260-25 CME_Proposal.pdf

1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 732.462.7400 www.cmeusa1.com November 6, 2025 Township of West Orange Department of Public Works 25 Lakeside Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 Attn: Zayibeth Carballo, PE, PLS, PP, CME, CFM, CFS Municipal Engineer Re: Estimate of Fees for Professional Engineering Services Vincent Pond Walkway Improvements Re-Design Township of West Orange, Essex County, NJ Proposal No. 2025-010 Dear Ms. Carballo: CME Associates is pleased to present our fee estimate for the design and bid phase services for the Vincent Pond Walkway Improvements. It is our understanding that the Township would like to re-design the walkway to propose a porous material to meet NJDEP regulations. The scope of work included under this proposal will be to revise the drawings and specifications to accommodate the additional requirements and re-bid the project. With this being said, our office anticipates the following scope of work: A) Design Phase Services The work in this phase will involve revisions to the plans and bid documents for the public bid process for the project. Work in this phase will involve but not be limited to the following: 1. Revisions to the construction plans as may be necessary to provide additional design requirements for the paving of the walkway; and, 2. Revision of the Specifications to accommodate the construction plans revisions. B) Bid Phase Services This phase will include the following services to publicly bid the project in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law: 1. Provide the Township with 20 copies of bid documents for prospective bidders as needed. 2. Coordinate with the Township, as needed.

Ms. Zayibeth Carballo November 6, 2025 Township of West Orange CME File No.: 115.WR00200.V02 Re: Professional Engineering Services Page 2 Vincent’s Pond Walkway Improvements Summary of Fee Estimates We will provide the necessary engineering services as described above based upon the following lump sum prices: A) Design Phase Services ....................................................................................... $7,500.00 B) Bid Phase Services ............................................................................................. $2,500.00 Total Fee Estimate (Lump Sum) ................................................................................ $10,000.00 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. Should this fee estimate meet your approval, please provide our office with a professional services agreement or resolution as an indication of the work to proceed. In the meantime, should you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Very truly yours, CME Associates Trevor J. Taylor, PE, PP, CME, CFM For the Firm TT/AB