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LAFAYATTE PLAYGROUND 20 Park Ave | West Orange, NJ 07052-5517 November 14, 2025 Bill Kehoe West Orange Recreation 60 1/2 Cherry St West Orange, NJ 07052 Dear Bill Kehoe: Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. is delighted to provide West Orange Recreation with this playground equipment proposal. This design was developed with your specific needs in mind, and we look forward to discussing this project further with you to ensure your complete satisfaction. Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. is confident that this proposal will satisfy West Orange Recreation’s functional, environmental, and safety requirements -- and most importantly -- bring joy and excitement to the children and families directly benefiting from your new playground. You have our personal commitment to support this project and your organization in every manner possible, and we look forward to developing a long-standing relationship with West Orange Recreation. We appreciate your consideration and value this opportunity to earn your business. Sincerely, Scott Tumminello Sales Representative Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. PO Box 844 Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 www.benshaffer.com www.bciburke.com Phone: 973-663-2021 Fax: 973-663-4615 Email: scott@benshaffer.com Proposal 130-210234-1 | 11/14/2025

Cooperative purchasing options Playgrounds without all the paperwork Purchasing with contracts may sound intimidating, but getting your community playspace doesn’t need to be a painful process of writing specifications, issuing RFP’s and jumping through hoops – it can be simplified – we promise! As you continue planning for your new playground, review the Purchasing Contracts offered through our partners. Equalis Group Equalis is an innovative cooperative purchasing organization that believes in the power of partnership and that when you work together you achieve more. The basic premise of the Equalis cooperative purchasing organization is to leverage the combined buying power of all members for better pricing and favorable contract terms. Equalis Group uses the lead agency model for competitively bid contracts, provides our participants the savings they expect and offers efficiencies and peace of mind within the procurement process. It is our mission to continuously improve the measurable and meaningful impact of cooperative services for everyone throughout the supply chain. GOVMVMT GOVMVMT is a non-profit group purchasing organization that meets the highest industry standards while putting the public’s interest at the forefront of everything they do. Each one of GOVMVMT’s first-class suppliers has consciously joined their mission to create the most credible, ethical, and public agency-focused non-profit cooperative purchasing program in the country. GSA Federal parks, child development programs, military bases and other agencies are a major priority for BCI Burke, and agencies can purchase Burke playgrounds through Burke’s GSA contract for installation virtually anywhere in the world. Omnia Partners OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (Subsidiary National IPA) is the largest and most experienced organization in purchasing and supply chain management. Comprised of participants and suppliers in the public sector, we bring together industry-leading buying power and world-class suppliers to offer an extensive portfolio of competitively solicited and publicly awarded contracts and partnerships. OMNIA Partners is proud to offer more value and resources to state and local government, higher education, K-12 education and non-profits. Sourcewell As a leader in cooperative purchasing, Sourcewell is passionate about helping members fulfill their public service

and local government, higher education, K-12 education and non-profits. Sourcewell As a leader in cooperative purchasing, Sourcewell is passionate about helping members fulfill their public service missions. Sourcewell builds strong relationships with members and vendors to develop practical solutions together. The easiest way to Join Our Movement is to call your local Representative at 800.266.1250 or visit bciburke.com/rep. Our passion is bringing play to communities like yours and we can’t wait to help you get started! Contract # 010521-BUR 47QSMA20D08NL | 47QSMA20D08NM bciburke.com 800.266.i250

Rain Drops Activity Panel Create the perfect play area for children with Burke’s Interactive Play Panels. The play panels encourage exploration, interaction and develop fine-motor skills for children with all abilities. Straight Overhead Overhead events build upper body strength and endurance, improve eye-hand coordination and elevate children’s selfconfidence. Odyssey Post Link - Double This awesome climber creates a more advanced and complex climbing experience on a playground structure. Kids love a challenge, and this deck link provides them with options to climb around, through or over!

VIPER® SLIDE The Viper Slide can’t be tamed, but kids love trying! Viper’s exciting twisty and fast serpentine action is guaranteed to generate incredible high-energy fun and safe, healthy play. 3.5" Arch Swing Swings help children develop coordination and balance while providing an engaging sensory experience. Verve® IV XS Verve Climbers provide random paths for children to climb on the inside or outside, vertically or traverse.

LAFAYATTE PLAYGROUND 20 Park Ave | West Orange, NJ 07052-5517 DESIGN SUMMARY Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. is very pleased to present this Proposal for consideration for the Lafayatte Playground located in West Orange. BCI Burke Company, LLC has been providing recreational playground equipment for over 100 years and has developed the right mix of world-class capabilities to meet the initial and continuing needs of West Orange Recreation. We believe our proposal will meet or exceed your project’s requirements and will deliver the greatest value to you. The following is a summary of some of the key elements of our Proposal: • • • • • • Project Name: Project Number: User Capacity: Age Groups: Dimensions: Designer: Lafayatte Playground 130-210234-1 105 5 to 12, 2 to 5 79' 11" x 49' 8" Kathleen Yttri Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. has developed a custom playground configuration based on the requirements as they have been presented for the Lafayatte Playground playground project. Our custom design will provide a safe and affordable playground environment that is aesthetically pleasing, full of fun for all users and uniquely satisfies your specific requirements. In addition, proposal # 130-210234-1 has been designed with a focus on safety, and is fully compliant with ASTM F1487 and CPSC playground safety standards. We invite you to review this proposal for the Lafayatte Playground project and to contact us with any questions that you may have. Thank you in advance for giving us the opportunity to make this project a success. Proposal 130-210234-1 | 11/14/2025

SERIES LINE: 12 49' 8" Lafayatte Playground West Orange, NJ 07052-5517 Nucleus | Intensity | Burke Basics | Synergy 12 56 24 16 64 24 64 96 8 48 SITE PLAN VIEW 11/13/2025 Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. 130-210234-1 Designer: Kathleen Yttri BCI BURKE COMPANY, LLC | PO BOX 549 FOND DU LAC, WI 54936-0549 | 920.921.9220 | BCIBURKE.COM GROUP: 5-12 Structure|2-5 Structure|Freestanding DESIGNED FOR AGES: 5 to 12, 2 to 5 79' 11" PLAYGROUND ACCESSIBILITY (Provided/Required) OVERALL BOUNDING OF USE ZONES **The space Area: 3965.9 sq.ft. Perimeter: 259.1 ft. 49' 8"x79' 11" STRUCTURE SIZE: POST SIZE(S): 5, 3.5" requirements shown here are to ASTM standards. Requirements for other standards may be different. 40 TOTAL ELEVATED EVENTS EVENTS 21 10 / 5 TRANSFER ACCESSIBLE EVENTS RAMP ACCESSIBLE EVENTS 10 / 0 0/0 TYPES OF GROUND EVENTS GROUND EVENTS 12 / 3 5/3 The use and layout of play components identified in this plan conform to the CPSC guildelines. U.S. CPSC recommends the separation of age groups in playground layouts. Warning: Accessible safety surfacing material is required beneath and around this equipment that is compliant with ASTM, CPSC, and ADAAG requirements.

SERIES LINE: GROUP: 5-12 Structure 12 Lafayatte Playground 11/13/2025 42' 0" 12 56 24 16 64 24 64 96 SITE PLAN VIEW West Orange, NJ 07052-5517 Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. 130-210234-1 Designer: Kathleen Yttri BCI BURKE COMPANY, LLC | PO BOX 549 FOND DU LAC, WI 54936-0549 | 920.921.9220 | BCIBURKE.COM Nucleus | Intensity | Burke Basics DESIGNED FOR AGES: 5 to 12 35' 3" PLAYGROUND ACCESSIBILITY (Provided/Required) OVERALL BOUNDING OF USE ZONES **The space Area: 3965.9 sq.ft. Perimeter: 259.1 ft. 49' 8"x79' 11" STRUCTURE SIZE: POST SIZE(S): 5, 3.5" requirements shown here are to ASTM standards. Requirements for other standards may be different. TOTAL ELEVATED EVENTS EVENTS 21 10 / 5 TRANSFER ACCESSIBLE EVENTS RAMP ACCESSIBLE EVENTS 10 / 0 0/0 TYPES OF GROUND EVENTS GROUND EVENTS 12 / 3 5/3 The use and layout of play components identified in this plan conform to the CPSC guildelines. U.S. CPSC recommends the separation of age groups in playground layouts. Warning: Accessible safety surfacing material is required beneath and around this equipment that is compliant with ASTM, CPSC, and ADAAG requirements.

SERIES LINE: GROUP: 2-5 Structure Lafayatte Playground 11/13/2025 48 SITE PLAN VIEW West Orange, NJ 07052-5517 Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. 130-210234-1 20' 5" 8 Designer: Kathleen Yttri BCI BURKE COMPANY, LLC | PO BOX 549 FOND DU LAC, WI 54936-0549 | 920.921.9220 | BCIBURKE.COM Synergy | Burke Basics DESIGNED FOR AGES: 2 to 5 29' 10" PLAYGROUND ACCESSIBILITY (Provided/Required) OVERALL BOUNDING OF USE ZONES **The space Area: 3965.9 sq.ft. Perimeter: 259.1 ft. 49' 8"x79' 11" STRUCTURE SIZE: POST SIZE(S): 5, 3.5" requirements shown here are to ASTM standards. Requirements for other standards may be different. 40 TOTAL ELEVATED EVENTS EVENTS 21 10 / 5 TRANSFER ACCESSIBLE EVENTS RAMP ACCESSIBLE EVENTS 10 / 0 0/0 TYPES OF GROUND EVENTS GROUND EVENTS 12 / 3 5/3 The use and layout of play components identified in this plan conform to the CPSC guildelines. U.S. CPSC recommends the separation of age groups in playground layouts. Warning: Accessible safety surfacing material is required beneath and around this equipment that is compliant with ASTM, CPSC, and ADAAG requirements.

SERIES LINE: GROUP: Freestanding 11/13/2025 45' 0" Lafayatte Playground SITE PLAN VIEW West Orange, NJ 07052-5517 Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. 130-210234-1 Designer: Kathleen Yttri BCI BURKE COMPANY, LLC | PO BOX 549 FOND DU LAC, WI 54936-0549 | 920.921.9220 | BCIBURKE.COM Burke Basics DESIGNED FOR AGES: 2 to 5 61' 2" PLAYGROUND ACCESSIBILITY (Provided/Required) OVERALL BOUNDING OF USE ZONES **The space Area: 3965.9 sq.ft. Perimeter: 259.1 ft. 49' 8"x79' 11" STRUCTURE SIZE: POST SIZE(S): 5, 3.5" requirements shown here are to ASTM standards. Requirements for other standards may be different. TOTAL ELEVATED EVENTS EVENTS 21 10 / 5 TRANSFER ACCESSIBLE EVENTS RAMP ACCESSIBLE EVENTS 10 / 0 0/0 TYPES OF GROUND EVENTS GROUND EVENTS 12 / 3 5/3 The use and layout of play components identified in this plan conform to the CPSC guildelines. U.S. CPSC recommends the separation of age groups in playground layouts. Warning: Accessible safety surfacing material is required beneath and around this equipment that is compliant with ASTM, CPSC, and ADAAG requirements.