94-24 Exhibit A-Removal of Non-Vivable Tree.pdf

EXHIBIT A

NJTC# 768738 Tuesday, February 27, 2024 908-755-6008 Proposal 333 Bergen Street South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Tel: (908) 755-6008 - Fax: (908) 668-5308 info@richtreeservice.com Job Name West Orange, Township of 20240227 Salesperson: Keith Wighard West Orange, Township of Email: Keith@RichTreeService.com Joe Pelose Phone: 9087556008 25 Lakeside Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 Worksite: Mobile:973-765-3502 - Mike 37 Park Ter Email::Tbenevento@westorange.Org West Orange, NJ 07052 STATE CONTRACT # 18-DPP-00645 T0465 We hereby submit estimates for: # Item Description Cost 1 Dead Tree Removal - Flush cut stump Remove triple trunk dead tree - rear of garage - flush cut stump • Removal via crane • Road to be closed by town • Town to inform neighbors that street will be closed and blocked • Rich Tree Service to supply traffic officer 2 Contract Township of West Orange - Emergency & Non Emergency Tree $7,000.00 Services 2023 NON-EMERGENCY RATES 1. 75' BUCKET TRUCK, 12 CY CHIPPING BODY, 14" CAPACITY BRUSH CHIPPER AND 3 MAN CREW - $300 / hour for 10 hours = $3000 2. ONE 7 TON LOG LOADING CRANE with OPERATOR - $100 / hour for 10 hours = $1000 4. ONE 20 TON 100' TREE CRANE WITH NJ CERTIFIED

r 10 hours = $3000 2. ONE 7 TON LOG LOADING CRANE with OPERATOR - $100 / hour for 10 hours = $1000 4. ONE 20 TON 100' TREE CRANE WITH NJ CERTIFIED OPERATOR, CLIMBER, AND GROUND PERSON. - $300 / hour for 10 hours = $3000 3 Traffic Control Traffic Control $1,350.00 West Orange Traffic Officer for 10 hours @ $135 per hour for 10 hours = $1350

All Stump Grindings Are Raked Back Into Hole Unless Otherwise Noted Subtotal: $8,350.00 Tax: $0.00 Signature Date Total: $8,350.00 Please Review Before Signing: Acceptance of Proposal/Contract Special Instructions (For Office Use Only): is subject to all Terms & Conditions as outlined on the front and back of this Proposal/ Contract. I have reviewed and fully understand the contents of this proposal/ Contract as well as the Terms & Conditions listed on the reverse side. Permits and Town Ordinances are Customer Responsibility - All Prices Given Before NJ Sales Tax - This Job is Non- Prevailing Wage - This is a 2 Part Contract - Please Review The Terms & Conditions on The Back Side

Terms & Conditions 1. Town ordinances and permit requirements are the owner’s responsibility. Any and all costs incurred by Rich Tree Service, Inc. due to the owner of property not adhering to town ordinances or permit requirements, will be paid by the owner to Rich Tree Service, 2. Customer is responsible for knowing all property lines. Rich Tree Service, Inc. will not be responsible for any trees removed or pruned on unauthorized properties. Customer will pay all charges including attorney fees, restoration, fines, and penalties incurred by Rich Tree Service, Inc. 3. The owner acknowledges that he/she or they is/are the owner of the property on which the noted work is to be done or that they have been authorized to sign this agreement for the property owner. 4. It is the customer’s responsibility to clearly mark any trees that are being removed with a one foot “x” in paint. Rich Tree Service, Inc. will not be responsible for cutting wrong trees. 5. Rich Tree Service, Inc. will provide Liability Insurance as well as Workmen’s Compensation Insurance for complete coverage of the work described therein. 6. Description of the job - right (R), left (L), center (C) is used when looking at the front of the house from the curb, unless otherwise noted. 7. The price quoted on contract is given when considering the easiest access to the area that the work is to be performed. Trucks and equipment may be driven on lawns, driveway, and other parts of the property unless otherwise noted on the contract. These areas will be protected when possible. When equipment & vehicles need to be on driveway/lawn area, Rich Tree Service, Inc. will not be responsible for damage to asphalt or lawn. 8. All stumps will be cut as low as possible, "flush cut". If stumps are ground, grindings will be left at the base of the tree. Stump grindings are not removed, unless otherwise noted on contract. 9. Customers must inspect pruning job prior to Rich Tree Service, Inc. leaving the site. If a return trip is necessary a charge will be billed on a time and material basis. 10. Any changes or alterations of the work and/or specifications agreed upon herein will call for an additional charge. 11. A signed contract authorizes work to be completed on the listed property. Rich Tree Service, Inc. will give 24 hours notice when viable. Due to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances, notice

ned contract authorizes work to be completed on the listed property. Rich Tree Service, Inc. will give 24 hours notice when viable. Due to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances, notice may not be given unless specifically noted in the contract. 12. UNFORESEEN CONTINGENCIES - Rich Tree Service, Inc. is not responsible for any damage that occurs to property or equipment due to underground utilities that are not marked out by NJ One Call or clearly marked by homeowner and noted on contract, such as, but not limited to, septic tanks, gas, lighting, electric, irrigation, invisible dog fences, etc. 13. No Price adjustment and/or reduction will be made for jobs that cannot be completed due to concrete, steel, fencing, etc. on or around trees stated on the contract. 14. When removing a fallen tree on top of a structure, Rich Tree Service, Inc. is not responsible for any additional damage that occurs during the removal of said tree. 15. When log is not removed off-site, logs 8” & larger in diameter will be cut to standard size, roughly 18”-24” and stacked at base of tree. Logs will not be split. When wood chips are requested to be left onsite, they will be dumped on the driveway or easily accessible area as noted on contract. Wood chips will not be spread, unless otherwise noted on the contract. 16. If township requires traffic control, an additional cost will ensue, unless otherwise noted on contract 17. Payment is due upon completion of the work – outstanding balances will incur a service charge of $30.00, as well as, a 2% service charge every 30 days. NJ Sales Tax is charged on all work performed, unless a valid NJ State Tax Exempt Form is presented by the customer. Sales Tax is in addition to the prices given. 18. Rich Tree Service, Inc. reserve the right to add an additional surcharge to payments made by credit or debit cards. 19. If the property owner does not make payment as set forth in this agreement and it becomes necessary for Rich Tree Service, Inc. to submit the matter for collection to an attorney, the owner of the property will be charged a collection fee of up to 50% of the total amount due. The owner will be responsible for any reasonable attorney's fees for collection of money owed. 20. Rich Tree Service, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any contract at any time. 21. A $40.00 returned check fee will be charged on all checks returned

attorney's fees for collection of money owed. 20. Rich Tree Service, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any contract at any time. 21. A $40.00 returned check fee will be charged on all checks returned by the bank. 22. All Deposits are non-refundable. YOU MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT AT ANY TIME BEFORE MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY AFTER RECEIVING A COPY OF THIS CONTRACT. IF YOU WISH TO CANCEL THIS CONTRACT, YOU MUST EITHER:1.) SEND A SIGNED AND DATED WRITTEN NOTICE OF CANCELLATION BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED; OR2.) PERSONALLY DELIVER A SIGNED AND DATED WRITTEN NOTICE OF CANCELLATION TO:RICH TREE SERVICE, INC. 325 BERGEN ST, SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ 07080 – Tel: (908) 755 - 6008 Signature:___________________________________________ Date: ______________________ (PLEASE SIGN AND ATTACH IF FAXING AN ACCEPTED CONTRACT TO THE OFFICE)

PRUNING Beucler Tree E*Perts LLC SPRAYING FEEDING 48 HAROLD STREET CABLING TREE and STUMP TENAFLY, N .J. 07 67 o REMOVAL CRANE SERVICE (201) 569-3500-1 PETERA. BEUCLER SNO\T REMOVAL PETER C. BEUCLER f ax (20 1 ) I 69 -6249 N.J. Cntifed Tiee ExPerts February 22,2024 Walt (West Orange DPW) Job @ - 37 Park Terrace Dear Walt, Please find below our proposal for tree work at the above address: Remove the large dead Sassafras tree behind the garage' Take away all the debris and cut as close as possible' No stump - $8,500 **Crane must go on the left side of the house w/ matts' *x **All trees, buihes and fence must be removed on the left side** ** No parking sign must be put on the opposite side of the road To get the Crane in.** **Must have permission to work out of both yards' ** Prices ** are Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have' subject to NJ state sales tax. ** All work to be done in accordance with ANSI 4300 tree care standards. Regards, Christopher Oppelt Beucler Tree ExPerts Terms/Conditions: . Permits: customer is responsible for any required town permits (if any) is to be done are o Ownership: Customer *urrunt, that all trees/plants and property upon which work

is to be done are o Ownership: Customer *urrunt, that all trees/plants and property upon which work Beucler Tree is to be either owned by customer or that permission has been obtained from the owner. failure to obtain such permissions held harmless from all claims for damages resulting from customer's . client requests additional work, Additional Work: If during the performance of contracted work the then additional cost can be agreed to on site o payment: payment for workls expected at the time ofjob completion, or within 30 days thereafter