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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