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SCE-P12851.021 February 16, 2024 2. Landscape Architecture Services SCE will review the Township Ordinance as related to landscape requirements and prepare a Landscape Plan to provide four-season interest and reduce maintenance requirements. Project areas for Landscape Design include: = Parking lot islands including shade trees and groundcover perennials. » Foundation plantings along the building foundation walls where possible. "Evergreen buffering at the south corner of the site. SCE will Design a Rain Garden adjacent to the building with connection to the existing drainage system. SCE will coordinate with the Township Forester for planting selections at the islands and the raingarden. SCE will provide planting notes, planting details, and technical specifications. SCE will prepare a complete set of construction plans suitable for bidding based on the approved conceptual plan. It is anticioated that this set of plans will include the following sheets: Cover Sheet with Key Map and List of Drawings Legend, General Notes and Quantities Sheet Existing Conditions/Survey Control Plan Sheet Parking Lot Islands Landscape Plan Sheet Building Foundation Landscape Plan Sheet Rain Garden Landscape Plan Sheet Construction Details Plan Sheet including typical planting and rain garden details SCE has included three (3) meetings with the Township Officials for Kickoff, Preliminary Design, and Final Design. SCE will create the technical portion of a Public Bid Specification Package for construction and implementation of the proposed improvements. The technical specifications will be based on the 2019 New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction including all baseline document changes. It is anticipated that the administrative (front end) specifications will be provided by the Township. If the Township does not have a front-end section, SCE will provide a standard front-end section. An updated and itemized construction cost estimate will be provided based on the final design. The bid package including final plans and specifications will be suitable for public bidding under the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law.