129-26 (Exhibit A) STV-consultant-ageement_2026-01-05.pdf

Gregory Avenue and Lowell Avenue Safe Routes to School Preliminary Engineering, Final Design, and Construction Engineering Services Page 1 Preliminary Engineering – Scope of Work I. Project Description The Township of West Orange Gregory Avenue and Lowell Avenue Safe Routes to School project is a pedestrian safety improvement project that will enhance public safety, ADA accessibility, modes of transportation, and the quality of life within the Gregory Elementary School Area of West Orange. The project is a grassroots effort developed from resident input, with strong community support. Parents emphasize the need for these improvements, as children currently face hazardous conditions when walking to and from Gregory Elementary School. The proposed improvements include installing sidewalks, replacing/reconstructing existing sidewalks in poor condition, installing ADA compliant curb ramps with detectable warning surfaces, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian flashing beacons, and LED flashing stop signs. The proposed sidewalk will be constructed along the west side of Gregory Avenue from Lawrence Avenue to Helen Avenue and along the east side of Lowell Avenue from Lawrence Avenue to Helen Avenue. The existing sidewalk will be reconstructed along the west side of Gregory Avenue from Helen Avenue to Walker Road and along the east side of Lowell Avenue from Helen Avenue to Walker Road. Pedestrian flashing beacons and LED flashing stop signs will be installed on both roads at the Helen Avenue and Lawrence Avenue intersections. The project will establish a safer, calmer route that encourages and accommodates a greater number of students walking to and from school. Coupled with infrastructure upgrades and an education and awareness campaign, West Orange will create a safer walking environment for students while also increasing awareness among motorists. The activities/tasks described herein are to perform the Preliminary Engineering and Final Design services, and ultimately, to prepare the contract bid documents and perform construction services for the construction of the aforementioned improvements.

Gregory Avenue and Lowell Avenue Safe Routes to School Preliminary Engineering, Final Design, and Construction Engineering Services Page 2 Preliminary Engineering – Scope of Work Scope of Services A. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CONTROLS 1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT STV will maintain open communications with the designated person in responsible charge (RC) of this West Orange project and team, including but not limited to the Township Engineer and Assistant Township Engineer, to effectively develop a conceptual safety improvement plan and perform preliminary engineering in an expeditious manner. We will prepare monthly invoices, progress reports, and schedule updates. It is anticipated that the project duration will be an estimated 10 months. This scope shall include any and all equipment, material, licensing, insurance, personnel and training as necessary to complete said scope in both a safe and timely manner. STV personnel and subconsultants will be fully trained, attentive, and responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of others in their group. They will also be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment and safety measures as needed. 2. EXECUTE PE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ACTION PLAN (PIAP) (3874) STV will follow a PE Public Involvement Action Plan (PIAP) which includes, at minimum, creating a database of known stakeholders, hold meetings with local officials, citizens groups and other stakeholders impacted by the proposed project. Stakeholders for this project will include but are not limited to: the school district, local residents, Township of West Orange, Essex County, local police, and fire a n d emergency service providers. a. Coordination Meetings STV personnel will be available to attend coordination/status meetings with the RC and team throughout the design phase. STV will prepare for and attend coordination/status meetings and will prepare meeting summaries documenting within 1 week of each meeting, which will be distributed to the RC and team. Additional coordination meetings include Local Officials Briefings and Stakeholder Meetings. STV will

1 week of each meeting, which will be distributed to the RC and team. Additional coordination meetings include Local Officials Briefings and Stakeholder Meetings. STV will identify critical stakeholders and coordinate with those stakeholders, RC and team. STV will coordinate the timing of stakeholder meetings with seasonal schedules. STV will assist and coordinate with the RC and team in identifying pertinent project stakeholders and property owners. This task will be a high priority through the development of the design, STV will coordinate with these entities by having discussions with them regarding the improvements within the vicinity of their properties and any short-term and long-term impacts that may exist either during the construction and/or in the final (post construction) condition. The intention is to obtain early “buy-in” from all entities to achieve a successful and timely delivery of the project. This will include, but not be limited to, obtaining right-of-entry agreements, temporary construction easements, permanent easements, etc., as necessary. b. Stakeholder Meetings STV will prepare for and attend two (2) stakeholder meetings to coordinate with locals on project details, schedule and design modifications that impact their property/businesses (access impacts and ROW impacts). c. Public Information Center (3865) STV will effectively coordinate with the RC and team to develop a Public Information Center (PIC) to inform and receive input from local residents and business owners. STV will prepare public information plan displays and a project website (assuming that the PIC will be offered both virtually and in-person), including a power point presentation, and concept plan(s). The STV team (including subconsultants if needed) will attend the PIC. STV will also prepare and mail PIC invitations, prepare comment forms and

Gregory Avenue and Lowell Avenue Safe Routes to School Preliminary Engineering, Final Design, and Construction Engineering Services Page 3 Preliminary Engineering – Scope of Work record incoming comments and provide responses to comments. 3. QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL A project specific Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) plan will be implemented for this project through the following tasks: • Adherence to our Corporate Quality Assurance Plan (CQAP) and Project Specific QA/QC Plan • Assignment of appropriate staff for completion of the various tasks and quality reviews • Bi-weekly internal project status meetings The QA/QC team has the ability to work independently of the STV production/design team, so that quality control documents and other deliverables are of high quality. The QA/QC team will initially consult with the production/design team to establish major milestone reviews and will only participate during the QA/QC reviews to ensure they are examining the project objectively and following through on comments made by any reviewers. Subconsultants will be required to comply with STV’s Plan and submit their own QA/QC plan for inclusion in STV’s Plan. STV will maintain close coordination with subconsultants and will conduct periodic visits to monitor progress of their work to ensure compatibility with our work and compliance with assignment needs, scope, schedule, and budget. Internal project-specific reviews will be conducted and documented using STV’s own standard checklists for all submissions, in full compliance with NJDOT and federal standards and/or regulations. 4. INITIATE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING (3005) STV attend the kickoff meeting with the RC and team to discuss the scope of work of the project. STV will prepare the Meeting Minutes documenting the kickoff meeting. B. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING 1. SURVEY a. Conduct Boundary and Topographic Survey (3020) (AmerCom) STV will develop base mapping which will include the utilization of As-Built plans, MrSID aerials, and best available LiDAR or digital elevation model

(3020) (AmerCom) STV will develop base mapping which will include the utilization of As-Built plans, MrSID aerials, and best available LiDAR or digital elevation model (DEM). This mapping will supplement the survey and may be utilized in presentation displays and materials. This level mapping will be used to determine the location of the proposed curbline such that ADA standards are adhered to with respect to sidewalk widths. This will also enable the project to be advanced while the comprehensive project survey is being developed. The preliminary engineering and final design will require topographic survey and mapping within the project area at the Gregory Elementary School neighborhood including the intersections of Lowell Avenue and Gregory Avenue with Lawrence Avenue, Helen Avenue, and Walker Road. This task will be conducted by STV’s subconsultant, AmerCom Corporation (AmerCom). For this task, STV will coordinate with AmerCom to determine the right-of-way (ROW) limits relative to existing improvements along the corridor, alignment of the existing curb-line, and cartway within the roadway, any and all encroachments, obstructions, abutting buildings and other items of concern or interest to full access the adequacy of the design needs and plan coverage. AmerCom’s Technical and Price proposals are provided with this proposal and are incorporated as part of this overall proposal. All work will be in accordance with the standards set forth in the Laws of the State of New Jersey Statutory Reference NJSA 45:8-28(e) and more specifically, the administrative rules and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and contained in N.J.A.C. 13:40-5.1. Roadway cross-sections will be surveyed at 50-foot intervals, centerline intersections, changes of course, and any other critical locations, and will include

Gregory Avenue and Lowell Avenue Safe Routes to School Preliminary Engineering, Final Design, and Construction Engineering Services Page 4 Preliminary Engineering – Scope of Work pavement centerline, pavement gutters (or bottom of curb - as applicable), top of curb or edge of pavement (as applicable), ground at approx. right-of-way line, ground at point 10 feet outside of right-of-way. Additionally, elevations will be obtained at each driveway opening (at the gutter and at the right-of-way line), and to 25 feet beyond each intersection at cross streets. Visible physical features will be located within the right-of-way of the roads, including pavement limits, curbing (top and bottom of curb), sidewalks, walls (top and bottom), fences, driveways, signs, striping, utility poles, trees, fire hydrants, walkways, steps, etc. Visible and accessible sanitary and drainage structures (including inverts and pipe sizes) within the survey limits as described above will be surveyed and shown on the plan. The topographical mapping will depict spot elevations and contours at a one-foot contour intervals. Vertical data will be tied into National Geodetic Survey Control and will be relative to NAVD 1988. The topographic survey will be tied to NAD 1983. The locations of underground utilities, as identified by subsurface utility engineering (SUE), will be identified, surveyed, and incorporated on the base plans. b. Prepare Survey Control Report (3015) (AmerCom) This task will be conducted by STV’s subconsultant, AmerCom. AmerCom will establish primary and photogrammetry control and prepare the Survey Control Report. STV will review the report. c. Prepare Base Maps (3025) (AmerCom) This task will be conducted by STV’s subconsultant, AmerCom. Base maps will be developed depicting in detail the required existing topography. The base maps will also include the baseline information, existing contours and existing right of way deed/title search results. The deed and title searches will be completed as needed to fully execute the project. STV will be responsible to review the base mapping

existing right of way deed/title search results. The deed and title searches will be completed as needed to fully execute the project. STV will be responsible to review the base mapping for accuracy and conformance. STV will visit the site to verify and evaluate the existing conditions along the study corridor. The corridor will also be evaluated for compliance with the latest ADA standards and requirements at various existing ADA facility types. Existing ramps, sidewalks, pedestrian facilities, crosswalks, obstructions, etc. will be evaluated per the ADA criteria, and locations where facilities are non-existent will be noted. There are six (6) unsignalized intersections and one (1) signalized intersection which will require ADA assessment. Please see attached AmerCom’s scope of work and cost estimate. 2. GEOMETRICS AND ROADWAY a. Prepare Horizontal and Vertical Geometry (3030) STV will develop the project geometry based on the desired vision for the project, pedestrian and bicyclist safety concerns, and the approved elements of the grant application. The design will entail replacing/improving the curb and sidewalks, installing ADA compliant ramps with detectable warning surfaces, pavement markings such as high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian flashing beacons, LED flashing stop signs, signage, and associated improvements. Preliminary design of the curb ramps is necessary throughout the corridor as the ROW is constrained and will be impacted by the installation of compliant ramps or sidewalk. There are six (6) unsignalized intersections and one (1) signalized intersection within the project limits. The proposed geometry will be tied to the existing base map and designed according to NJDOT and AASHTO criteria. The calculated geometry combined with final roadway section, ADA facilities, and grading are necessary to determine right of way, utility, and environmental impacts.

Gregory Avenue and Lowell Avenue Safe Routes to School Preliminary Engineering, Final Design, and Construction Engineering Services Page 5 Preliminary Engineering – Scope of Work b. Prepare Preliminary Roadway Plans (3070) The preliminary roadway drawings will be prepared to a level of detail required to clearly indicate resulting impacts, including any ROW, private property, cartway, crosswalk, curb alignment, sidewalk, ADA ramps, driveways, and associated impacts. In addition to the horizontal and vertical geometry, the preliminary roadway plans will include sidewalk, curbing, ramps, driveways, hydrants, utility poles, lights, trees, street features, grading, existing drainage and stormwater management facilities, traffic engineering facility locations, right of way and private property impacts. As part of the Preliminary Roadway Plan development, the development of alternate critical cross-sections to depict potential roadway design elements such as lane, shoulder, and border widths, and cross slopes will be performed. These sections will show and provide dimensions for roadside details such as sidewalk, ADA ramps, sidewalk enhancements, cut and fill slopes, ROW line, roadway width, and associated improvements. They will be used to identify and quantify impacts. The full set of preliminary plans that will be drafted under this task may include the following: Roadway: • Key Sheet (1 Sheet) • Construction Plan Legend (1 Sheet) • Estimate-Distribution of Quantities (1 Sheet) • Construction Plans (4 Sheets) • Curb ramp layout details (5 Sheets) • Typical Sections (2 Sheets) • Preliminary Signing and Striping Plans (4 Sheets) • Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (4 Sheets) • Pedestrian Flashing Beacon Plan (4 Sheets) • Preliminary Staging/Maintenance and Protection of Traffic/Detour Plans (8 Sheets) • Tie Sheets (2 Sheets) • Construction Details (10 Sheets) • Electrical Details (2 Sheets) Other:

ic/Detour Plans (8 Sheets) • Tie Sheets (2 Sheets) • Construction Details (10 Sheets) • Electrical Details (2 Sheets) Other: • Utility Relocation Plans (4 Sheets) 3. TRAFFIC a. Determine Traffic Engineering Facility Locations (3090) STV will establish the pedestrian flashing beacon location layout. STV will prepare conceptual level plans for the layout of lighting design, signs, regulatory traffic control devices and flashing beacon design to determine any associated right-of-way or easement needs. STV will also identify and resolve any potential underground or aerial utility conflicts. STV will coordinate with the municipality and investigate converting Lowell Avenue to a one-way street to enable the sidewalk to be built completely within the existing cartway. 4. DRAINAGE / H&H / SWM a. Prepare Preliminary Drainage Design (3085) There are limited drainage structures within the project limits. The existing inlets conditions will be evaluated. Bicycle safe grates and curb pieces will be installed at all substandard inlets within the project

Gregory Avenue and Lowell Avenue Safe Routes to School Preliminary Engineering, Final Design, and Construction Engineering Services Page 6 Preliminary Engineering – Scope of Work limits. No hydraulic modeling is anticipated. Drainage design and improvements are not anticipated. STV will investigate alternatives to avoid triggering the NJDEP SWM Rules by reducing cartway widths such that new sidewalk (impervious area) is offset by the removal of existing roadway pavement area. Additionally, STV will investigate using porous concrete sidewalk to minimize added impervious surface area. This proposal does not include SWM analysis. If deemed a major development, supplemental services will be required. Obtain Maps for Storm Water Management Rules Compliance STV will obtain soil survey maps from the NRCS and Land Use maps from NJDEP for the study area, and a USGS Digital Elevation Model. All maps will be geo-referenced to the state plane coordinate system to delineate the drainage areas and compute the hydrologic parameters. Prepare Drainage Area Maps STV will produce drainage area maps for the study area. STV will delineate the watershed boundaries that contribute storm-water runoff to the project site. The drainage area boundaries will be field verified, and any additional drainage features identified that may alter the hydrologic characteristic of the watershed will be added. Perform Preliminary Storm Water Management (SWM) Analysis As previously mentioned, if the project exceeds the thresholds for triggering the NJDEP SWM Rules. STV will prepare calculations to determine the required water treatment and TSS percentage removal as well as water quantity volume. STV will analyze and design the SWM for flood control in accordance with NJDEP rules. Finding suitable locations for SWM BMPs will be conducted under this task. Using the soil test pits and lab analysis, any proposed basins will be designed in accordance with the BMP Manual. b. Prepare Detailed