Township Council Meeting - Thursday — Packet

225-25 AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of the 16th day of October, 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 $25,000. 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

ms 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 and employees from and against any and all losses, damage, liabilities, and expenses 4930-5038-7291, v. 1

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. 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 CARNEVALE, R.M.C TOWNSHIP CLERK 4930-5038-7291, v. 1 BY: __________________________ MAYOR SUSAN McCARTNEY

EXHIBIT A

—————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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CONTENTS Section 1: General Information History/Firm Profile/Services Section 2: Experience of the Firm • Municipal Services • County Consulting Services • Alternative Energy • Construction Phase Services • Environmental • Geographic Information Systems • Geotechnical • Hydraulics and Storm Drainage • Land Surveying • Landscape Architecture and Forestry • MEP Services • Parks and Recreation • Planning/Affordable Housing Administrative Services / Land Use Permitting • Redevelopment • Site Development/Civil Engineering • Structural • Transportation/Traffic • Wastewater • Water Resources Section 3: Resumes of Key Staff Section 4: Government Clients/References Section 5: Awards Section 6: Forms Section 7: Cost Proposal

GENERAL INFORMATION & EXPERIENCE OF THE FIRM ASSOCIATES

History 40+ YEARS IN Founded in 1983, CME Associates is one of New Jersey’s leading professional services firms. 400+ EMPLOYEES Professional excellence is the cornerstone of our success. We recognize the importance of technical expertise and focus on innovative ways to deliver cost-effective and technically-sound services in a timely manner. Our team of over 400 professionals and staff are committed to exceeding expectations. BUSINESS Our integrated services combine planning, advanced civil, geotechnical & structural engineering, surveying, permitting, and landscape architecture, into one unique practice. From an initial concept through development and construction, CME delivers public projects solutions to a broad range of government clients. Throughout our history, we have established relationships and lines of communication with municipal, state and federal regulators that enable us to become a value-added partner to our clients. Leadership President/Chief Executive Officer Anand (Andy) Paluri, PE, PTOE Executive Advisor David J. Samuel, PE, PP, CME Executive Vice Presidents Robert L. Churchill, PE, PP, CME Jay B. Cornell, PE, PP, CME Michael J. McClelland, PE, PP, CME John J. Stefani, PE, PLS, PP, CME Gregory R. Valesi, PE, PP, CME, CFM, CPWM Senior Vice Presidents Keith Chiaravallo, PE, CME James J. Mellett, PE, CFM Robert Russo, PE, PP, CME Trevor J. Taylor, PE, PP, CME, CFM Behram Turan, PE, LSRP

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