanding for a programming study, exterior and interior renovation or a new facility design. Many of our recent projects were renovations that required us to maintain operations during construction, so we feel we are well versed in phasing the project to purposefully minimize distractions for the public. PROJECT TEAM DESCRIPTION Founded in 1976, the firm provides architectural and engineering services to a variety of public and private sector clients throughout the State of New Jersey. Our firm has 42 years of experience in the design of public facilities and our office in Mountainside, NJ is conveniently located within 30 minutes of the Township of West Orange. This allows us to accommodate any and all meetings, conferences, training and quick response during the course of the project design and construction. Noel S. Musial, A.LA., PP, NCARB, President of The Musial Group, closely monitors each project to ensure that the integrity of budget and scheduling is maintained. His credentials as a licensed architect in NJ, NY, PA and CT, licensed planner in NJ, and past experience as a Mayor afford him a unique perspective and depth of knowledge regarding government operations including the approval and permit processes. Noel S. Musial, II, A.I.A., NCARB, Principal of The Musial Group, graduated from Rhode Island School of Design bringing with him an expertise in sustainable building practices. ‘The Musial Group has focused its efforts on projects within the public sector. Contributing to this realm is an opportunity to contribute to our community. This sentiment is shared by our employees and is the source of our vocation. The Musial Group's professional pursuits have been focused on the formulation of place-specific concepts that are sensitive to the existing built and social fabric. Our integrated design process is characterized by the inclusion of clients, stakeholders, and community representatives in the development of elegant solutions to complex design

ilt and social fabric. Our integrated design process is characterized by the inclusion of clients, stakeholders, and community representatives in the development of elegant solutions to complex design problems. Our excitement lies in our dedication to providing well designed buildings and spaces that are sustainable, efficient and affordable, which will meet the Township's needs now and long into the future. With the help of our LEED certified staff, we strive to attain a balance between the economic, social and environmental factors that are integral to our design process. RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS Our relevant project experience includes examples of our design in library projects. Considering the scope of this particular project, we feel the projects listed below will attest to our experience with library improvements. Current, exemplary projects very similar to the needs of the Township for the Public Library project: THE MUSIAL GROUP ARCHITECTURE

2 Executive Summary + — Glen Ridge Library + Elizabeth Board of Education - Washington School #1 Library Elizabeth Board of Education - Robert Morris School #18 Library + Roselle Board of Education - Abraham Clark High School Library + South Amboy Board of Education A wide variety of awards and recognition artest to our past performance, Most importantly, our team is client-focused and dedicated to meeting and exceeding expectations. Our past projects are demonstrative of our ability to work intimately with user groups. Through a measured and analytical approach, our investigations have produced successful projects that promote the values and aspirations of our clients while being mindful of pragmatic aspects such as budget and schedule. Below are projects where careful phasing was involved in order to maintain operations during construction: Hudson County Administration Building Annex Morris County Central Avenue Complex + Morris County Engineering Building + Union County Clerk's Office THE MUSIAL GROUP ARCHITECTURE

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4 Firm Profile FIRM PROFILE THE MUSIAL GROUP ARCHITECTURE 191 Mill Lane Mountainside, NJ 07092 t. 908.232.2860 f. 908.232.2845 e. studio@themusialgroup.com w. http://www.themusialgroup.com Contact Person: Noel S. Musial, A.LLA., President Pp. 908.232.2860 ext.242 c: 908.510.6500 ‘The Musial Group is an award winning architectural and engineering practice dedicated to providing socially and environmentally responsible built works. Founded in 1976, the firm provides architectural and engineering services to a variety of public and private sector clients. Over the firm’s 42 year history, The Musial Group has focused its efforts on providing well-designed buildings that are sustainable, efficient and affordable, which meet our client's needs now and long into the future, Our integrated! design process is characterized by the inclusion of clients, stakeholders, and community representatives in the development of comprehensive solutions to complex design problems, Through a measured and analytical approach, our investigations have produced successfull projects that promote the values and aspirations of our clients while being mindful of pragmatic aspects such as project phasing, budget, and the need for continued operations during the construction process. Noel S. Musial, A.I.A., NCARB, PP, president of the firm, closely monitors each project to ensure that the integrity of budget and scheduling is maintained. His credentials as a licensed architect in NJ, NY, PA and CT, licensed planner and interior designer in NJ, and past experience as a Mayor, afford him a level of great expertise which he brings to all projects irrespective of size or sector. ‘The firm has (4) licensed architects and one (1) engineer on staff, plus sufficient technical and office personnel to handle your project. Noel S. Musial, II, A.I.A., NCARB, Principal of The Musial Group, graduated from Rhode Island School of Design bringing with him an expertise in sustainable building practices. Our services include: + Architecture + — Interior Design + Programming + Engineering + Additions and Renovations + Graphic Design + Master Planning + Space Planning + Needs Assessment THE MUSIAL GROUP ARCHITECTURE

PUBLIC CLIENTS Bound Brook Board of Education Brick Township Board of Education Clark Board of Education Dunellen Board of Education Eagleswood Board of Education Elizabeth Board of Education Garwood Board of Education Green Township Board of Education Hillside Board of Education Irvington Board of Education Jersey City Public Schools Linden Board of Education Manalapan-Englishtown Board of Education Matawan Board of Education Margate Board of Education Moonachie Board of Education Morris Plains Board of Education Mountainside Board of Education Northfield Board of Education North Brunswick Board of Education North Caldwell Board of Education Roselle Board of Education Roselle Park Board of Education Ridgefield Board of Education Sea Isle City Board of Education South Amboy Board of Education Trenton Board of Education Ventnor City Board of Education Wanaque Board of Education West Milford Board of Education Westfield Board of Education Winfield Township Board of Education Monmouth County Vocational School Board of Education Union County Vocational School Board of Education Kean College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Union County College Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders Firm Profile Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders Berkeley Heights, Township of Bloomsbury, Borough of Branchburg, Township of Butler, Borough of Cranford, Township of Delaware River Port Authority Dover, Township of Elizabeth, City of Englewood, City of Flemington, Borough of Garwood, Borough of Glen Ridge, Township of Hillside, Town of Irvington, Town of Kearny, Town of Kenilworth, Borough of Lyndhurst, Township of Newark, City of Passaic, City of Perth Amboy, City of Roselle, Borough of Roselle Park, Borough of Toms River, Township of Trenton, City of Vernon, Township of Weehawken, Township of Westfield, Town of Westwood, Borough of Winfield, Township of Elizabeth Development Company Elizabeth Housing Authority Empire State Development Corporation, New York Naval Air Engineering Center, Lakehurst, NJ New Jersey Department of Building and