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1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 732.462.7400 www.cmeusa1.com December 5, 2025 Sent Via Electronic Mail 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: Professional Engineering & Surveying Services Luddington Road – Sidewalk Panel Replacement West Orange, New Jersey Proposal No. 2025-150 Dear Ms. Carballo: We are pleased to submit our proposal for Professional Engineering and Surveying Services for the Luddington Road Sidewalk Panel Replacement. Based on our review of the RFP provided to our office, the improvements will include the replacement of existing precast concrete sidewalk panels covering an existing drainage culvert within the Township Right-Of-Way at 25 Luddington Road. The existing precast sidewalk panels are in disrepair and need replacement. Based on the above, we propose the following scope of services: 1. Land Surveying Services Under this task, we will prepare an existing conditions plan to be utilized for the design of the improvements. The services will include the following: a. Prepare a topographic survey and base mapping suitable for the proposed improvements; b. Establish horizontal control based on current New Jersey State Plane Coordinate System and Vertical Datum; c. Set Benchmark(s) on site for future use; d. Prepare an Existing Conditions/ Survey Control Plan; and, e. Coordinate utility mark-outs.

Township of West Orange December 5, 2025 Re: Professional Engineering & Surveying Services Our File No. 2025-150 Luddington Road – Sidewalk Panel Replacement Page 2 2. Civil Engineering Services The services under this task will include the following services: a. Design the existing pre-cast concrete sidewalk panels covering the existing drainage culvert; b. Design and prepare contract drawings and specifications for replacing the existing pre-cast concrete sidewalk panels covering the existing drainage culvert. The plan set will include, but not limited to, the following sheets: • Cover Sheet • Existing Conditions/Survey Control Plan • Demolition Plan • Construction Plan • Traffic Control Plan • Construction Details c. Attend four (4) meetings with the Township; d. Prepare a Bid Package that includes construction plans and specifications in accordance with public bidding laws; and, e. Provide the Township with plans and specifications in AutoCAD, hard copy, and PDF files. Summary of Fees We will provide the necessary engineering services as described above based upon the following lump sum fee amounts:  Phase I – Land Surveying Services ..................................................................... $8,000.00  Phase II – Civil Engineering Services ................................................................ $11,500.00 Total Lump Sum Fee ................................................................................................... $19,500.00 Schedule The project will be bid in the first quarter of 2026 with construction to commence in Spring 2026.

Township of West Orange December 5, 2025 Re: Professional Engineering & Surveying Services Our File No. 2025-150 Luddington Road – Sidewalk Panel Replacement Page 3 Construction Administration Phase Services As requested, we have also included a separate fee for construction administration phase services. Our office will provide construction management of the improvements for the anticipated contract time including the following services: 1. Coordinate and attend pre-construction meeting; 2. Coordinate with the contractor to ensure compliance with the final contract documents; 3. Provide assistance with interpretation of contract documents; 4. Review shop drawings; 5. Provide construction observation services; 6. Prepare progress pay estimates; 7. Prepare punch lists required to be addressed by the contractor prior to close out; 8. Prepare final pay estimate and close out change order; and, 9. Coordinate with the Township and CDBG offices for reimbursement of the respective grant funding. Total Lump Sum Fee ................................................................................................... $12,000.00 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 For the Firm

BOSWELL ——— EST 1924 ———_—_—_- Proposal FOR THE PROVISION OF TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE LUDDINGTON ROAD -SIDEWALK PANEL REPLACEMENT LAND SURVEYING, CIVIL ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES DUE: DECEMBER 1, 2025 330 PHILLIPS AVENUE SOUTH HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY P. 201-641-0770 Engineered For Life

Headquarters BOSWELL 330 Phillips Avenue ———— sT 1924 ————_ South Hackensack, NJ 07606 © 201 6410770 info@boswellengineering.com boswellengineering.com December 1, 2025 Zayibeth Carballo Director/Municipal Engineer Department of Engineering Township of West Orange 25 Lakeside Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 zcarballo@westorange.org 973-325-4160 Re: Request for Proposals Luddington Road - Sidewalk Panel Replacement File No. PR-25-14284 Dear Ms. Carballo: Boswell, Inc. (Boswell), in accordance with the Township of West Orange’s (Township) Request for Proposals, is pleased to submit one (1) original of our Proposal to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Luddington Road — Sidewalk Panel Replacement project. For more than 100 years, Boswell has provided a comprehensive range of multi-disciplinary professional engineering and planning services to numerous public sector clients throughout New Jersey. We have established an exceptional reputation in every sector in which we operate. Our projects are accomplished with sound, long-lasting solutions that prioritize our clients’ needs and the environments in which they are constructed. Please note we have updated our company name from “Boswell Engineering, Inc.” to “Boswell, Inc.” Regardless, some documents within this proposal may still reflect our previous name. We thank you for the opportunity to submit our Proposal and look forward to our work with the Township. Should there be any questions or if any additional information is required, please do not hesitate to contact me (201-641-0770 / pferriero@boswellengineering.com). Very truly yours, fle — Paul W. Ferriero, PE Vice President Municipal Services PWF/sc Enclosures Corporate Headquarters New York Capital Region Office Hudson Valley Region Office Western New Jersey Office Central New Jersey Office 330 Philips Avenue 799 Madison Avenue 82 Washington Street Suite 201 180 Main Street P.O. Box 571 17 Model Avenue South Hackensack, NJ 07606 Albany, NY 12208 Poughkeepsie, NY 12501 Chester, NJ.07930 Hopewell, NJ 08525 0201 6410770 0518 436 6510 (0.914.682 5900 (0.908 879 6209 0.609 466 0002

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I - Administrative Information SECTION II - Professional Information SECTION III —- Representative Projects SECTION IV - Key Personnel SECTION V - Lump Sum Fee and Hourly Rates SECTION VI - Boswell Licenses and Certificates SLN3LNOD dO 318VL

} Township of West Orange Department of Engineering Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Services — Se Luddington Road — Sidewalk Panel Replacement SECTION I- Administrative Information Based on our review of the Scope of Services, Boswell Inc. (Boswell) has a full understanding of all work necessary to complete the Luddington Road Sidewalk Panel Replacement in the Township of West Orange (Township). The firm has successfully completed numerous projects of similar scope and is committed to delivering personalized service commensurate with the professional service needs of the Township. Boswell is headquartered in South Hackensack with offices in Chester and Hopewell, New Jersey, with additional offices in New York State. We have personnel located in the area who are readily available to complete the requisite work. Boswell’s team possess the in-house capabilities and local resources to successfully provide a comprehensive range of services to the Township. South Hackensack (Corporate Headquarters) Hopewell New Jersey Office 330 Phillips Avenue 17 Model Avenue South Hackensack, NJ 07606 Hopewell, NJ 08525 Tel: 201-641-0770 Tel: 609-466-0002 Chester New Jersey Office 180 Main Street Chester, NJ 07930 Tel: 908-879-6209 Officer-in-Charge: Kevin J. Boswell, PE, PP, CME President and CEO Key Contact: Joseph S. Kosinski, PG, CFM, LEED AP Department Head - Site/Civil Engineering Firm Qualifications Boswell is a leading, fully integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm, providing a comprehensive range of engineering and power & energy services. Boswell, with its extensive professional engineering experience, is currently ranked nationally among Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design and Top 50 Construction Management firms; regionally among ENR’s Top Design Firms in the NY/NJ Metropolitan area; and statewide among NJBiz’s Top 25 Engineering and Top Environmental firms. Since its founding in 1924, Boswell has kept pace with the rapidly changing technological advancements in the industry in order to consistently provide clients with current and up-to-date professional services. With over 300 employees, Boswell is recognized as one of the largest and most diverse engineering firms in the State of New Jersey. Our contingent of over 100 licensed and certified professionals possess the requisite background and technical experience to

the largest and most diverse engineering firms in the State of New Jersey. Our contingent of over 100 licensed and certified professionals possess the requisite background and technical experience to successfully provide multi-disciplinary engineering services regionally, statewide, and locally throughout New Jersey and New York. Boswell's outstanding history of engineering accomplishments is long, beginning as a two-man field office concentrating on surveying and civil engineering. For more than 100 years, Boswell has successfully demonstrated its extensive experience in all aspects of professional engineering and power & energy services to federal, state, county, and local governmental agencies, as well as private-sector clients throughout the State of New Jersey. Boswell has established an exceptional reputation in every sector in which we operate. The firm's projects are completed with sound, long-lasting solutions that prioritize our clients’ needs. Boswell's contingent of licensed and certified professionals include: New Jersey Licensed Professional Engineers (PE); Certified Municipal Engineers (CME); licensed Professional Planners (PP); Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM); Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP); Certified Flood Plain Managers (CFPM); LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED-AP); Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineers (PTOE); Certified International Municipal Signal Association Professionals (IMSA); Certified Landscape Designers; Board Certified Environmental Engineers (BCEE); Professional Land Surveyors (PLS); and, NICET Certified Construction Inspectors. These licensed and/or certified individuals provide a broad base of support with professional, managerial and administrative capabilities to provide their requisite expertise on the varied projects. BOSWELL ————— aT es: 1

yo ( ) Township of West Orange Department of Engineering x y) Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Services - Se Luddington Road — Sidewalk Panel Replacement Boswell has a long history of providing consulting services to numerous New Jersey municipalities on a variety of public works, infrastructure and infrastructure maintenance, and environmental projects. These services include design, planning and analysis, engineering/environmental reports, surveys, and construction phase engineering associated with: roadway improvements; intersection improvements; traffic studies; signalization; streetscapes; development and redevelopment; curbs, sidewalks, and handicap ramps; safe routes to school; complete streets; safe streets to transit; pavement management; bridges and culverts; green infrastructure; stormwater management; drainage systems; parks and recreational facilities; emergency infrastructure and structural investigations; water systems; storm and sanitary sewers; pump stations; flood control; environmental studies and assessments; regulatory permitting; environmental compliance; site remediation; LSRP services; FEMA studies; site plans, subdivision and variance application review; municipal land use; master planning, COAH; preparation and updating of digital tax maps; geographic information systems (GIS); asset management; infrastructure maps; zoning map updates; preparation of bid documents; and engineer's cost estimates. We have also partnered with respected geotechnical and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers for the delivery of building projects. Through its long history of excellence, Boswell has consistently demonstrated its ability to assist public sector clients with regulatory compliance at the federal, state, regional & local levels of government, independent planning commissions, and non-profit organizations. We have established an excellent professional relationship with planning and engineering departments across such New Jersey organizations as NJDOT, NJDEP, NJDCA, NJ Transit, County Soil Conservation Districts, multiple Municipal Utilities Authorities. We have also established a strong reputation with many utility entities, including Veolia New Jersey, PSE&G, and First Energy. This experience has fostered considerable knowledge and expertise related to: Municipal Land Use; the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), Fair

, including Veolia New Jersey, PSE&G, and First Energy. This experience has fostered considerable knowledge and expertise related to: Municipal Land Use; the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC), NJDEP Land Resource Protection regulations, NJDEP Water Quality regulations, NJ Stormwater Management regulations; AASHTO and MUTCD regulations; ADA regulations; NJDOT Local Aid projects. Boswell also has the capability to assist its clients in accessing grants and other forms of funding. Since 2016 the firm has successfully prepared and submitted: ® Over 200 NJDOT Local Aid applications which have resulted in the award of Local Aid Grants totaling more than $50 million; NJDOT Special Transportation Aid projects Federal Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) NJDEP Green Acres Grants Program; New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB) totaling more than $198 Million. In addition, Boswell is proficient in its ability to assist clients in areas such as administrative and planning, capital programming, pavement management, recreational facilities, public bidding, GIS/Asset Management support, grants and low interest loan applications, land use, master planning, and infrastructure maintenance. Boswell ensures that the professional services rendered satisfy the established goals while maintaining total project control, a high level of technical quality, and project completion within the project’s schedule and budget. The firm’s Quality Management Plan (QMP) consistently meets our client’s needs in the most professional, cost-effective, and efficient manner. This procedure serves to ensure delivery of a quality product, exceeding expectations, providing services in a timely manner, and ultimately resulting as a benefit to the taxpayers. Boswell achieves this goal by working in partnership with our clients, contractors, and all project stakeholders. We utilize Primavera P6 as our Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool and have experienced project managers and schedulers building project planning and control systems and providing updates as each project develops from preliminary design to final design. For projects requiring multiple engineering disciplines, the designated team representative serves as the single point of contact for our clients and has the primary responsibility of monitoring and coordinating the project team