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Packet · Aug 12, 2025

Township Council Meeting — Packet

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE CHECKLIST Municipal Engineering PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TITLE:____________________________________________ SUBMISSION DATE: December 03, 2024 at 1:00PM. The following items are required to be included with the sealed submission:  Qualification Statement  Non-Collusion Affidavit  Statement of Ownership Disclosure  Insurance Requirement Acknowledgement Form  Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Notice Acknowledgement  Copy of your Business Registration Certificate as issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue  Acknowledgement of Corrections, Additions or Deletions Form  Non- Conflict of Interest Declaration  Political Disclosure Certification  Iranian Disclosure Statement  Russia-Belarus Certification  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Reminder: Please submit one (1) original and one (1) additional copy must be on a USB stick/flash drive/external hard drive. If a company has multiple services, a separate Qualification packet for each service should be submitted. Page | 48

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EXHIBIT B

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MATRIXNEWORLD Engineering Progress 2025 MUNICIPAL RATES TITLE RATE Principal $200 Senior Technical Director $195 Senior Project Manager $190 Technical Director $185 Senior Technical Manager $180 Project Manager $175 Senior Project Professional | $170 Project Professional $165 Senior Project Specialist $160 Project Specialist $155 Senior Technical Professional | $150 Senior Technical Specialist $140 Technical Specialist $130 Senior Data/Field Specialist | $120 Data/Field Specialist $115 Senior Technical Assistant $110 Technical Assistant $100 Junior Technical Assistant $95 Junior Data/Field Technician $85

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191-25 August 12, 2025 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, CONSULTING AND MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS, LLC (“CME”) responded to the Township’s Request for Qualifications pursuant to a fair and open process for the award of a professional services agreement for Municipal Engineering Services (the “Contract”), through December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, CME has agreed to provide Municipal Engineering Services for the remainder of the calendar year 2025 not to exceed $350,000, pursuant to the requirements, terms and conditions set forth in the professional services agreement annexed hereto as Attachment “A;” and NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement, in the form annexed hereto, to retain CME to provide Engineering Consulting Services for the Township on the terms and conditions set forth therein; and it is further RESOLVED that notice of this award shall be available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak Council President Adopted: August 12, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from: Account No. JOHN C. DITINYAK, CFO

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AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of the ____ day of August, 2025 between the Township of West Orange, a Municipal Corporation, in the County of Essex, and the State of New Jersey (hereinafter referred to as the “Township”), having its principal offices at 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey; and CONSULTING AND MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS, LLC, (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”), having its principal offices at 379 US Route 1 South- Suite 100 Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852. WHEREAS, on or about November 13, 2024 the Township issued Request for Qualifications for Professional Services, (the “RFQ”) seeking to award a Professional Services Agreement for Environmental Consulting Services; and WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the Contractor submitted a proposal in response to the RFQ, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A,” seeking award of the Contract for Engineering Consulting Services (the “Contract”) for the scheduled hourly rates that are annexed hereto as Exhibit “B” not to exceed $350,000. WITNESSETH 1. The Contractor hereby covenants and agrees to furnish and deliver to the Township, Engineering Consulting Services consistent with the scope of services as set forth in the RFQ and the Contractor’s Proposal submitted on December 3, 2024 (the “Proposal”) for the scheduled hourly rates set forth in the Proposal. 2. In the event of any conflicts between the terms and conditions set forth in the RFQ and the Proposal, the terms and conditions set forth in the RFQ shall govern. 3. The Contractor acknowledges that it has read N.J.S.A. 10:2-1, et. seq. (Discrimination in Employment on Public Works; contract Provision), the terms of which are incorporated herein as if expressly set forth at length, and the contractor agrees to comply with and be bound by the terms thereof. 4. Neither this Agreement nor the monies to become due hereunder are assignable. 5. The term of this Agreement for services is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Either party may seek to terminate this Agreement with 30-days written notice. 6. The acceptance of payment by the Contractor shall constitute a release of any claims or liabilities of any nature whatsoever, if any, owing to the Contractor from the Township, its agents, servants and employees. 7. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Township, its agents, servants

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of any nature whatsoever, if any, owing to the Contractor from the Township, its agents, servants and employees. 7. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Township, its agents, servants and employees from and against any and all losses, damage, liabilities, and expenses which may arise or be claimed against the Township, its agents, servants and employees, consequent upon or arising out of or in connection with the within Agreement. 4920-3528-7827, v. 1

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8. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any claim shall be brought in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably consents to the service of process of any of the aforementioned courts in any such action or proceeding by the mailing of copies thereof to it by regular mail. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably waives any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such claim, suit, proceeding, or action in such respective jurisdictions 9. This agreement is effective as of Township’s adoption of an authorizing resolution by the Township’s governing body. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals, or caused these presents to be signed by their proper corporate officers, and caused these corporate seals to be affixed hereto. ATTEST: CONSULTING AND MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS, LLC ______________________________ Name: ______________________________ Name: TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE ATTEST: _____________________________ KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C TOWNSHIP CLERK 4920-3528-7827, v. 1 BY: __________________________ MAYOR SUSAN McCARTNEY

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EXHIBIT A

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—————eE—_™”"—"-— ——i“‘<i;S = — Consulting & Municipal ENGINEERS December 3, 2024 Ms. Panayiota Reynolds Purchasing Agent, RPPS, QPA Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Re: Request for Qualifications — 2025 Municipal Engineering Services Dear Ms. Reynolds, Thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications for 2025 Municipal Engineering Services for the Township of West Orange. CME Associates, with 41 years of experience, is committed to providing personalized, efficient, and cost-effective services. We are confident in our ability to meet the Township’s municipal engineering needs. Our submission includes firm qualifications, key personnel resumes, a government client list, project awards, required forms, and our rate schedule. Our expertise spans municipal engineering, traffic, geotechnical, water/wastewater, planning, environmental services, GIS, and construction administration. We are well-versed in Municipal Land Use Law and regulations from NJDEP, NJDOT, and the Pinelands Commission. With seven (7) New Jersey offices, our proximity ensures responsive service and meeting attendance. If selected, |, Trevor J. Taylor, PE, PP, CME, CFM, (ttaylor@cmeusai.com, T. 732-462- 7400) a Senior Vice President with the firm, will serve as principal in charge of the account, supported by CME’s multidisciplinary team. * Thank you for your consideration. Please contact us with any questions. Very truly yours, IATES i -_ revor J\Taylor, PE, PP, CME, CFM Senior Vice President CONSULTING AND MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS LLC NJ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION NO. 24GA28359000 Barnegat + Berlin » Camden + Howell » Medford » Monmouth Junction Parlin

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ENGINEERS • SURVEYORS • PLANNERS • LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS Barnegat • Berlin • Camden • Howell • Medford • Monmouth Junction • Parlin WWW.CMEUSA1.COM

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