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JOHN H. ALLGAIR, PE, PP, LS (1983-2001) DAVID J. SAMUEL, PE, PP, CME JOHN J. STEFANI, PE, LS, PP, CME JAY B, CORNELL, PE, PP, CME MICHAEL J. McCLELLAND, PE, PP, CME GREGORY R. VALESI, PE, PP, CME ASSOCIATES February 16, 2024 Via Electronic (zcarballo@westorange.org) & 1** Class Mail Township of West Orange 25 Lakeside Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 Attn: Zayibeth Carballo, PE, PLS, PP, CME Municipal Engineer Re: Proposal for Professional Landscape Architecture Services Landscape Improvements at 10 Rooney Drive Township of West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey Proposal No. 2024-044 Dear Ms. Carballo: TIM W. GILLEN, PE, PP, CME (1991-2019) BRUCE M. KOCH, PE, PP, CME LOUIS J. PLOSKONKA, PE, CME TREVOR J. TAYLOR, PE, PP, CME BEHRAM TURAN, PE, LSRP. LAURA J. NEUMANN, PE, PP DOUGLAS ROHMEYER, PE, CFM, CME ROBERT J. RUSSO, PE, PP, CME JOHN J. HESS, PE, PP, CME CME Associates is pleased to submit our proposal for Professional Landscape Architecture services associated with the property located at 10 Rooney Drive in the Township. It is our understanding that the project includes the preparation of a landscape plan for the parking lot islands, the building foundation, and buffering the southern corner of the site, as outlined below: 1. Landscape Architecture Services A. Review the Township Ordinance as related to landscape requirements. B. Prepare a Landscape Plan to provide four-season interest and reduce maintenance requirements. i. Parking lot islands including shade trees and groundcover perennials; ii. Foundation plantings along the building foundations where possible; and iii, Evergreen buffering at the south corner of the site. C. Design a Rain Garden adjacent to the building with connection to the existing drainage system. D. Provide planting notes, plating details and specifications. E. Prepare a construction cost estimate for the improvements. 'S.\West Orange\Proposals\24-01-31 10 Rooney Circle - Landscape Architecture.docx \ CONSULTING AND MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS J 1460 ROUTE 8 SOUTH ¢ HOWELL, NEW JERSEY 07731 » (732) 482-7400 » FAX; (732) 409-0756

Ne ASSOCIATES Zayibeth Carballo, Municipal Engineer February 16, 2024 Township of West Orange Proposal No.2024-044 Re: Landscape Improvements at 10 Rooney Drive Page 2 Fee Estimate Total Fee for Services (Lump Sum) $15,000.00 The above fee estimates are based on information provided to us by the Township. Should the scope of the project change requiring additional professional fees, we will detail same in writing and seek authorization prior to proceeding. Exceptions: « Any work not specified as listed in the above phases shall be considered additional services and will be invoiced at the time said work is authorized by the Township. ¢ Construction Phase Services are excepted at this time. Our office can provide a separate fee for construction phase services should same be required. Should you accept our fee estimate, kindly provide a purchase order or professional services Resolution authorizing same. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss the above further, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Very truly yours, CME Associates Trevor J. Taylor, PE, PP, CME, CFM For the Firm TT:KT Cc: — John Hess, PE, PP, CME Karen Twisler, PLA, CPRP, LEED-AP BD+C ‘S.\West CrangelProposals\24-01-31 10 Rooney Circle - Landscape Architecture.docx

PROPOSAL FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SURVEYING SERVICES LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT 10 ROONEY CIRCLE WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY February 16, 2024 Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. ENGINEERING | SURVEYING | PLANNING | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 301 Gibraltar Drive - Suite 2A 973-377-8500 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 www.gpinet.com ww Sz Ze =| pana

TABLE OF CONTENTS Statement of Interest Scope of Services Fee Schedule Personnel Assignments Project Schedule Sample Insurance Certificate GPI Table of Contents | Page i

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. Engineering | Surveying | Planning | Construction Inspection February 16, 2024 Zayibeth Carballo Municipal Engineer/Director of Engineering Township of West Orange Department of Public Works 25 Lakeside Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 RE: Response to Request for Proposals for Architectural and Surveying Services for Landscape Improvements at 10 Rooney Circle Dear Ms. Carballo: Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) is very interested in performing Professional Architectural and Surveying Services as outlined in your February 9, 2024 Request for Proposals. We have performed similar services and are cognizant of the need for the Township’s satisfaction with the technical quality of this project while considering budget constraints. We understand the Township intends to advertise for bids on this project in early Summer 2024 with construction in Summer 2024. Our November 28, 2023 Qualifications Statement submitted to the Township demonstrates that our experienced staff have the expertise necessary to accomplish the project. Enclosed please find our Proposal to Provide Professional Engineering and Surveying Services for your review, dated February 16, 2024. We are pleased to have this opportunity to be of continued service to the Township of West Orange and hope you will find our proposal favorable. We would be happy to provide additional information or assistance as your needs dictate. My direct line is (973) 434-8349. Very truly yours, Andrew Cangiano, PE, CME. Director of Engineering AC/rem m:\proposal\aclwest orange\landscape impr. & rain garden 02-2024\final proposal 02-16-24 la rain garden.docx 301 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2A Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973.377.8500 Over 60 offices throughout the United States www.gpinet.com An Equat Opportunity Employer

93-2493-24 SECTION 1 Scope of Services / Fee Schedule Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) understands that the Township of West Orange requires architectural and surveying services necessary for the Landscape Improvements at 10 Rooney Circle Project. Throughout the firm's 58-year history we have provided capital improvement project design to dozens of New Jersey municipalities. Our Landscape Architectural team’s approach to landscape design and park and recreational planning and development goes beyond the placement of man-made elements on the landscape in order to provide the best economically feasible design solution. Our staff of planners, landscape architects, engineers, and environmentalists, offer a team approach to bring a project from its conceptual stages to design and implementation. We recommend commencing our work with a start-up meeting. This will allow us to understand your concerns and can advance the project in an expeditious manner. We have reviewed the proposed tasks contained in the RFP, visited the sites, and we believe we have a clear understanding of the goals of this project. The RFP specifies the following improvements: 1. SURVEYING SERVICES A. Location & Partial Topographic Survey for building, parking lot islands and rain garden area; B. Establish horizontal contro! will be based on North American Datum 1983 (New Jersey State Plane Coordinate System-NAD 83) and North American Vertical Datum 1988 (NAVD 88); C. Benchmark(s) to be set on site for future use; D. Existing conditions/Survey Control plan; E. Coordinate utility mark-outs; 2 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES A. Review the Township Ordinance as related to landscape requirements. B. Prepare a Landscape Plan to provide four-season interest and reduce maintenance requirements; a. Parking lot islands including shade trees and groundcover perennials; b. Foundation plantings along the building foundations where possible; and c. Evergreen buffering at the south corner of the site. Design a Rain Garden adjacent to the building with connection to the existing drainage system; Coordinate with Township Forester for planting selections at islands and rain garden; Provide planting notes, planting details, and specifications; Plan Set to include but not limited to Cover Sheet, Existing Conditions/Survey Control Plan, Landscape for Parking Lot Islands; Construction and Landscape

notes, planting details, and specifications; Plan Set to include but not limited to Cover Sheet, Existing Conditions/Survey Control Plan, Landscape for Parking Lot Islands; Construction and Landscape Plans for Rain Garden and Construction Details; G. Prepare a construction cost estimate for the improvements. H | ~amoo . Include Two (3) meetings with the Township Officials for Kickoff, Preliminary Design, and Final Design; Bid Package that includes bid set of plans and construction specifications in accordance with public bidding laws; J. Bidding documents (plans and specifications) are to be part of the deliverables to the Township via AutoCAD, hard copy and PDF files. GPI Scope of Services | Page 2