Township Council Meeting — Packet

.............................. $166.00 Per Hour Senior Landscape Architect......................................................................................... $205.00 Per Hour Landscape Architect .................................................................................................... $185.00 Per Hour Certified Tree Expert ................................................................................................... $167.00 Per Hour Associate Landscape Designer ................................................................................... $149.00 Per Hour Principal Planner ......................................................................................................... $212.00 Per Hour Professional Planner ................................................................................................... $211.00 Per Hour Senior Planner ............................................................................................................. $192.00 Per Hour Planner ........................................................................................................................ $188.00 Per Hour Senior Leadership ....................................................................................................... $214.00 Per Hour Executive Leadership .................................................................................................. $225.00 Per Hour Executive Leadership, Environmental ......................................................................... $229.00 Per Hour Managing Partner ........................................................................................................ $242.00 Per Hour MU25N.doc

Invoices - CME Associates (CME) will submit invoices to Client monthly and a final invoice upon completion of services. Payment is due upon presentation of invoice and is past due thirty days from invoice date. Client agrees to pay a finance charge of one and one-half percent per month, or the maximum rate allowed by law, on past due accounts. In the event that the invoice is not paid voluntarily and promptly, and must therefore be referred to an attorney or agency for collection, the Client agrees to pay a collection fee equal to the actual attorney or agency collection fee incurred by CME. Overtime rates are applicable after eight hours Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday, and charged at one and one-half times the quoted rate. Holidays are charged at two times the quoted rate. Expenses incurred for reproduction, postage handling, photographs and for services including subconsultants equipment and facilities not furnished by CME are charged to the Client at cost plus fifteen percent. Automobile travel may be charged at the current rate per mile allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. Standard of Care - Services performed by CME under this Agreement will be conducted in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE. Contaminated Material - It is understood that CME is not, and has no responsibility as a handler, generator, operator, treater or storer, transporter or disposer of hazardous or toxic substances found or identified at any site. Client shall undertake or arrange for, either directly or indirectly through other contractors, the handling, removal, treatment, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous substances or constituents found or identified at any site. Utilities - In the execution of the work, CME will take all reasonable precautions to avoid damage or injury to subterranean structures or utilities. The Client agrees to hold CME harmless for any damages to subterranean structures which are not called to CME's attention and/or not correctly shown on the plans furnished. Right of Entry/Worksite - Client will provide for right of entry for CME personnel and equipment necessary to complete the work. While CME will take all reasonable precautions to minimize any damage

. Right of Entry/Worksite - Client will provide for right of entry for CME personnel and equipment necessary to complete the work. While CME will take all reasonable precautions to minimize any damage to the property it is understood by Client that in the normal course of some damage may occur, the correction of which is not part of this agreement. Client shall furnish or cause to be furnished to CME all documents and information known to Client that relate to the identity, location, quantity, nature or characteristics of any hazardous or toxic substances at, on or under the site. In addition, Client will furnish or cause to be furnished such other information on surface and subsurface site conditions required by CME for proper performance of its services. CME shall be entitled to rely on Client provided documents and information in performing the services required under this Agreement; however, CME assumes no responsibility or liability for their accuracy or completeness. CME will not direct, supervise or control the work of contractors or their subcontractors. subcontractor's) safety measures. CME services will not include a review or evaluation of the contractor's (or CME shall be responsible only for its activities and that of its employees on any site. Neither the professional activities nor the presence of CME or its employees or subcontractors on a site shall imply that CME controls the operations of others, nor shall this be construed to be an acceptance by CME of any responsibility for jobsite safety. Indemnification - To the full extent permitted by law, Client shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CME and its subcontractors, consultants, agents, officers, directors and employees (herein collectively referred to as Engineer) from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, whether direct, indirect or consequential, including but not limited to fees and charges of attorneys and court and arbitration costs, arising out of or resulting from the services of work of Engineer or any claims against Engineer arising from the acts, omissions of work of others, unless it is proven in a court of competent jurisdiction that the Engineer is guilty of negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the services and such negligence or willful misconduct was the sole cause of the damages, claims and liabilities. Client agrees to indemnify and

of negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the services and such negligence or willful misconduct was the sole cause of the damages, claims and liabilities. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Engineer from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, direct or indirect, and consequential damages, including but not limited to fees and charges of attorneys and court and arbitration costs, brought by any person or entity, or claims against Engineer which arise out of, are related to, or are based upon, the actual or threatened dispersal, discharge, escape, release or saturation or smoke, vapors, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, toxic chemical, radioactive materials, liquids, gases or any other material, upon, in or into the surface or subsurface soil; water or watercourse; objects; or any tangible or intangible matter. To the fullest extent permitted by law, such indemnification shall apply regardless of the fault, negligence, breach of warranty or contract or strict liability of Engineer. This indemnification shall not apply to claims, damages, losses or expenses which are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be the sole result of negligence or willful misconduct by the Engineer of obligations under this Agreement. Limitations of Liability - CME's total liability to Client for any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses or damages whatsoever arising out of, or in any way related to, this Agreement from any cause or causes, including but not limited to CME's negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract or breach of warranty, shall not exceed the total contract amount for the services provided by CME or $50,000, whichever is less. In no event shall CME be liable for consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of use or loss of profits, incurred by Client or their subsidiaries or successors, regardless of whether such claim is based upon alleged breach of contract, willful misconduct, or negligent act or omission. Professional services rendered for a Client shall be provided for that Client. The Client is responsible for the proper operation and use of the subject facilities and/or report and nothing herein shall provide any rights to any third party. The Client, in authorizing CME to proceed, acknowledges that the professional responsibility is limited. Termination - This

nd/or report and nothing herein shall provide any rights to any third party. The Client, in authorizing CME to proceed, acknowledges that the professional responsibility is limited. Termination - This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon fourteen (14) days written notice in the event of substantial failure by the other party to perform in accordance with the terms hereof. Such termination shall not be effective if that substantial failure has been remedied before expiration of the period specified in the written notice. In the event of termination, CME shall be paid for services performed to the termination notice date plus reasonable termination expenses. In the event of termination, or suspension for more than three (3) months, prior to completion of all work contemplated by this Agreement, CME may complete such analyses and records as are necessary to complete its files and may also complete a report on the services performed to the date of notice of termination or suspension. The expenses of termination or suspension shall include all direct costs of CME in completing such analyses, records and reports. Assigns - The Client may not delegate, assign, sublet or transfer his duties or interests in this Agreement without the written consent of CME. This agreement shall not create any rights or benefits to parties other than the Client and CME, except such other rights as may be specifically called for herein. MU25N.doc

349-24 December 10, 2024 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange obtained the services of CME Associates of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey and Manal Baba, Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) and formerly of T&M of Middletown, New Jersey to provide professional services to remediate contaminated soil and groundwater at the Lindsley Avenue Bus Garage, 6 Lindsley Avenue, associated with a former leaking underground storage tank; and WHEREAS, to comply with New Jersey’s Site Remediation Reform Act and administrative and technical requirements for this site, additional professional remediation services are required; and WHEREAS, to meet the requirements of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) groundwater sampling per the Monitored Natural Attenuation guidance; and WHEREAS, the goal of this work is for the LSRP to address administrative and technical requirements for groundwater monitoring in accordance with NJDEP; and WHEREAS, the firm of CME Associates prepared a proposal dated November 25, 2024 to provide groundwater sampling and LSRP Services at the former DPW garage at 6 Lindsley Avenue for a fee not to exceed $112,700.00; and WHEREAS, CME Associates responded to the Township’s 2024 Request for Professional Qualifications; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer finds the proposal acceptable; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist for this work; and WHEREAS, the Township Council concurs in the foregoing NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that a Professional Services contract be awarded to CME Associates, 3759 Highway 1 South, Suite 100, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852, Manal Baba, LSRP, to provide professional services associated with the groundwater monitoring and LSRP services at the former DPW garage at

6 Lindsley Avenue for compliance with NJDEP in accordance with their proposal dated November 25, 2024 for a fee not to exceed $112,700.00. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Bill Rutherford, Council President Adopted: December 10, 2024 I certify funds are available from: John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer Account Number 03-2662-21-0100-010 Downtown Redevelopment $112,700.00

349-24 Zayibeth Carballo Director, Municipal Engineer Department of Engineering Township of West Orange 25 Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 zcarballo@westorange.org November 25, 2024 James Abbott Interim Business Administrator 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 policechief@wopd.org Re: Proposal for Professional Services – Groundwater Monitoring and LSRP Services Lindsley Avenue Bus Garage; 6 Lindsley Avenue Township of West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey NJDEP CASE #88-11-10-1526 – PI#014425 Dear Ms. Carballo: CME Associates (CME) is pleased to submit this proposal to the Township of West Orange (Client) to continue Professional Environmental and Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) Services at the Lindsley Avenue Bus Garage at 6 Lindsley Avenue in West Orange. The proposed scope of work is prepared to satisfy the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) requirements stated in the Administrative Requirements for Remediation of Contaminated Sites (ARRCS Rule, N.J.A.C. 26:C) and the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (Tech Rule, N.J.A.C. 7:26E), in accordance with New Jersey’s Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA). The scope of work is required to complete the required groundwater sampling per the Monitored Natural Attenuation guidance document, it is recommended that 8 rounds of sampling be collected to support MNA following the completion of excavation. A recent NJDEP Form was released and included a request to conduct eight (8) consecutive quarterly groundwater sampling that demonstrates decreasing trend in contaminants’ concentration as a requirement to propose Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) as an effective Ground Water Remedial Action for the site. (N.J.A.C. 7:26C-7.5(c)3i). Four quarterly sampling events were completed (were included

Proposal for Professional Services –Groundwater Monitoring and Reporting Re: Lindsley Avenue Bus Garage; 6 Lindsley Avenue November 25, 2024 Page 2 of 6 in the previous proposal), therefore four (4) additional rounds are required by the NJDEP Regulations. BACKGROUND Based on the review of the history of the Site, impacted soil and groundwater with benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes (BTEX) above the NJDEP SRS and GWQS were detected at three separate areas of concern associated with discharges from former 2,000-gallon gasoline Underground Storage Tank (UST), former 550-gallon waste oil UST, former 3,000-gallon gasoline UST, and former 2,000-gallon gasoline UST. Free-phase product was detected at different wells. A recovery program, which consisted of pumping free-phase product from these wells, was subsequently implemented. Localized free-phase product within the overburden water unit has been observed in monitoring well MW-5. The free -phase product observed within MW-5 may have originated from either of the former 2,000-gallon USTs and appears to have migrated downgradient along the general groundwater flow directions within the overburden water-bearing unit. It is postulated that historical product discharges from the former USTs combined with the discontinuation or breach of the natural low permeability barrier (organic clay and silt layer) may have created preferential pathways for the free-phase product and dissolved phase to move downward and impact the deeper overburden water-bearing unit at the Site. A remedial action was implemented using High Vacuum Extraction (HVE) treatment system at MW-5. HVE was utilized to remove accumulated product in MW-5 for few years and reduce residual product in soil. During the most recent sampling event at Lindsley Avenue, approximately half a foot of free product was identified in MW-5. Monitoring the recovery of the product in the well and the measurements of product thickness in MW-5 showed that the product is frequently being accumulated after the HVE applications. In August 2022, a product and impacted soil delineation investigation was completed at the area around MW-5. The conducted investigation included soil borings, soil sampling, temporary wells and groundwater sampling to identify the limits of product impacts in the vicinity of MW-5. The results of the investigation/delineation identified the

ded soil borings, soil sampling, temporary wells and groundwater sampling to identify the limits of product impacts in the vicinity of MW-5. The results of the investigation/delineation identified the approximate limits of impacted soil in the vicinity of MW-5 and the source area in the vicinity of former fuel oil/gasoline USTs. Therefore, CME completed the removal of contaminated soil within this area to eliminate the source of the product at this location and avoid the migration of the contaminated groundwater