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Supporting Documentation · Feb 5, 2019

48-19 Exhibit - Retention of Matrix to Close out DEP File related to Lake Vincent in Degnan Park.pdf

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Exhibit “A”

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141-18 May 22,2018 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) received approval for a Green Acres matching grant of $45,525 and a Green Acres loan of $136,575 for the Township's Multi Park Development Project through the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres program; and WHEREAS, on September 5, 2017, the Township adopted Resolution No. 198-17 authorizing the retention of Matrix New World at 26 Columbia Turnpike in Florham Park, New Jersey (“Matrix”) to prepare the Preliminary Assessment Reports for the projects for Degnan Park and Lafayette Park; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2018, the Township adopted Resolution No. 87-18 authorizing Matrix to conduct Site Investigations at Degnan Park and Lafayette Park; and WHEREAS, on Matrix identified three metals from samplings which require additional laboratory testing in order to calculate possible impact on groundwater; and WHEREAS, Matrix has advised the Township that an expedited sampling and testing would cost a total of $690 as set forth in the proposal annexed hereto as Exhibit “A;” and WHEREAS, the additional costs are agreeable to obtain the required additional laboratory testing. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, that the Township be and hereby is authorized an additional expenditure of $690 to complete the additional laboratory testing related to the metals identified during the Site Investigation at Degnan Park and Lafayette Park; and RESOLVED, that Mayor is authorized to execute all necessary agreements or documents, including the proposal annexed hereto as Exhibit “A,” authorizing Matrix to perform the additional laboratory testing and be it further

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RESOLVED, that the Municipal Clerk be and is hereby authorized to attest to the Mayor's signature; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk's office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan McCartney Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: May 22, 2018 | hereby certify funds available from: John O. Gross, Chief Financial Officer 4821-1549-9622, v. 1

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Exhibit “B”’

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Matrix New World Engineering, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture, P.C. 26 Columbia Turnpike Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.240.1800 Fax 973.240.1818 www.matrixneworld.com WBE/DBE/SBE Via Email (LLepore@westorange.org) January 25, 2019 Mr. Leonard R. Lepore, P.E., Municipal Engineer Township of West Orange - Director of Public Works 25 Lakeside Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 Re: PROPOSAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES – LSRP RETENTION/ DEGNAN PARK ALISA DRIVE BLOCK 154.19, LOT 6 WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY NJDEP’s PROJECT NO. 0722-17-035 MATRIX NO. P17-707 Dear Mr. Lepore: As requested, Matrix New World Engineering, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture, P.C. (Matrix) is pleased to provide this proposal to perform environmental services for the above-referenced Site. The proposed work encompasses the retention of a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) for the project, the submittal of all necessary forms and reports, and the issuance of a final remediation document in the form of a Response Action Outcome (RAO) for the Site in support of the Township of West Orange’s Green Acres Program requirements administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The proposed work will be completed in accordance with the Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA), N.J.S.A 58:10C-1 et seq., the Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites (ARRCS), N.J.A.C. 7:26C, and the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (TRSR), N.J.A.C. 7:26E. SCOPE OF WORK The scope of services and associated fee is described in detail below: Task 1: LSRP Retention and Form Submittals In accordance with SRRA, the, and the NJDEP’s Technical Requirements for Site

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F WORK The scope of services and associated fee is described in detail below: Task 1: LSRP Retention and Form Submittals In accordance with SRRA, the, and the NJDEP’s Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (TRSR), Matrix’s LSRP will prepare and submit all required SRP forms. The forms will be submitted at the appropriate stage of SRP compliance and may accompany the various reports that will be prepared as part of this effort. Listed below are the forms that will be submitted by the LSRP; however, the client is responsible for any and all of the associated NJDEP fees: • LSRP Retention Form • Annual Remediation Fee Form • Case Inventory Document (CID) • Receptor Evaluation Form • Site Investigation (SI) Report Form \\MATRIX-DATA\shared\staff\2017\17-707 Twp. of West Orange Preliminary Assessments - Green Acres\Proposal\Degnan LSRP Retention\Twp. of West Orange - Degnan Park LSRP Retention , Report Submittal, and RAO.doc

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The LSRP will also review and certify all required reports. In accordance with NJAC 7:26C-2.5 (record retention), the person responsible for conducting the remediation shall maintain and preserve all data, documents and information concerning remediation of a contaminated site. This proposal assumes the Township is responsible for the payment of all NJDEP fees for the site. Task 2: Report Submittal Based upon the NJDEP’s letter dated November 30th, 2018 and subsequent discussions with the NJDEP, submittal of the SI Reports to the Green Acres Program to request a final closure document is unacceptable due to two open cases associated with the subject property (NJDEP Case 94-4-25-1405-06 and NJDEP Case 94-7-28-1400-22). As such, the SI Reports must be submitted to the NJDEP’s Bureau of Case Assignment and Initial Notice. This task includes all labor necessary to communicate with, and submit the report to, this Bureau in order to close out these cases. Task 3: Response Action Outcome With the enactment of the SRRA, and related amendments to the Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act (Brownfield Act; N.J.S.A. 58:10B-1 et seq.), the determination that a remediation of a contaminated site or area of concern (AOC) is protective of public health and safety and the environment, will rest with an LSRP. In accordance with SRRA, an LSRP is authorized to memorialize the completion of remediation by issuing an RAO to the person(s) responsible for conducting the remediation. This task includes the issuance of an RAO for the property documenting that, in the opinion of the LSRP, no further environmental investigation is required. COSTS The following are our estimated costs for the tasks described herein to complete the remediation of the property. All work will be conducted in accordance with the attached standard terms and conditions and LSRP Special Provisions. Task 1: LSRP Retention, Form Submittals, and Oversight Labor........................................................................................................................................................$ 1,500.00 Subtotal Task 1 ...........................................................$ 1,500.00 Task 2: Site Investigation Report

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,500.00 Subtotal Task 1 ...........................................................$ 1,500.00 Task 2: Site Investigation Report Submittal Labor........................................................................................................................................................$ 1,650.00 Subtotal Task 2 ...........................................................$ 1,650.00 Task 3: Response Action Outcome Labor........................................................................................................................................................$ 1,800.00 Subtotal Task 3……………..……………………… $ 1,800.00 Total Costs Not to Exceed ...................................................................................................... $4,950.00 ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This proposal is based on the following assumptions: ▪ No additional assessment, investigation or remediation activities are included; ▪ Costs do not include future investigations or remediation; ▪ Costs do not include any additional NJDEP notification or reporting fees, if applicable; and ▪ All external costs will be charged at cost plus 15%. \\MATRIX-DATA\shared\staff\2017\17-707 Twp. of West Orange Preliminary Assessments - Green Acres\Proposal\Degnan LSRP Retention\Twp. of West Orange - Degnan Park LSRP Retention , Report Submittal, and RAO.doc 2

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CLOSING Any item listed above which is not ordered will not be billed. Separate authorization from the client will be requested prior to commencing services outside the scope of this proposal. All out-of-pocket expenses including, but not limited to, application fees, laboratory testing costs, mylar copies, certified mailings, photographs, blueprints, and special deliveries are considered additional to the proposal items unless specifically noted within the scope of this proposal. The terms and conditions of this proposal are subject to the attached Matrix Terms and Conditions for Professional Services. This proposal is submitted solely and exclusively for the use of Township of West Orange for consideration of the professional services of Matrix. Disclosure of this proposal’s content to any third party without prior written authorization from Matrix is expressly prohibited. In addition to the specific items as listed herein, the client may be required to demonstrate compliance with certain permit and approval conditions as may be imposed by one or more of the regulatory agencies. These conditions may require revisions to the plans and/or preparation of additional supporting documentation. This proposal does not include these additional items unless specifically outlined within the scope of this proposal. PAYMENT SCHEDULE Payment shall be in accordance with the Charges, Billing, and Payment schedule outlined in the Terms and Conditions attached to this proposal unless prior written arrangements have been made with Matrix. Please indicate your acceptance of this proposal by signing in the space provided below and returning one copy to this office. Acceptance of this proposal signifies the clients’ understanding that Matrix will not be retained or asked to perform any services unless funding is secured and is available to pay all invoices within 30 days. Receipt of the signed proposal shall be considered authorization to proceed with all items described within this agreement. Any items not intended to be authorized shall be clearly and specifically noted as such within the client's signed and returned proposal. We thank you for the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. Matrix is prepared to implement the described Scope of Work upon receiving a signed copy of this letter. If you have any questions or require any additional information, do

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ice to you on this project. Matrix is prepared to implement the described Scope of Work upon receiving a signed copy of this letter. If you have any questions or require any additional information, do not hesitate to contact us at (973) 240-1800. Sincerely, Craig McCarrick, LSRP Project Manager Authorization to Proceed: Date: Name/Title \\MATRIX-DATA\shared\staff\2017\17-707 Twp. of West Orange Preliminary Assessments - Green Acres\Proposal\Degnan LSRP Retention\Twp. of West Orange - Degnan Park LSRP Retention , Report Submittal, and RAO.doc 3

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