160-26 Exhibit A-Competitive Contracting Report SS4A 2026.pdf

160-26 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE COMPETITIVE CONTRACT REPORT FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL, SUUDIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLANNING Evaluation and Recommendation of an Award for the 2026 contract for professional planning and technical support services for the Safe Streets and Roads for all (SS4A), Studies and Supplemental Planning for completion of the project by August 2029. This report was prepared in accordance with the requirements of competitive contracting under the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.40A:11-4.1 et seq., for reasons explained herein. History By resolution No. 285-25 on December 9, 2025, the Township of West Orange authorize the execution of a grant agreement for the grant funding from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Safe Streets and Roads for ALL (SS4A) grant program to fund studies and supplemental planning in the amount of $450,000 that requires a 25% match of the grant amount by the Township that is equivalent to $112,500.00. Township Council for the Township of West Orange (the "Township") adopted Resolution 65-26 on March 3, 2026, which authorized the Township to utilize Competitive Contracting in lieu of public bidding to award a contract for the professional planning and technical support services. On March 12, 2026 the Township of West Orange (TOWNSHIP) advertised for bids on the Township website, with proposals due on April 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Addendum 1 was issued March 27, 2026 to answer questions. Addendum 2 was issued on April 2, 2026 to answer questions and extend the bid date to April 23, 2026. Addendum 3 was issued on April 9, 2026 to answer more questions. At the date and time designated, the following five companies submitted proposals: Boswell Engineering 330 Phillips Rd. South Hackensack, NJ 07606 CME 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 Neglia 34 Park Ave Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 NV5 412 Mt. Kemble Ave, Suite 100C Morristown, NJ 07960 Michael Baker International One Gateway Center, Suite 1601 Newark, NJ 07102

Evaluation The methodology for awarding competitive contracts is based on an evaluation and ranking, which shall include technical, management, and cost pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law. The Township formed a committee to review and evaluate proposals received. The committee members are Panayiota Reynolds, Purchasing Agent; Zayibeth Carballo, Engineer and Director of Engineering; Matthew Reiss, Sergeant for the West Orange Police Department, Jared Malveda, Assistant Municipal Engineer, and Glenn McCarthy, Administrative Analyst for the Department of Engineering. The results of the committee's assessment and scoring are: Scoring weight 1-100 Panayiota Reynolds Boswell Engineering 77 CME 77 Neglia 42 NV5 82 Michael Baker International 85 Zayibeth Carballo Boswell Engineering 79 CME 79 Neglia 28 NV5 86 Michael Baker International 92 Matthew Reiss Boswell Engineering 80 CME 76 Neglia 37 NV5 83 Michael Baker International 88 Jared Malveda Boswell Engineering 98 CME 94 Neglia 21 NV5 100 Michael Baker International 100 Glenn McCarthy Boswell Engineering 92 CME 82 Neglia 48 NV5 92 Michael Baker International 88

Total weighted score: Boswell Engineering 426 CME 408 Neglia 176 NV5 443 Michael Baker International 453 Recommendation: Based upon; their experience in performing similar work for Essex County, an existing understanding of the county roads within the Township of West Orange through their work with the County, the qualifications and experience of the staff and sub-consultants presented, and their level of understanding of the scope of work and propose technical methodology to complete the work required. The committee recommends Michael Baker International Inc. for the Award for the professional planning and technical support services for the Safe Streets and Roads for all, Studies and Supplemental Planning for completion of the project by August 2029. Submitted by: Panayiota Reynolds, QPA Enclosures