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Ms. Zayibeth Carballo Township of West Orange Re: Professional Engineering Services Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center and Crystal Lake Improvements October 24, 2024 Page 6 design, and permitting if stormwater improvements are required. Soil testing will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the N.J.A.C. 7:8 and the NJ Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual, Chapter 12. Soil Exploration – CME Associates will conduct up to 10 soil profile pit assessments to depths of 12-15 feet below grade or until the water table is encountered. These assessments will be conducted in accordance with the NJDEP’s Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual, Chapter 12: Soil Testing Criteria. A minimum of one (1) soil sample will be collected in the most hydraulically restrictive soil layer above the seasonal high-water table elevation and below the bottom of the proposed basin in each pit. Permeability testing will be conducted utilizing the tube permeameter methodology. The results of the test pits and permeability testing will be included in the Stormwater Management Report/Drainage Narrative. NJDEP Regulatory permit fees are to be provided by the Township at the time of the application. 3. HUDSON-ESSEX-PASSAIC SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SCD) It is anticipated that Certification by the Hudson-Essex-Passaic SCD will be required due to the limits of disturbance. Our office will prepare and submit the following items in support of the SCD application:  SCD application form;  Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans in accordance with “Standards” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 and N.J.A.C. 2:90-1.1;  Revisions as requested from the SCD within the 60-day review & approval period; and  Request for NJDEP Stormwater General Permit Authorization (RFA) to discharge stormwater from a construction site. The SCD certification, inspection, and administrative fee and RFA is to be provided by the Township at the time of the applications. 4. FINAL DESIGN SERVICES The work under this task will include the following: A. Prepare Preliminary Plans and Cost Estimate for final review and approval; S:\West Orange\Proposals\24-10-24 West Orange OSCPA and Crystal Lake.docx