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DocuSign_[FY21]_WOLA_Contract_143-21Mayor’s/CP docs/Procedures/VENDOR.COVER SHEET.UPDATED.6-02 cp City of Northampton Vendor Contract Cover Sheet (To Accompany All City Contracts to City Auditor, Purchasing and Mayor’s Office) 1. Department and/or Division Name: 2. Vendor Name: 3. Munis Vendor I.D.#:____________ Department Contract # (if any): 5. Source and Amount of Funds: Please Fill in Below Source: (Please check all that apply) Account Name: Account Number: Amount: Total Per Source Budget: Total of Contract 5. Period of Contract Coverage (If Applicable) 6. Brief Description of Goods and/or Services being provided (e.g., Is this a part of a larger project, stand alone, or is it an amendment to a contract?): 7. Does the vendor have a Northampton Office: ____ Yes _ No (if local) Taxes owed: ____ Yes ____ No 8. Please list time and dates that contracts were delivered: Signature Date Department Head, _____________ Auditor, Joyce Karpinski Chief Procurement Officer, Joe Cook _____________________ _____________________ Finance Director, Susan Wright Mayor David J. Narkewicz: Contract #: DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD WOLA, LLC #3100931-593187-2 1 X Water Recreation assessment Grant 9/1/2022 1/21/2021 | 2:12 PM ESTWayne Feiden $6,400 Planning & Sustainability Assess and design improvements at informal swimming areas in Northampton $6,400CPA $6,400 . 1/22/2021 | 9:29 AM EST 1/22/2021 | 10:45 AM EST 1/22/2021 | 12:26 PM EST 1/22/2021 | 2:31 PM EST 143-21 City of Northampton, Massachusetts Contract for Northview Subdivision Engineering Services) THIS Contract for River Swimming Assessment and Design (horizontal design services) THIS AGREEMENT, executed this 20th day of January 2021 by and between Wright Ostermier Landscape Architects (WOLA, LLC) 244 South Street, Northampton, MA 01060 "Consultant" and the City of Northampton, a municipal corporation in the County of Hampshire, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, party of the second part hereinafter called "Owner", acting through its Office of Planning &Sustainability, 210 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060. CONSULTANT shall provide professional services for OWNER in all phases of the Project to which this Agreement applies, serve as OWNER’S professional representative for the Project as set forth below and shall give consultation and advice to OWNER during the performance of services hereunder. This contract shall not be altered in any particular without the consent of all parties to this contract. All alterations to this contract must be in writing and authorized as such by the Mayor and Director of Planning & Sustainability. The Consultant shall not delegate, assign or transfer any of its duties delineated in the scope of services without prior written consent from the CITY. In the event the Consultant is a corporation a certificate that the person executing this contract is duly authorized to sign, must accompany this contract. Notwithstanding anything in the Contract documents to the contrary, any and all payments which the City is required to make under this Contract shall be subject to appropriation or other availability of funds as certified by the City Auditor. Obligations for payments beyond the current fiscal year are subject to appropriation and this Contract shall be canceled in the event of non‐appropriation. Final payment on this contract shall release and discharge the Owner from any and all claims against the Owner on account of any work performed hereunder, or any alteration hereto. The Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless, the CITY and all of its officers, agents, and employees against all suits, claims or liabilities of every nature, to the extent arising out of the negligent acts or omissions of the Consultant, its employees, agents, or sub‐contractors in connection with their rendering of services or goods under this AGREEMENT. SECTION 1 ‐ BASIC SERVICES OF CONSULTANT 1.1 GENERAL CONSULTANT shall perform professional services as hereinafter stated which include customary environmental services incidental thereto.  SCOPE OF SERVICES‐ in accordance with in accordance with the terms of this contract and the attached 1) Request for Proposals, 2) “River Swimming Assessment and Design” proposal dated January 8, 2021, 3) “Revised Final Fee Proposal for contract (supplement to proposal), 4) quote DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD from Tighe & Bond, subcontractor. The Vendor shall attend and support a community forum and stakeholder forums, create concept designs for City approval, advance the concept drawing to 25%, and provide cost estimating. Tighe & Bond and Structures by Design will serve as WOLA’s subcontractors, as detailed in the proposal. SECTION 2 ‐ ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF CONSULTANT 2.1 GENERAL Amendments or changes to this contract involving an increase in cost will be negotiated between OWNER and CONSULTANT. SECTION 3 ‐ OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES Owner shall: 3.1 Provide CONSULTANT with all available information in his possession regarding the Project. The OWNER does not guarantee the accuracy of information furnished and the CONSULTANT must satisfy himself as to the corrections of data. 3.2 Supply CONSULTANT with any necessary permits not covered under Section 1 of this contract. SECTION 4 ‐ PERIOD OF SERVICE 4.1 CONSULTANT shall complete all work by June 30, 2021 but shall meet the schedule in the proposal for all work items. SECTION 5 ‐ PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT 5.1 METHOD OF PAYMENT AND SERVICES OF CONSULTANT OWNER shall pay CONSULTANT for Basic Services rendered under this contract a fee of Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred dollars ($16,400). 5.2 TIMES OF PAYMENT CONSULTANT shall submit a monthly invoice for Basic Services rendered. The Amount of CONSULTANT’S lump sum or time and expense fee billed will be based upon CONSULTANT’S estimate, with the OWNER’s concurrence, of the proportion of the total services actually completed at the time of billing. Payment will be due to the CONSULTANT within sixty days of submittal to the OWNER. The compensation due the CONSULTANT shall not be subject to retainages by the OWNER. 5.3 OTHER PROVISIONS CONCERNING PAYMENTS In the event of termination by OWNER under Paragraph 6.1 upon the completion of any phase of the Basic Services, progress payments due CONSULTANT for services rendered through such phase shall constitute total payment for such services. In the event of such termination by OWNER during any phase of the Basic Services, CONSULTANT will be paid for services rendered during that phase on the basis of a prorated percentage of the lump sum fee. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the OWNER, OWNER’S other consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, their agents or employees, or other persons performing any of the Work. The CONSULTANT shall provide prompt written notice to the OWNER if the CONSULTANT becomes aware of any errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the information provided by the OWNER or in the services or information provided by other consultants. SECTION 6 ‐ GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 6.1 TERMINATION DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD The obligation to provide further services under this Agreement may be terminated by the City upon fourteen calendar days written notice for any reason. 6.2 REUSE OF DOCUMENTS Upon completion of the basic services as described under Section 1, all plans and documents shall be turned over to the OWNER. Any reuse without written verification or adaption by CONSULTANT for the specific purpose intended will be at OWNER’s sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to CONSULTANT. The plans and documents are not copyrighted and may be used by the OWNER for any purpose and in any manner. 6.3 CONTROLLING LAW This Agreement is to be governed by the General Laws of Massachusetts. 6.4 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS 6.4.1 OWNER and CONSULTANT each binds himself and his partners, successors, executors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives to the other party, to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, executors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives of such other party, in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations of this Agreement. 6.4.2 Neither OWNER nor CONSULTANT shall assign, sublet or transfer any rights under or interest in (including, but without limitation, moneys that may become due or moneys that are due) this Agreement without the written consent of the other, except that the effect of this limitation may be restricted by law. Unless specifically to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignors from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement. 6.4.3 Nothing herein shall be construed to give any rights or benefits hereunder to anyone other than OWNER and CONSULTANT. 6.5 INSURANCE CONSULTANT will attach and make a part of this agreement by reference a Certificate of Insurance showing coverage for Worker’s Compensation in the amounts required by statute and coverage for Professional Liability in the amount of $50,000 or the fee for basic services, whichever is greater. Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 62C, Section 49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that I have, to my best knowledge and belief, complied with the law of the Commonwealth relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support. I further authorize the City of Northampton to deduct from the amounts due under this contract, any overdue taxes, real or personal, or any other fees due to the City of Northampton from the Consultant which become due and payable by the Consultant or its officers, directors or agents during the term of this contract or until the final amounts due under this contract are paid in full. The Consultant does have a Northampton office. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Owner caused these presents to be signed and approved by David Narkewicz its Mayor and the said Consultant has caused these presents to be signed and its official seal to be hereto affixed by its officer or agent thereunto duly authorized. This instrument shall take effect as a sealed instrument. The principals of WOLA, LLC each certify that any one principal is authorized to sign contracts. WOLA, LLC , Emily Wright, RLA Principal WOLA, LLC, authorized signatory _______________________, Kathryn Ostermier, RLA, Principal WOLA, LLC Certificate by Corporation to Sign Contract See attached corporate resolution. City of Northampton: Wayne Feiden, FAICP, Director of Planning & Sustainability Joyce Karpinski, City Auditor, as to appropriation Joe Cook, Chief Procurement Officer, as to c. 30B compliance David J. Narkewicz, Mayor DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 1/21/2021 | 11:54 AM EST 1/21/2021 | 11:54 AM EST 1/21/2021 | 2:12 PM EST 1/22/2021 | 9:29 AM EST 1/22/2021 | 10:45 AM EST 1/22/2021 | 2:31 PM EST SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURER F : INSURER E : INSURER D : INSURER C : INSURER B : INSURER A : NAIC # NAME: CONTACT (A/C, No): FAX E-MAIL ADDRESS: PRODUCER (A/C, No, Ext): PHONE INSURED REVISION NUMBER:CERTIFICATE NUMBER:COVERAGES IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. OTHER: (Per accident) (Ea accident) $ $ N / A SUBR WVD ADDL INSD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $ $ $ $PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY (Per accident) BODILY INJURY (Per person) COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT AUTOS ONLY AUTOSAUTOS ONLY NON-OWNED SCHEDULEDOWNED ANY AUTO AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Y / N WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below If yes, describe under ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE $ $ $ E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT EROTH-STATUTE PER LIMITS(MM/DD/YYYY)POLICY EXP(MM/DD/YYYY)POLICY EFFPOLICY NUMBERTYPE OF INSURANCELTRINSR DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) EXCESS LIAB UMBRELLA LIAB $EACH OCCURRENCE $AGGREGATE $ OCCUR CLAIMS-MADE DED RETENTION $ $PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $GENERAL AGGREGATE $PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $MED EXP (Any one person) $EACH OCCURRENCE DAMAGE TO RENTED $PREMISES (Ea occurrence) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: POLICY PRO- JECT LOC CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) CANCELLATION AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 25 (2016/03) © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. CERTIFICATE HOLDER The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD HIRED AUTOS ONLY 01/20/2021 Regina Jasak Independent Insurance Inc P O Box 543 Ludlow MA 01056 Regina Jasak (413)315-5775 (855)278-6332 WOLA LLC 244 South Street Northampton MA 01060 Guard Insurance Company A N WOWC170630 05/11/2020 05/11/2021 100,000 100,000 500,000 City of Northampton 210 Main Northampton MA 01060 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD Form W-9 (Rev. October 2018) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification ▶ Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information. Give Form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS.Print or type. See Specific Instructions on page 3.1 Name (as shown on your income tax return). Name is required on this line; do not leave this line blank. 2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above 3 Check appropriate box for federal tax classification of the person whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes. Individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC C Corporation S Corporation Partnership Trust/estate Limited liability company. Enter the tax classification (C=C corporation, S=S corporation, P=Partnership) ▶ Note: Check the appropriate box in the line above for the tax classification of the single-member owner. Do not check LLC if the LLC is classified as a single-member LLC that is disregarded from the owner unless the owner of the LLC is another LLC that is not disregarded from the owner for U.S. federal tax purposes. Otherwise, a single-member LLC that is disregarded from the owner should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Other (see instructions) ▶ 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals; see instructions on page 3): Exempt payee code (if any) Exemption from FATCA reporting code (if any) (Applies to accounts maintained outside the U.S.) 5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.) See instructions. 6 City, state, and ZIP code Requester’s name and address (optional) 7 List account number(s) here (optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later. Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. Also see What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter. Social security number – – or Employer identification number – Part II Certification Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and 3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and 4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct. Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions for Part II, later. Sign Here Signature of U.S. person ▶Date ▶ General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Future developments. For the latest information about developments related to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW9. Purpose of Form An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) which may be your social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN), or employer identification number (EIN), to report on an information return the amount paid to you, or other amount reportable on an information return. Examples of information returns include, but are not limited to, the following. • Form 1099-INT (interest earned or paid) • Form 1099-DIV (dividends, including those from stocks or mutual funds) • Form 1099-MISC (various types of income, prizes, awards, or gross proceeds) • Form 1099-B (stock or mutual fund sales and certain other transactions by brokers) • Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions) • Form 1099-K (merchant card and third party network transactions) • Form 1098 (home mortgage interest), 1098-E (student loan interest), 1098-T (tuition) • Form 1099-C (canceled debt) • Form 1099-A (acquisition or abandonment of secured property) Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN. If you do not return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN, you might be subject to backup withholding. See What is backup withholding, later. Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 10-2018) WOLA, LLC 244 SOUTH STREET NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 8 3 1 6 0 4 2 0 1 01/20/21 Wright Ostermier Landscape Architects Form W-9 (Rev. October 2018) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification ▶ Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information. Give Form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS.Print or type. See Specific Instructions on page 3.1 Name (as shown on your income tax return). Name is required on this line; do not leave this line blank. 2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above 3 Check appropriate box for federal tax classification of the person whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes. Individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC C Corporation S Corporation Partnership Trust/estate Limited liability company. Enter the tax classification (C=C corporation, S=S corporation, P=Partnership) ▶ Note: Check the appropriate box in the line above for the tax classification of the single-member owner. Do not check LLC if the LLC is classified as a single-member LLC that is disregarded from the owner unless the owner of the LLC is another LLC that is not disregarded from the owner for U.S. federal tax purposes. Otherwise, a single-member LLC that is disregarded from the owner should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Other (see instructions) ▶ 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals; see instructions on page 3): Exempt payee code (if any) Exemption from FATCA reporting code (if any) (Applies to accounts maintained outside the U.S.) 5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.) See instructions. 6 City, state, and ZIP code Requester’s name and address (optional) 7 List account number(s) here (optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later. Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. Also see What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter. Social security number – – or Employer identification number – Part II Certification Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and 3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and 4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct. Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions for Part II, later. Sign Here Signature of U.S. person ▶Date ▶ General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Future developments. For the latest information about developments related to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW9. Purpose of Form An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) which may be your social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN), or employer identification number (EIN), to report on an information return the amount paid to you, or other amount reportable on an information return. Examples of information returns include, but are not limited to, the following. • Form 1099-INT (interest earned or paid) • Form 1099-DIV (dividends, including those from stocks or mutual funds) • Form 1099-MISC (various types of income, prizes, awards, or gross proceeds) • Form 1099-B (stock or mutual fund sales and certain other transactions by brokers) • Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions) • Form 1099-K (merchant card and third party network transactions) • Form 1098 (home mortgage interest), 1098-E (student loan interest), 1098-T (tuition) • Form 1099-C (canceled debt) • Form 1099-A (acquisition or abandonment of secured property) Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN. If you do not return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN, you might be subject to backup withholding. See What is backup withholding, later. Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 10-2018) WOLA, LLC 244 SOUTH STREET NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 8 3 1 6 0 4 2 0 1 S DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY DEPARTMENT WRIGHT OSTERMIER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS JANUARY 8, 2021 RIVER SWIMMING ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN: QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD WOLA EAST - SASAKI INCUBATOR - WATERTOWN, MA - 617.453.9627 WOLA WEST - NORTHAMPTON, MA - 413.278.2383 WO-LA.NET WRIGHT OSTERMIER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Letter of Interest Re: Request for Proposals, River Swimming Assessment and Design Dear Mr. Feiden, As residents and avid swimmers, we are delighted that the City of Northampton is working to provide affordable and accessible swim areas to the public. As the COVID-19 pandemic has increased pressure on outdoor amenities, the City’s effort to support healthy, equitable swimming is admirable and exactly the kind of work WOLA is eager to supports. WOLA is skilled at public participation workshops, in-depth site analysis studies, and creative problem solving and would be pleased team up with the City of Northampton to improve public swimming access. WOLA is a design partnership founded by principals Emily Wright and Kathryn Ostermier. Emily Wright leads the Northampton, MA office and will be acting as Project Manager, should WOLA be awarded this project. Emily is a licensed landscape architect with 10 years of experience working on the design and implementation of parks, playgrounds, and recreational fields for municipalities, public and private schools, colleges, and universities. Emily has extensive previous experience working and living in Northampton. For the past 11 years, Emily and her family have made daily use of the well- established pedestrian and bike network to get to work, school, and favorite local swim spots. She hopes to contribute to making swimming a great experience for more people in the future. Principal-in-Charge, Kathryn Ostermier, has over 9 years of experience in environmental and historic permitting, working on projects with both local conservation commissions and the Army Corps of Engineers. She is presently managing the design and construction of a Head Start playground for the Montachusett Opportunity Council, as well as working with the City of Boston’s small business storefront improvement program. Together, the WOLA team is currently working with the City of Springfield Parks Department on improvements to Angelina Park and the Olmsted-designed Colony Hills Terrace. Engagement and coordination with local neighborhood groups, the Parks Department, and other City Departments has been critical to moving both projects forward. Senior Parks Project Manager, Laura Walsh, is a reference that can attest to WOLA’s quality of work and responsiveness. 8 January 2021 Wayne Feiden Director of Planning & Sustainability City of Northampton 413-587-1265 WFeiden@NorthamptonMA.gov DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD WOLA EAST - SASAKI INCUBATOR - WATERTOWN, MA - 617.453.9627 WOLA WEST - NORTHAMPTON, MA - 413.278.2383 WO-LA.NET WRIGHT OSTERMIER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Kathryn Ostermier, RLA Principal WOLA, LLC Emily Wright, RLA Principal WOLA, LLC WOLA recently worked closely with the Town of Sudbury Department of Planning and Community Development, leading a community design charrette and producing design alternatives for three historic parcels which the Town has recently acquired. Executive Director of Planning & Community Development Adam Duscheneau, AICP, is a reference who can attest to WOLA’s thorough site analysis and community engagement expertise. Proposed project manager, Emily Wright, has managed several public projects in the area while at the Berkshire Design Group. In 2015, Emily managed municipal and PARC-grant funded improvements to Mittineague Park in West Springfield. Victoria Connor, West Springfield Parks Department Director, was pleased with Emily’s management and has agreed to act as a reference for the design quality of the project, its successful completion, and Emily’s budgetary responsibility. In 2016, Emily designed and managed the construction of the Turners Falls Pocket Plaza in Montague, MA featuring streetscape improvements along three blocks with intensive pedestrian usage. Town Planner Walter Ramsey, AICP, is a reference who can speak to Emily’s thoroughness, project oversight, and responsiveness. WOLA is pleased to offer our experience in gathering public feedback, analyzing complex sites, and designing projects that are respectful of the place they are located and the people they serve. Our professional expertise, coupled with our local knowledge of Northampton recreation, brings an ideal balance of fresh ideas, design perspective, practicality, and economy to the planning and design process. The WOLA team listens to our clients, listens to communities for whom we work, and creates places with character. We thank you for your time and consideration, and would welcome the opportunity to serve the City of Northampton. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD RIVER SWIM ASSESSMENT & DESIGN TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS SECTION 2 - PROJECT APPROACH: SCOPE, SCHEDULE, FEES SECTION 3 - WORK SAMPLES DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD SECTION 1 GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS 1.1 FIRM PROFILE 1.2 RESUMES 1.3 REFERENCES 1.4 MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCE DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 6 SECTION 1.1 - FIRM PROFILE FIRM INTERESTS PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS OUR PROCESS WOLA is a design firm established by award-winning landscape architects Emily Wright and Kathryn Ostermier. Professionals with over 19 years of combined experience managing local and national projects, Emily and Kathryn bring expertise in the many scales of design and planning, from fine residential landscapes to campus master plans, design, and implementation. WOLA is a licensed, insured, certified WBE with offices in the Northampton and Watertown areas. Our strategic locations allow us to serve clients efficiently and with care throughout New England and beyond. OUR HISTORY Founding principals Emily Wright and Kathryn Ostermier met in 2009 as Master of Landscape Architecture students; each has been honored with a national design award by the American Society of Landscape Architects. In the ensuing years, each gained experience at award-winning design firms in the New England area, developing expertise in forward-thinking design and project management. WOLA is a partnership: 50% is owned by Emily Wright, and 50% by Kathryn Ostermier. Emily Wright 244 South Street Northampton, MA 01060 Kathryn Ostermier 21 Joseph Street Somerville, MA 02143 Emily Wright: RLA, ASLA, BSLA, CLARB Massachusetts New York Kentucky Kathryn Ostermier: RLA, ASLA, BSLA, CLARB Massachusetts New York Connecticut Our core values shape the approach of each WOLA project: careful analysis of context and understanding of site, authentic client engagement, and clear communication. Our design work responds to context, character, and history to develop imaginative design solutions for a broad range of projects. We are seasoned professionals, bringing to our clients expertise in design, project management, and fiscal responsibility. Our clients receive direct, consistent, and fluid communication from executive-level project management: we are responsive and able to adapt quickly to the needs of the project. Our process is rooted in our breadth of experience and knowledge of best practice. WRIGHT OSTERMIER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 7 SECTION 1.2 - RESUMES EMILY WRIGHT, RLA PRINCIPAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NORTHAMPTON OFFICE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTRATION MEMBERSHIPS Springfield Park Improvements: Angelina Park & Colony Hills Terrace Springfield, MA Park improvements including enhanced accessibility, basketball court renovation, and planting and signage improvements to a historic, Olmsted designed neighborhood open space. Construction to be completed summer 2021. Smith College: Washburn House Accessibility Improvements Northampton, MA Enhanced accessibility, integration of walkways between adjacent buildings, and the careful location of bike racks and site lighting to strengthen the campus landscape identity and to increase safety. Construction completed fall 2020. Amherst College: Quadrangle ADA Accessibility Improvements Amherst, MA Planning and grading study which identified walkways for grading adjustments to provide ADA accessible connections between key buildings and landmarks on campus. The focus area for this study is the central quad, which includes heritage trees and is surrounded by the Library, World War II Memorial, and Johnson Chapel. Construction to be completed fall 2021. Greylock Glen Multi-Use Trail System Plan* Adams, MA In coordination with DCR and the Town of Adams, a network of nearly 30 miles of trails was designed and permitted for Greylock Glen. Trails developed include hiking, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, running, and equestrian trails. Public input was gathered through a series of charettes and community members were engaged to help with trail flagging. Downtown Turners Falls Livability Plan & Implementation* Montague, MA The Downtown Livability Plan for Turners Falls, MA was awarded a 2013 APA Award. Through a collaborative process between the Town of Montague, local residents, property owners, and regional planning agencies, a blueprint was created for the future development of a more livable, walkable downtown Turners Falls. Mittineague Park Improvements* West Springfield, MA Improvements to the main entry area of the park included new signage, redesigned parking, and ADA access to adjacent features. A new Community Garden was incorporated into the main entry area, along with a new water system, raised, accessible beds, and a new picnic pavilion. Accessibility was also a key component of upgrades to the horseshoe courts and a new pedestrian bridge connecting the existing Green House with the central meadow. Providence College: Campus Concourse* Providence, RI Planning and design of a pedestrian concourse in the heart of campus. Through student and faculty engagement, the concourse was developed to provide ADA access along a primary pedestrian route with the use of materials that would reflect the character of the historic central campus. *project experience while employed at another firm M.A. Landscape Architecture, University of Massachusetts, 2011 B.S. Landscape Architecture, University of Kentucky, 2009 WOLA, LLC, Northampton, MA Sept 2018 - Present University of Massachusetts, Amherst Lecturer of Landscape Architecture Sept 2018 - Present The SLAM Collaborative, Glastonbury, CT May 2015 - Aug 2018 The Berkshire Design Group, Northampton, MA 2013 - 2015 Dodson & Flinker Ashfield, MA 2011 - 2013 ewright@WO-LA.net 413.278.2383 MA #4277 KY #863 NY #002844 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA) DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 8 SECTION 1.2 - RESUMES KATHRYN OSTERMIER, RLA PRINCIPAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WATERTOWN OFFICE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTRATION MEMBERSHIPS Broadacres Farm Design Charette & Recommendations Sudbury, MA Facilitated a charette in coordination with the Sudbury Department of Planning & Community Development to gather feedback from community members regarding the recently acquired Broadacres Farm property. Feedback from the charette was used to inform recommendations for future recreational and conservation planning for the property. ReStore Boston: Storefront Improvement Program Boston, MA Part of the Small Business Economic Development effort by the City of Boston. WOLA collaborates as a sub-consultant to UX Architecture, designing cohesive improvements for the Hyde Park storefront of a small businesses. This work incorporates feedback from the City of Boston and the small business owners to improve the presentation of the business and building to the street. Montachusett Opportunity Council: Hosmer Playground Fitchburg, MA WOLA is currently working with MOC to develop a new playground for the Hosmer childcare facility. The facility is a critical community resource for low- income families. Because resources are limited, WOLA is developing innovative approaches to outdoor play that are fun, safe, and efficient to maximize MOC’s investment in the property. Bement School: Regulatory Review for Addition Deerfield, MA Reviewed state and local historic, land use, and environmental regulations to create a summary document as an evaluation tool as the school considers an addition to their campus library. Created a clear graphic and comprehensive written analysis to demonstrate the spatial and regulatory opportunities and constraints. Town of South Hadley Design Assessment Team South Hadley, MA Lead landscape architectural member of interdisciplinary team including architects and planners. Completed town-wide GIS analysis and identified areas for more focused analysis. Conceptualized and developed street typology inventory and matrix; identified culturally defining landscape features. Wrote landscape architectural portion of report. Western Woburn Greenway Study Woburn, MA Lead landscape architectural member of interdisciplinary team including architects and planners. Completed town-wide GIS analysis and identified areas for more focused analysis. Conceptualized and developed street typology inventory and matrix; identified culturally defining landscape features. Presented recommendations at town meeting; wrote landscape architectural portion of report. Norfolk Meadow Stormwater Park Norfolk, CT Led collaborative team designing two-acre stormwater management park included architects, engineers, hydrologists, and town members. Completed GIS analysis and schematic design work; presented plan incorporating on-site stormwater management and recreation. M.A. Landscape Architecture, University of Massachusetts, 2012 B.A. Art History, Smith College, 2001 WOLA, LLC, Watertown, MA 2019 - Present Dan Gordon Landscape Architects Wellesley, MA 2012 - 2018 kostermier@WO-LA.net 617.453.9627 MA #4295 CT #1457 NY #002840 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA) DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 9 SECTION 1.2 - RESUMES ALLYSON FAIRWEATHER DESIGNER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NORTHAMPTON OFFICE MEMBERSHIPS Private Residence Northampton, MA Currently in design development, WOLA is working closely with the client to provide landscape improvements that increase privacy and provide visual intrest in the garden throughout the year. Assisted in the research and design of the planting pallete, as well as construction documentation. Montachusett Opportunity Council: Hosmer Playground Fitchburg, MA WOLA is currently working with MOC to develop a new playground for the Hosmer childcare facility. The facility is a critical community resource for low- income families. Because resources are limited, WOLA is developing innovative approaches to outdoor play that are fun, safe, and efficient to maximize MOC’s investment in the property. Bement School Nature Playscape* Historic Deerfield, MA Lead two workshops to identify the unique needs of both staff and K-9 students. The final deliverables included a report to summarize insights gained from the workshops, a summary of the benefits of nature-based play environments, and a preliminary landscape design concept. Project was awarded the LAF 2020 Steven G. King Play Environments Scholarship. Correctional Landscape Studies: Increasing the Restorative Potential* Massachusetts Correctional Insitute for Women, Framingham, MA This final graduate masters project explored the intersection between landscape architecture, restorative environments, and prison reform. Engagement with the incarcerated community throughout the design process demonstrated that landscape architects can play a meaningful role in restoring the benefits of nature in correctional landscapes and help improve the lives of offenders and staff, alike. The Carney Family Auditorium, University of Massachusetts** Amherst, MA Renovation of an existing lecture hall within the College of Education. Key objectives included providing flexibility of use and universal accessibility. Participated in the conceptual design through to final construction documentation. Lead the developement of the BIM model and produced renderings for conceptual design studies and marketing materials. Completed in October 2019. Marcus Hall, University of Massachusetts** Amherst, MA Renovation within the College of Engineering created an energizing hub for the growing graduate student community. The program included a conference room, offices, computer lab, collaboration areas, and locker storage. Participated in the conceptual design through to final construction documentation. Assisted in the spatial layout, BIM modeling, and the selection of light fixtures, furniture, and interior finishes. Completed January 2019. *graduate student project experience at UMass Amherst **project experience while employed at another firm M.A. Landscape Architecture, University of Massachusetts, 2020 B.S. Interior Design, Endicott College, 2012 WOLA, LLC, Northampton, MA April 2020 - Present Kuhn Riddle Architects Amherst, MA Project Designer Sept 2017 - April 2020 Cube3 Studio, Lawrence, MA Interior Designer Nov 2014 - May 2017 The Architectural Team Chelsea, MA Interior Designer Aug 2012 - Nov 2014 afairweather@WO-LA.net 339.227.7536 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Olmsted Scholar Nominee DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 10 SECTION 1.2 - RESUMES RESUME Edythe M. Ambroz, AIA Cost Estimator Structures by Design, Inc. Position: President Firm emphasis: provide construction estimating services which are built upon thirty-eight years of experience in the design and construction industry. Services: Cost Estimator Consultant Clients and Projects Clientele: • Non-profit agencies • Public schools • Colleges and universities • Local, state, and federal governments Project types: • Cost range: $300,000 to $18 million • Building categories: municipal facilities, offices, libraries, fine arts centers, restaurants, sports facilities, dormitories, housing, and many others. Education Boston Architectural Center (BAC) Bachelor of Architecture, 1986 Registrations/Certifications Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Massachusetts Registered Architect American Institute of Architects National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Massachusetts Licensed Construction Supervisor Community Activities Habitat for Humanity – design and construction supervisor, net zero duplex in Easthampton MA DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 11 SECTION 1.3 - REFERENCES PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Springfield Park Improvement Projects: Angelina Park & Colony Hills Terrace Laura A. Walsh Senior Parks Project manager Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management 200 Trafton Road Springfield, MA 01108 lwalsh@springfieldcityhall.com (413) 886-5186 Broadacres Farm Design Charrette and Report Adam L. Duchesneau, AICP Director of Planning & Community Development Town of Sudbury Flynn Building, 278 Old Sudbury Road Sudbury, MA 01776 DuchesneauA@Sudbury.MA.us (978) 639-3398 Turners Falls Livability Plan & Implementation Walter Ramsey, AICP Montague Town Planner planner@montague-ma.gov (413) 863-3200 ext. 112 Mittineague Park Improvements Victoria L. Connor, CPRP, CPSI, CPO West Springfield Parks Department Director vconnor@townofwestspringfield.org (413) 739-1549 MOC Hosmer Head Start Playground Kevin Reed Executive Director Montachusett Opportunity Council, Inc. 601 River Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 Kreed@mocinc.org DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 12 SECTION 1.4 - MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCE MUNICIPAL WORK: PAST AND PRESENT Whether working to gather community feedback from a design charrette or creating GIS map overlays of a riverfront historic district, WOLA principals Emily Wright and Kathryn Ostermier have a track record of successful partnerships with municipalities in the New England Region. As staff at previous firms and now at their own eponymous firm, Emily and Kathryn’s longstanding interest in working with communities and stakeholders has led to a developed expertise in analysis, planning, and design. Representative samples of work by WOLA can be found on the following pages and the full PDF of our Sudbury Broadacres Farm report can be found via the link below: WO-LA.net/report-examples BROADACRES FARM DESIGN CHARRETTE & REPORT Sudbury, MA 2019-2020 WOLA SPRINGFIELD PARK IMPROVEMENTS: COLONY HILLS TERRACE & ANGELINA PARK Springfield, MA 2020-Present WOLA DOWNTOWN TURNERS FALLS LIVABILITY PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION Montague, MA 2013 Emily Wright of WOLA while at Dodson & Flinker GREYLOCK GLEN MULTI-USE TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN Adams, MA 2014 Emily Wright of WOLA while at Dodson & Flinker SOUTH HADLEY DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES South Hadley, MA 2014 Kathryn Ostermier DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD SECTION 2 PROJECT APPROACH 2.1 SCOPE & SCHEDULE 2.2 FEES & EXPENSES DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 14 SECTION 2.1 - SCOPE & SCHEDULE We understand that the City of Northampton would would like to study five informal swim areas along the Mill River for light-touch improvements while also studying the City’s Connecticut River Greenway swim area for greater capital improvements. Study results and design considerations would be tested and reviewed by community members and design concepts and drawings would be developed for prioritized improvements. PROJECT APPROACH, SCOPE & SCHEDULE We approach the Conceptual Design Phase process as a team; facilitating conversation and ideas between the WOLA design team, the Northampton Planning & Sustainability Department, community groups & stakeholders, and other City Departments. In order to develop swim area improvement strategies which address the needs of the community, it is important that we understand the context of each swim area both physically and in terms of its future usage and maintenance. Our approach is in-depth, collaborative, and driven by a desire to understand stakeholder needs and deliver design options which add value to public space. TEAM KICKOFF MEETING FEBRUARY 1 WOLA will meet the Northampton Planning & Sustainability Department to gather input and better understand budgetary and maintenance goals for the project. INITIAL DATA GATHERING FEBRUARY 1 - 19 The first step of this process is research and field observations. State and local GIS data, locally available water quality testing data, and site visits will be used to identify opportunities and constraints associated with each swim area. The following data will be collected and presented to the Planning & Sustainabilty Department: +Resource areas and identification of potentially sensitive habitat area. +Local water quality test results for each swim area or a nearby upstream area. +ADA access for each swim area. +Community access for each swim area including pedestrian, bike, and vehicular access and neighborhood proximity. +Existing stream bank conditions including erosion, recent/frequent flooding, invasive species, and suitability for future improvements. +Swim area amenities including toilets, picnic tables, trash/recycling, etc. +Potential safety issues COMMUNITY DATA GATHERING FEBRUARY 22 - MARCH 12 Once data is collected for each swim area, WOLA will present this information and our initial understanding of the opportunities and constraints to the Planning & Sustainability Department, along with local community groups and stakeholders. Community members and representatives of various City Departments will help complete the study of each swim area by building on previously collected experiential data related to the following: RIVER SWIM ASSESSMENT & DESIGN DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 15 SECTION 2.1 - SCOPE & SCHEDULE +Quality of swimming experience +Experience of living next to a public swimming area +Experience of maintaining a public swimming area +Safety issues & concerns +Additional recreational opportunities +Concerns and opportunities that the design team might have missed WOLA will work with the Planning & Sustainability Department to collect this information via a Zoom Workshop and an online survey. CONCEPT DESIGN MARCH 15 - APRIL 2 The design process begins once WOLA has an in-depth understanding of each swim area and priorities set forth by Northampton Stakeholders. During this phase, our team will work to articulate overall layout, circulation, and site amenities as well as any circulation to provide ADA access. WOLA will meet with the City, community groups, and stakeholders to present the concept design options, using the opportunity to receive City comments and identify a preferred design direction. 25% DESIGN & COST ESTIMATE APRIL 5 - MAY 10 Design drawings, details, and specifications will be developed from the preferred design direction. These drawings will reflect the layout, material, and quality of the proposed improvements and will reflect the feedback gathered from stakeholders and the City during Concept Design. 25% Design Drawings will include the following: +Site preparation plan +Site grading & drainage plan +Site layout & materials plan +Site planting plan +Construction details +Construction specifications WOLA will work with Structures by Design, a local woman-owned construction cost estimating company, and will generate a cost estimate to present a realistic sense of cost to the City, and both documents will be presented to the City and stakeholders for review and comment. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 16 SECTION 2.2 - FEES & EXPENSES RIVER SWIMMING ASSESSMENT & DESIGN COSTS & FEES Initial Data Gathering $4,600.00 Community Data Gathering $1,80 0.00 Concept Design $3,300.00 25% Design $3,900.00 Cost Estimating Services $2,500.00 Total Basic Services $16,100.00 Reimbursable Expenses $300.00 Total Fees and Expenses $16,400.00 RIVER SWIMMING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS OPINION OF POSSIBLE COSTS & FEES* Survey (as needed) +/- $7,000.00 Permitting Services (as needed) +/- $6,0 00.00 Civil Engineer Services (as needed) +/- $12,000.00 100% Construction Documents +/- $16,000.00 Bid Negotiation +/- $3,000.00 Construction Contract Administration +/- $9,000.00 Total Basic Services $53,000.00 Reimbursable Expenses $1,50 0.00 Total Fees and Expenses $54,500.00 * At the completion of the River Assessment and Design Study, WOLA would provide the City of Northampton with an updated fee proposal to reflect the refined scope of work and project budget established during the study. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 16 SECTION 2.2 - FEES & EXPENSES COSTS & FEES Initial Data Gathering WOLA $2,300.00 Tighe & Bond $2,300.00 Community Data Gathering WOLA $1,800.00 Concept Design WOLA $1,9 80.00 Tighe & Bond $1,320.00 25% Design WOLA $2,340.00 Tighe & Bond $1,560.00 Cost Estimating Services Structures by Design $2,500.00 Total Basic Services $16,100.00 Reimbursable Expenses $300.00 Total Fees and Expenses $16,400.00 RIVER SWIMMING ASSESSMENT & DESIGN Revised Final Fee Proposal for contract DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD SECTION 3 WORK SAMPLES 3.1 BROADACRES FARM DESIGN CHARRETTE 3.2 SPRINGFIELD PARK IMPROVEMENTS: COLONY HILLS TERRACE 3.3 TURNERS FALLS POCKET PLAZA & DOWNTOWN LIVABILITY PLAN 3.4 MITTINEAGUE PARK IMPROVEMENTS 3.5 GREYLOCK GLEN MULTI-USE TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN 3.6 AGAWAM DOG PARK 3.7 SOUTH HADLEY DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES 3.8 WESTERN WOBURN GREENWAY STUDY DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 18 SECTION 3 - WORK SAMPLES BROADACRES FARM DESIGN CHARRETTE SUDBURY, MA The Town of Sudbury acquired the historic 38 acre Broadacres Farm parcels and wanted to understand the opportunities and constraints of the land, as well as the ways in which the community hoped to experience and use the newly purchased parcels. With a broad constituency comes many different priorities: WOLA was challenged to demonstrate that there can be complementary, overlaid diverse uses for these parcels, and that public space programming can meet the needs of many. WOLA worked closely with the Department of Planning and Community Development, to understand their goals, using site visits, research, and GIS analysis to develop an in-depth understanding of the physical and cultural characteristics of Broadacres Farm and its context within Sudbury. A community charrette was planned, incorporating activities which gathered both anecdotal and empirical data to inform conceptual designs for the Farm. Three design alternatives were produced, as well as a final report which told the story of the charrette and presented the data and analysis for the Town to use as they move forward in the planning process. The final report may be viewed: WO-LA.net/report-examples Jars with photos of example character images were placed around the room, grouped together so participants could compare and contrast different aesthetics. Community members then voted for their preferred aesthetic by placing beans in jars: large lima beans indicated first choice, smaller red beans second choice, and the smallest black eyed peas third choice. Results were weighted according to choice and then ranked by highest score, indicating strongest community preference. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 19 SECTION 3 - WORK SAMPLES SPRINGFIELD PARK IMPROVEMENTS: COLONY HILLS TERRACE SPRINGFIELD, MA Colony Hills, designed by the Olmsted Brothers in the 1920s, recently received designation as a historic district. As a result, the Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management (DPBRM) along with the Colony Hills Neighborhood Association, pursued funding to restore the planting at Colony Hills Terrace, a prominent open spaces within the neighborhood. WOLA worked closely with the DPBRM and Neighborhood Association to develop a proposed design that respects the character of the neighborhood and the original plantings of the Olmsted Brothers. The proposed design incorporates signage indicating the neighborhood’s designation as a historic district and the incorporation of a new bench. New plantings represent species used in the original planting design of the neighborhood but are carefully placed to avoid obstruction of site lines by drivers and pedestrians. COLONY HILLS TERRACE SPRINGFIELD, MA EVERGREEN OPTION PRESENTED TO THE CITY & COMMUNITY OF SPRINGFIELD DECEMBER 2020 Possible Historic Neighborhood Sign Location Possible Historic Neighborhood Sign Location Rendering showing proposed Colony Hills Terrace planting & possible signage locations Existing Conditions DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 20 SECTION 3 - WORK SAMPLES TURNERS FALLS POCKET PLAZA & DOWNTOWN LIVABILITY PLAN MONTAGUE, MA With a resurgence of energy in downtown Turners Falls, the local planning office embarked on a study of the downtown area, incorporating community input and resulting in a prioritized list of action items. At the top of the list were streetscape improvements along the three blocks with the most intensive pedestrian usage. A custom bench enhances the unique character and amenity of the corner plaza. In addition to providing a safe and accessible place for the community to sit and rest after shopping or during the Fall Harvest Festival, the plaza highlights the energy of downtown Turners Falls, displaying public art as well as being a place of gathering. New sidewalks provide a more continuous, ADA- accessible route, while the energy efficient street lighting is in keeping with the historic character of the buildings. Emily Wright was the lead designer and project manager for the Turners Falls Streetscape Improvement Project and Pocket Plaza while at the Berkshire Design Group. Streetscape Improvements along Avenue A Avenue A Pocket Plaza DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 21 SECTION 3 - WORK SAMPLES Picnic pavilion with easy access to community garden Community garden with accessible raised beds Pedestrian bridge MITTINEAGUE PARK IMPROVEMENTS WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA Creating a clear sense of arrival and providing more accessibility were the main goals of the Mittineague Park improvements in 2015. With input from neighbors and community members, the main entrance to the park was redesigned to include a new entry sign, modified parking, and ADA access to adjacent features. A new Community Garden was incorporated into the main entry area, along with a new water access system, raised accessible beds, and a new picnic pavilion. Accessibility was a key component of upgrades made to the horseshoe courts and a new pedestrian bridge connecting the existing Green House with the central meadow. Park improvements were funded with a $400,000 PARC Grant and a $220,000 contribution from the Town of West Springfield. Emily Wright was the project manager for this project while a landscape architect at the Berkshire Design Group in Northampton, MA. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 22 SECTION 3 - WORK SAMPLES GREYLOCK GLEN MULTI-USE TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN ADAMS, MA In coordination with DCR and the Town of Adams, a network of nearly 30 miles of trails was designed and permitted for Greylock Glen. Over 14 miles of new trails were added while approximately 15 miles of trails were updated to provide better access while protecting critical habitat areas. Trails developed included hiking, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, running, and equestrian trails. DCR and the Design Team facilitated multiple public meetings to understand how people use the existing trails and how the trails could be improved to better serve the Town of Adams and out of town visitors. Emily Wright worked on this project as a landscape designer at Dodson & Flinker. Fall in Greylock Glen Greylock Glen Trails Map DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 23 SECTION 3 - WORK SAMPLES Small dog play area The Well-loved dog fountain AGAWAM DOG PARK AGAWAM, MA In coordination with the Town of Agawam and the Stanton Foundation, a new dog park was designed to accommodate play and exercise for dogs large and small. The park’s design allows dogs to play safely off-leash while allowing their human companions shaded benches to relax and socialize. Digging areas and open lawns allow dogs to run and play while the obstacle course allows for training opportunities. Emily Wright was the lead designer and project manager for the project while at the Berkshire Design Group. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 24 SECTION 3 - WORK SAMPLES SOUTH HADLEY DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES SOUTH HADLEY, MA The Town of South Hadley hired a design assessment team (DAT) to investigate the potential for the adoption of community- based design standards to sustain, enhance, and build on its cultural and ecological qualities and setting in the region. The GIS analysis and framework is a first step in articulating the specific physical, spatial, and social features that contribute significantly to the Town’s character, providing a toolkit of analysis and methods for the Town to use as it works to establish and implement a community review process and design guidelines to maintain and strengthen the unique character of South Hadley. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 25 SECTION 3 - WORK SAMPLES WESTERN WOBURN GREENWAY STUDY WOBURN, MA In 2009, the City of Woburn had two large parcel groups of undeveloped land, Whispering Hill and Winning/Shannon Farms that were, or had the potential to be, available for acquisition. Whispering Hills has since been acquired by the City. The study included a thorough GIS and field observation analysis of these focus areas, conducting suitability assessments for potential land uses that met the needs of the residents of Woburn. Strategies were proposed for connecting these focus areas with linkages to each other, to other existing open spaces in Woburn, and to green spaces in neighboring towns using green streets and greenways as connectors. Proposed trails and wetland boardwalks to encourage public interaction with Whispering Hills ecologic systems DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD WO-LA.NET WRIGHT OSTERMIER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD The Village of Millerton’s infrastructure needs range from water system improvement including storage tank repairs, to evaluating the business district for opportunities to install central sewer to support economic development. Our services on behalf of the Village include gaining an understanding of capital improvement priorities and identify grant funding opportunities available through Dutchess County and the State of New York. We obtained an Environmental Facilities Corporation grant for a feasibility study to bring central sewer and locate a new wastewater treatment system within the Village to spur economic development. We have evaluated the condition of the municipal water storage tower and designed repairs to the tower. We have developed mapping for the water system, locating hydrants, valves and mains and providing the Village a resource that can be utilized to manage capital improvements to the water system. We have designed, permitted and overseen construction of composting toilets located along the Harlem Valley Rail Trail to alleviate impacts to local business septic systems posed by trail users. We have also evaluated the condition of municipal buildings reviewing structural capacity and handicap accessibility and provided recommendations for facility improvements. OWNER Village of Millerton SERVICES On-Call Services Wastewater Feasibility Parks Improvements Water System Repairs VILLAGE OF MILLERTON ENGINEERING SERVICES MILLERTON, NY DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD THE BOARDWALK AND PROMENADE PARK ON NASHAWANNUCK POND EASTHAMPTON, MA The boardwalk and promenade at Nashawannuck Pond in Downtown Easthampton provides easy access to the water, a downtown gem that was previously inaccessible to the public. The eight foot wide boardwalk extends over 500 feet along the edge of Nashawannuck Pond, providing seating for taking in the views of Mount Tom and access to boat ramps for fishing, kayaking, and pedal boating. Emily Wright assisted in the design, documentation, and coordination of the project while at the Berkshire Design Group. Her efforts included incorporating public feedback into the design by detailing the boardwalk and railing to be safe, comfortable, and unobtrusive to the views of Mount Tom. She also worked with the design team to coordinate the helical pile system that was used to support the boardwalk and promenade structures. Welcoming planters and benches invite pedestrians to enjoy the views over the lake to Mount Tom (photo from the Hampshire Gazette) View of one of the docks and gangways that provides access to boating on the Nashawannuck Pond (photo from the Hampshire Gazette) DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD CHESTNUT HILL POND RESTORATION NEWTON, MA The owners of this property and pond grew concerned over time about the algal blooms and lack of diversity within the pond. The design team evaluated the existing conditions and concluded that nutrient loading, accumulated muck, and insufficient sunlight were the cause. In an effort to restore the pond, the design team developed a two-phase plan to address the nutrient loading and to encourage greater biological diversity in the pond. In phase 1, a micro swale was added to intercept runoff from a large lawn area and direct it to an adjacent restored wetland. Phase 2 of the project involved creating additional wetland area, aquatic shelves, and deeper water. Implementation of both phases resulted in reduced nutrient loading, clearer water, and greater diversity of both plants and wildlife. Permitting efforts included a Notice of Intent, Mass DEP 401 Water Quality Certification forms, and a Federal Army Corps of Engineers dredge permit. Kathryn Ostermier led the NOI permitting effort and worked with consultant Mark Cooperman while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects. Wetland consultant measuring muck depth, taking borings for testing Dredged, re-contoured pond with aquatic shelves to support habitat; native wetland tree and shrub plantings, and bridges for pedestrian access DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD CHESTNUT HILL POND RESTORATION NEWTON, MA BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS Work completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects Pre-construction pond condition included a fully armatured edge with NPK loading from the adjacent lawn. Pond dredge removed +/- 18” organic muck, improving water quality with deeper cooler water. Aquatic shelves include plantings of pickerelweed and other natives to provide wildlife and pollinator habitat. Careful use of large stones creates access for people to enjoy the water. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD WATER ACCESS & DOCK PROJECT WINCHESTER, MA The owners of a property with a steep descent to the edge of the Mystic Lakes wished to secure safe access to the waters edge to canoe and swim, minimizing disturbance to the banks of the lake. The proposed design created a rustic path to the water comprised of stone steps and boulder retaining walls. The path meets the lake at a dock, placed to minimize erosion on the bank and land under water, while allowing access for canoing and swimming. Thoughtful grading reduced sheet flow and impact on the site, while native mitigation plantings enhanced habitat and stabilized soil, creating places for nature and people. Permitting for this project included Chapter 91 Waterways licensing as well as an NOI. Kathryn Ostermier was the lead designer and completed permit drawings, submittal, and presentation at hearings while a project manager at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects. Dan K. Gordon Associates 267 Washington Street Suite 6 Wellesley, MA 02481 P. 781.237.5751 dangordonassociates.com Schiff / Bowen Residence 7 Lakeview Road Winchester, MA April 10, 2015 Existing Conditions 2 of 2 1. View of slope to lake (northwest): red lines indicate approximate property lines 2. View of lakeshore (north): red lines indicate approximate property lines 3. View of slope / stair (east) Oct. 2014 Feb. 2015 Oct. 2014 Dan K. Gordon Associates 267 Washington Street Suite 6 Wellesley, MA 02481 P. 781.237.5751 dangordonassociates.com Schiff / Bowen Residence 7 Lakeview Road Winchester, MA April 10, 2015 Existing Conditions 2 of 2 1. View of slope to lake (northwest): red lines indicate approximate property lines 2. View of lakeshore (north): red lines indicate approximate property lines 3. View of slope / stair (east) Oct. 2014 Feb. 2015 Oct. 2014 Unsafe steps to the water’s edge are right up against the property line Graphics and stakes are used to communicate property lines to permitting authority DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD WATER ACCESS & DOCK PROJECT WINCHESTER, MA SITE PLAN Scaled to fit 11x17 Work completed while at Dan Gordon Landscape Architects DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 53 Southampton Road • Westfield, MA 01085-5308 • Tel 413.562.1600 www.tighebond.com - 2 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 of 4 REV. 04/2020 “CLIENT” is defined in the acceptance line of the accompanying proposal letter or the name the proposal is issued to; Tighe & Bond, Inc. is hereby referenced as “CONSULTANT”; “PROJECT” is defined in the accompanying proposal letter 1. SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS 1.1 Invoices will generally be submitted once a month for services performed during the previous month. Payment will be due within 30 days of invoice date. Monthly payments to CONSULTANT shall be made on the basis of invoices submitted by CONSULTANT and approved by CLIENT. If requested by CLIENT, monthly invoices may be supplemented with such supporting data as reasonably requested to substantiate them. 1.2 In the event of a disagreement as to billing, the CLIENT shall pay the agreed portion. 1.3 Interest will be added to accounts in arrears at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) percent per month (18 percent per annum) or the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is less, of the outstanding balance. In the event counsel is retained to obtain payment of an outstanding balance, CLIENT will reimburse CONSULTANT for all reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. 1.4 If CLIENT fails to make payment in full within 30 days of the date due for any undisputed billing, CONSULTANT may, after giving seven days’ written notice to CLIENT, suspend services and retain work product until paid in full, including interest. In the event of suspension of services, CONSULTANT will have no liability to CLIENT for delays or damages caused by such suspension. 2. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS 2.1 CLIENT and CONSULTANT each binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other parties to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other parties with respect to all covenants of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not assign, sublet or transfer its interest in this Agreement without the written consent of CLIENT, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. 2.2 This Agreement represents the entire and integrated Agreement between CLIENT and CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or Agreements, whether written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both CLIENT and CONSULTANT. References to this agreement include these Terms & Conditions, any accompanying proposal or description of services, as well as any other documents referenced or incorporated therein. In the event one or more provisions of any of the foregoing documents conflict with the provisions of these Terms & Conditions, the provisions of these Terms & Conditions shall control. 2.3 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship or cause of action in favor of a third party against CLIENT or against CONSULTANT. 3. STANDARD OF CARE 3.1 In providing services, CONSULTANT will use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by individuals providing such services in the same or similar locality for similar projects. 4. TERMINATION 4.1 This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven days’ written notice in the event of substantial failure by the other party to perform in accordance with the terms hereof through no fault of the terminating party. In addition, CLIENT may terminate this Agreement for its convenience at any time by giving written notice to CONSULTANT. In the event of any termination, CLIENT will pay CONSULTANT for all services rendered and reimbursable expenses incurred under the Agreement to the date of termination and all services and expenses related to the orderly termination of this Agreement. 5. RECORD RETENTION 5.1 CONSULTANT will retain pertinent records relating to the services performed for the time required by law, during which period the records will be made available upon reasonable request and upon reimbursement for any applicable retrieval/copying charges. 5.2 Samples - All soil, rock and water samples will be discarded 30 days after submission of CONSULTANT’s report, unless mutually agreed otherwise or unless CONSULTANT’s customary practice is to retain for a longer period of time for the specific type of services which CONSULTANT has agreed to perform. Upon request and mutual agreement regarding applicable charges, CONSULTANT will ship, deliver and/or store samples for CLIENT. 6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS 6.1 All reports, drawings, specifications, computer files, field data, notes, and other documents, whether in paper or electronic format or otherwise (“documents”), are instruments of service and shall remain the property of CONSULTANT, which shall retain all common law, statutory and other reserved rights including, without limitation, the copyright thereto. CLIENT’s payment to CONSULTANT of the compensation set forth in the Agreement shall be a condition precedent to the CLIENT’s right to use documents prepared by CONSULTANT. 6.2 Documents provided by CONSULTANT are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by CLIENT or others on any extension or modification of this PROJECT or for any other projects or sites. Documents provided by CONSULTANT on this PROJECT shall not, in whole or in part, be disseminated or conveyed to any other party, nor used by any other party, other than regulatory agencies, without the prior written consent of CONSULTANT. Reuse of documents by CLIENT or others on extensions or modifications of this project or on other sites or use by others on this PROJECT, without CONSULTANT’s written permission and mutual agreement as to scope of use and as to compensation, if applicable, shall be at the user's sole risk, without liability on CONSULTANT’s part, and CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold CONSULTANT harmless from all claims, damages, and expenses, including attorney's fees, arising out of such unauthorized use or reuse. 6.3 Electronic Documents - CONSULTANT cannot guarantee the authenticity, integrity or completeness of data files supplied in electronic writeable format. If CONSULTANT provides documents in writeable electronic format for CLIENT’s convenience, CLIENT agrees to waive any and all claims against CONSULTANT resulting in any way from the unauthorized use, alteration, misuse or reuse of the electronic documents, and to defend, indemnify, and hold CONSULTANT harmless from any claims, losses, damages, or costs, including attorney’s fees, arising out of the unauthorized use, alteration, misuse or reuse of any electronic documents provided to CLIENT. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD TERMS AND CONDITIONS 2 of 4 REV. 04/2020 6.4 Electronic Data Bases – In the event that CONSULTANT prepares electronic data bases, geographical information system (GIS) deliverables, or similar electronic documents, it is acknowledged by CLIENT and CONSULTANT that such PROJECT deliverables will be used and perhaps modified by CLIENT and that CONSULTANT’s obligations are limited to the deliverables and not to any subsequent modifications thereof. Once CLIENT accepts the delivery of maps, databases, or similar documents developed by CONSULTANT, ownership is passed to CLIENT. CONSULTANT will retain the right to use the developed data and will archive the data for a period of three years from the date of PROJECT completion. 7. INSURANCE 7.1 CONSULTANT will retain Workmen's Compensation Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance with respect to liabilities arising from negligent errors and omissions, Commercial General Liability Insurance, Excess Liability, Unmanned Aircraft, Cyber Liability, and Automobile Liability during this PROJECT. CONSULTANT will furnish certificates at CLIENT’s request. 7.2 Risk Allocation - To the fullest extent permitted by law, and not withstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the total liability, in the aggregate, of the CONSULTANT to the CLIENT and anyone claiming by or through the CLIENT, for any and all claims, losses, costs or damage, of any nature whatsoever, the liability of CONSULTANT to all claimants with respect to this PROJECT will be limited to an aggregate sum not to exceed $100,000 or CONSULTANT’s compensation for consulting services, whichever is greater. It is intended that this limitation apply to any and all liability or cause of action however alleged or arising, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 7.3 Damages – Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, neither CLIENT nor CONSULTANT, their respective officers, directors, partners, employees, contractors or subconsultants shall be liable to the other or shall make any claim for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or connected in any way to the PROJECT or to this Agreement. This mutual waiver of certain damages shall include, but is not limited to, loss of use, loss of profit, loss of business, loss of income, loss of reputation and any other consequential damages that may be incurred from any cause of action including negligence, strict liability, breach of contract and breach of strict or implied warranty. Both CLIENT and CONSULTANT shall require similar waivers of consequential damages protecting all the entities or persons named herein in all contracts and subcontracts with others involved in this PROJECT. 7.4 CLIENT agrees that any and all limitations of CONSULTANT’s liability or waivers of damages by CLIENT to CONSULTANT shall include and extend to those individuals and entities CONSULTANT retains for performance of the services under this Agreement, including but not limited to CONSULTANT’s officers, partners, and employees and their heirs and assigns, as well as CONSULTANT’s subconsultants and their officers, employees, and heirs and assigns. 8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 8.1 In the event of a disagreement arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the services provided hereunder, CLIENT and CONSULTANT agree to attempt to resolve any such disagreement through direct negotiations between senior, authorized representatives of each party. If any disagreement is not resolved by such direct negotiations, CLIENT and CONSULTANT further agree to consider using mutually acceptable non-binding mediation service in order to resolve any disagreement prior to proceeding to litigation. 9. SITE ACCESS 9.1 Right of Entry - Unless otherwise agreed, CLIENT will furnish right-of-entry on the land for CONSULTANT to make any surveys, borings, explorations, tests or similar field investigations. CONSULTANT will take reasonable precautions to limit damage to the land from use of equipment, but the cost for restoration of any damage that may result from such field investigations is not included in the agreed compensation for CONSULTANT. If restoration of the land is required greater than those included in the scope of work, upon mutual agreement this may be accomplished as a reimbursable additional service at cost plus ten percent. 9.2 Damage to Underground Structures - Reasonable care will be exercised in locating underground structures in the vicinity of proposed subsurface explorations. This may include contact with the local agency coordinating subsurface utility information and/or a review of plans provided by CLIENT or CLIENT representatives for the site to be investigated. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to rely upon any information or plans prepared or made available by others. In the absence of physically confirmed underground structure locations, CLIENT agrees to accept the risk of damage and costs associated with repair and restoration of damage resulting from the exploration work. 10. OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 10.1 If, at any time, evidence of the existence or possible existence of asbestos, oil, or other hazardous materials or substances is discovered, outside of any agreed scope of work or greater than those anticipated in any agreed scope or of work, CONSULTANT reserves the right to renegotiate the fees for CONSULTANT’s services and CONSULTANT’s continued involvement in the PROJECT. CONSULTANT will notify CLIENT as soon as practical if evidence of the existence or possible existence of such hazardous materials or substances is discovered. 10.2 The discovery of the existence or possible existence of hazardous materials or substances, outside or greater than any proposed in the agreed scope of work, may make it necessary for CONSULTANT to take accelerated action to protect human health and safety, and/or the environment. CLIENT agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for the cost of any and all measures that in its professional opinion are appropriate to preserve and/or protect the health and safety of the public, the environment, and/or CONSULTANT’s personnel. To the full extent permitted by law, CLIENT waives any claims against CONSULTANT and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CONSULTANT from any and all claims, losses, damages, liability, and costs, including but not limited to cost of defense, arising out of or in any way connected with the existence or possible existence of such hazardous materials substances at the site. 11. SITE INVESTIGATIONS 11.1 In soils, groundwater, soil gas, indoor air, or other investigations, conditions may vary between successive test points and sample intervals and for locations at or between where observations, exploration, and investigations have been made. Because of the variability of conditions and the inherent uncertainties in such evaluations, explorations, or investigations, changed or unanticipated conditions may occur that may affect overall PROJECT costs and/or execution. These variable conditions and related impacts on cost and PROJECT execution are not the responsibility of CONSULTANT. 11.2 CLIENT recognizes that special risks occur whenever engineering or related disciplines are applied to provide DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD TERMS AND CONDITIONS 3 of 4 REV. 04/2020 information regarding subsurface conditions. Even an agreed sampling and testing program, implemented with appropriate equipment and personnel with the assistance of a trained professional performing in accordance with the applicable professional standard of care, may provide data or information which differs significantly from that discovered or encountered subsequently. Environmental, geological, and geotechnical conditions, that CONSULTANT may infer to exist between sampling points may differ significantly from those discovered or encountered subsequently. The passage of time also should be considered, and CLIENT recognizes that due to natural occurrences or direct, or indirect human intervention at or near the site, actual conditions may quickly change. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for the identification of emerging contaminants for which no current regulatory provisions exists nor shall CONSULTANT be held liable for not identifying or discussing these compounds even if those compounds are detected at a later date. CLIENT realizes that these risks cannot be eliminated. The services included in this agreement are those agreed to, or selected, consistent with CLIENT’s risk preferences and other considerations including cost and schedule. 11.3 By authorizing CONSULTANT to proceed with the site investigation services, CLIENT confirms that CONSULTANT has not created nor contributed to the presence of any existing hazardous substances or conditions at or near the site. CLIENT recognizes that there is an inherent risk in drilling, borings, punching or driving probes, excavating trenches or implementing other methods of subsurface exploration at or near a site contaminated by hazardous materials. Further, CLIENT recognizes that these are inherent even through the exercise of the Standard of Care. CLIENT accepts the risk and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold CONSULTANT and each of CONSULTANT’s subcontractors, consultants, officers, directors, and employees harmless against and all claims for damages, costs, or expenses direct or consequential, in connection with a release of hazardous substances, except to the extent that such claims, damages, or losses are adjudicated to have resulted from CONSULTANT’s gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of the services. 12. FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATORY AGENCY AUDITS 12.1 For certain services rendered by CONSULTANT, documents filed with federal and state regulatory agencies may be audited after the date of filing. In the event that CLIENT’s PROJECT is selected for an audit, CLIENT agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for time spent preparing for and complying with an agency request for information or interviews in conjunction with such audit. CLIENT will be notified at the time of any such request by an agency, and CONSULTANT will invoice CLIENT based on its standard billing rates in effect at the time of the audit. 13. CLIENT’s RESPONSIBILITIES 13.1 Unless otherwise stated in the Agreement, CLIENT will obtain, arrange, and pay for all notices, permits, and licenses required by local, state, or federal authorities; and CLIENT will make available the land, easements, rights-of-way, and access necessary for CONSULTANT's services or PROJECT implementation. 13.2 CLIENT will examine CONSULTANT's studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents and communicate promptly to CONSULTANT in the event of disagreement regarding the contents of any of the foregoing. CLIENT, at its own cost, will obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as CLIENT deems appropriate; and render in writing decisions required by CLIENT in a timely manner. 14. OPINIONS OF COST, FINANCIAL ANALYSES, ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY PROJECTIONS, AND SCHEDULES 14.1 CONSULTANT has no control over cost or price of labor and materials required to implement CLIENT’s PROJECT, unknown or latent conditions of existing equipment or structures that may affect operation or maintenance costs, competitive bidding procedures and market conditions, time or quality of performance by operating personnel or third parties, and other economic and operational factors that may materially affect the ultimate PROJECT cost or schedule. Therefore, CONSULTANT makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that CLIENT's actual PROJECT costs, financial aspects, economic feasibility, or schedules will not vary from any opinions, analyses, projections, or estimates which may be provided by CONSULTANT. If CLIENT wishes additional information as to any element of PROJECT cost, feasibility, or schedule, CLIENT at its own cost will employ an independent cost estimator, contractor, or other appropriate advisor. 15. CONSTRUCTION PHASE PROVISIONS The following provisions shall be applicable should the CONSULTANT be retained to provide Construction Phase Services in connection with the PROJECT: 15.1 CLIENT and Contractor - The presence of CONSULTANT's personnel at a construction site, whether as onsite representatives or otherwise, does not make CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT's personnel in any way responsible for the obligations, duties, and responsibilities of the CLIENT and/or the construction contractors or other entities, and does not relieve the construction contractors or any other entity of their respective obligations, duties, and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all construction methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for coordinating and completing all portions of the construction work in accordance with the construction contract documents and for providing and/or enforcing all health and safety precautions required for such construction work. 15.2 Contractor Control - CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT's personnel have no authority or obligation to monitor, to inspect, to supervise, or to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or the health and safety precautions for the construction work and have no duty for inspecting, noting, observing, correcting, or reporting on health or safety deficiencies of the construction contractor(s) or other entity or any other persons at the site except CONSULTANT's own personnel. 15.3 On-site Responsibility - The presence of CONSULTANT's personnel at a construction site is for the purpose of providing to CLIENT an increased degree of confidence that the completed construction work will conform generally to the construction documents and that the design concept as reflected in the construction documents generally has been implemented and preserved by the construction contractor(s). CONSULTANT neither guarantees the performance of the construction contractor(s) nor assumes responsibility for construction contractor's failure to perform work in accordance with the construction documents. 15.4 Payment Recommendations - Recommendations by CONSULTANT to CLIENT for periodic construction progress payments to the construction contractor(s) are based on CONSULTANT's knowledge, information, and belief from selective observation that the work has progressed to the point indicated. Such recommendations do not represent that DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD TERMS AND CONDITIONS 4 of 4 REV. 04/2020 continuous or detailed examinations have been made by CONSULTANT to ascertain that the construction contractor(s) have completed the work in exact accordance with the construction documents; that the final work will be acceptable in all respects; that CONSULTANT has made an examination to ascertain how or for what purpose the construction contractor(s) have used the moneys paid; that title to any of the work, materials, or equipment has passed to CLIENT free and clear of liens, claims, security interests, or encumbrances; or that there are no other matters at issue between CLIENT and the construction contractors that affect the amount that should be paid. 15.5 Record Drawings - Record drawings, if required as part of CONSULTANT’s agreed scope of work, will be prepared, in part, on the basis of information compiled and furnished by others, and may not always represent the exact location, type of various components, or exact manner in which the PROJECT was finally constructed. CONSULTANT is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information from others that are incorporated into the record drawings. 16. DESIGN WITHOUT CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES The following provisions shall be applicable should the CONSULTANT be retained to provide design services but not be retained to provide Construction Phase Services in connection with the PROJECT: 16.1 It is understood and agreed that the CONSULTANT's Scope of Services under this proposal does not include project observation or review of the Contractor's performance or any other construction phase services, and that such services will be provided by the CLIENT or others. The CLIENT assumes all responsibility for interpretation of the Contract Documents and for construction observation, and the CLIENT waives any claims against the CONSULTANT that may be in any way connected thereto. 16.2 In addition, the CLIENT agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the CONSULTANT, its officers, directors, employees and subconsultants (collectively, CONSULTANT) against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees and defense costs, arising out of or in any way connected with the performance of such services by other persons or entities and from any and all claims arising from modifications, clarifications, interpretations, adjustments or changes made to the Contract Documents to reflect changed field or other conditions, except for claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT. 17. SCHEDULE 17.1 The CLIENT agrees that the CONSULTANT is not responsible for damages arising directly or indirectly from any delays for causes beyond the CONSULTANT's reasonable control. For purposes of this Agreement, such causes include, but are not limited to, strikes or other labor disputes; severe weather disruptions or other natural disasters, pandemics, or acts of God; fires, riots, war or other emergencies; failure of any government agency to act in timely manner; failure of performance by the CLIENT or the CLIENT's contractors or consultants. 17.2 The CONSULTANT’s schedule includes reasonable allowances for review and approval times required by the CLIENT, performance of services by the CLIENT's consultants, and review and approval times required by public authorities having jurisdiction over the PROJECT. This schedule shall be equitably adjusted as the PROJECT progresses, allowing for changes in scope, character or size of the PROJECT requested by the Client, or for delays or other causes beyond the Consultant's reasonable control. 18. MISCELLANEOUS TERMS 18.1 GOVERING LAW - The CLIENT and the CONSULTANT agree that this Agreement and any legal actions concerning its validity, interpretation and performance shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the PROJECT is located, without regard to any conflict of laws provisions, which may apply the laws of other jurisdictions. 18.2 LENDERS' REQUIREMENTS- The CONSULTANT shall not be required to execute any documents subsequent to the signing of this Agreement that in any way might, in the sole judgment of the CONSULTANT, increase the CONSULTANT's contractual or legal obligations or risks, or adversely affect the availability or cost of its professional or general liability insurance. 18.3 CORPORATE PROTECTION - Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the CLIENT agrees that as the CLIENT's sole and exclusive remedy, any claim, demand or suit shall be directed and/or asserted only against the CONSULTANT, a Massachusetts corporation, and not against any of the CONSULTANT's individual employees, officers or directors. 18.4 TITLES - The section headings used in this Agreement are intended principally for convenience and shall not be used in interpreting this Agreement or in determining any of the rights or obligations of the parties to this Agreement. 18.5 Upon execution, these terms as incorporated into the accompanying proposal represent the final intent of the parties. Any modification, rescission, or waivers of these terms shall only be effective and binding if agreed to in writing by the parties. P:\CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS\PRIVATE\AGREE\TERMS&CONDITIONS\CURRENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS\TERMSCONDITIONS-REV 04-2020 FINAL.DOC DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD JEAN CHRISTY, PE SENIOR ENGINEER Jean Christy has 18 years of experience in the management, design, permitting and construction of civil engineering design projects that range from site and roadway design to complex stormwater management treatment systems. Using her thorough knowledge of local and regional requirements, she has successfully managed and designed projects from permitting through construction. She is a recognized professional in Massachusetts with her understanding of hydrology and hydraulics, and compliance with both local and state regulations. Jean provides design assistance and quality control reviews of Tighe & Bond’s stormwater management designs in Massachusetts, including both traditional and green infrastructure designs. Her professional interests in green infrastructure and low-impact development approaches to stormwater management are advantageous in urban and campus-centric designs. In addition, Jean regularly provides third party reviews to communities throughout Massachusetts in their review of complex stormwater management system designs. Jean also has significant experience with construction-period stormwater management practices throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. CIVIL / SITE AVALON MILLS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT—NORTH ANDOVER, MA Provided civil engineering services for the development of a 170-unit residential development in North Andover, Massachusetts. The historical nature of the site, constrained by existing utility infrastructure and wetland resource areas, limited development potential of the site, resulting in creative facility layout, vehicular circulation and subsurface stormwater management features. Provided support to the client and development through a lengthy public hearing process as a highly contentious project. LUDLOW MILLS REDEVELOPMENT—LUDLOW, MA Provided civil engineering services for numerous aspects of this redevelopment in Ludlow, MA. Included the 75,000 SF Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, which involved utility coordination with a concurrent roadway rehabilitation project immediately adjacent to the site. Designed site and stormwater management features to achieve LEED Silver status. Assisted the client in the preparation of an Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grant application for the construction of a new roadway within the Ludlow Mills facility. Designed utility connections for multiple future developments. Service connections and infrastructure design included direct coordination with the local water commission under a heavy time constraint . LEYDEN WOODS HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT—GREENFIELD, MA Provided civil engineering peer review services for MassHousing in the redevelopment of the Leyden Woods Housing Development in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Peer review services included stormwater management designs, in addition to vehicular and pedestrian accessibility. Following the peer review, MassHousing retained Tighe & Bond to provide construction- period observation which included weekly site visits and contractor coordination meetings, construction budget and change order review, technical design assistance and monthly observation reports. EXPERIENCE 18 Years SPECIALTIES Civil/Site Design & Redevelopment Stormwater Management Roadway Design & Rehabilitation Utility Infrastructure Cost Estimating Permitting EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Massachusetts 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health Training LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer MA #47080 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Civil Engineers DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD JEAN CHRISTY, PE | SENIOR ENGINEER HOSPITALITY NORTH REDEVELOPMENT—NORTHAMPTON, MA Provided civil engineering services for the redevelopment of an existing hotel facility to include 80,000 SF of office use, a new 107-room hotel and a 4,000 SF restaurant in Northampton, MA. The project was almost entirely located within the 100-year flood plain which required the provision of compensatory storage volumes. A complex stormwater management system was designed to address the requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Standards as well as the City of Northampton Stormwater Ordinance. Permitting of the project was successful during one public hearing with each of the City of Northampton Planning Board and Conservation Commission. PEER REVIEW SERVICES—WINCHENDON, MA Provided third party review services to the Town of Winchendon Planning Board and Conservation Commission. Peer review efforts included technical design correctness, compliance with local and state regulations, review of permit application contents, and presentation of findings to local Board and Commission in a public-hearing format. Peer review projects included commercial site development, industrial subdivisions, residential applications and solar energy generation facilities. CHESTNUT PARK APARTMENTS—HOLYOKE, MA Served as the design engineer for the rehabilitation of multiple existing buildings from education uses to residential apartments in Holyoke, MA. The multiple sites and buildings required new parking areas, utility infrastructure and stormwater management features within a confined, urban space. PEER REVIEW SERVICES—GARDNER, MA Provided third party review services to the City of Gardner Conservation Commission. Peer review efforts included technical design correctness, compliance with local and state regulations, review of permit application contents, and presentation of findings to the local Commission in a public-hearing format. Peer review projects included large-scale solar energy generation facilities and municipal services. COMMUNITY FIELDS PARK—HOLYOKE, MA Observed construction efforts for the publicly funded Community Fields Park in Holyoke, Massachusetts for compliance with construction documents. Daily inspections and reporting were required due to a fast-tracked construction schedule. Inspections included multiple disciplines including stormwater management features, pavement section installation, accessibility standards, water distribution system, small building construction and mechanical processes for an exterior ice-skating ring. BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER—SPRINGFIELD, MA Served as the design engineer for a multitude of projects at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, the largest employer and hospital in Western Massachusetts. This included site and drainage system design and permitting efforts, through the local and state levels, for the 640,000 SF Hospital of the Future addition, a new Daly Entrance canopy and a support service area. All of these projects were constructed concurrently . PUTNAM VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL—SPRINGFIELD, MA Provided engineering support for the stormwater management analysis and design for the new Putnam Vocational High School in Springfield, MA. Storm water management design included LID measures to achieve LEED status. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD MELISSA COADY PROJECT MANAGER Melissa Coady is an environmental specialist with a detailed knowledge of applied wetlands science and environmental and energy permitting. She obtains federal, state and local permits, serves as a construction site environmental monitor, and designs and monitors environmental mitigation plans and wetland replication projects for municipal, commercial, industrial and utility clients. Her experience includes providing numerous ecological and environmental site assessments, including wetland resource area delineations, botanical surveys, wildlife habitat evaluations, invasive species surveys, and vernal pool evaluations. She also has experience performing subsurface investigations in accordance with ASTM standards and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan. She has prepared construction Best Management Practices (BMP) manuals for utility companies in New England, as well as Invasive Species Control Plans, habitat restoration plans, and vernal pool monitoring plans. Additionally, Melissa coordinates pre-permitting meetings and presents at public hearings. She also performs peer reviews on behalf of municipal conservation commissions across Massachusetts. ENERGY AND ENVIORMENTAL PERMITTING WETLAND DELINEATION AND PERMITTING—MASSACHUSETTS Conducted wetland delineations and obtained permits in accordance with local, state and federal regulatory programs for private and municipal clients. Included: wind turbine and solar energy farm construction, water and sewer infrastructure installation and replacement, electric transmission line maintenance and expansion, dam reconstruction, wastewater treatment facility improvements, culvert maintenance, and educational institution campus improvements. Obtained Certificates of Compliance for a variety of Massachusetts projects. AUDUBON ROAD UTILITIES AND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MA Assisted the City of Northampton Department of Public Works with procuring a local and federal environmental approvals for the replacement of water and storm drain utilities, culvert replacement in accordance with the Massachusetts River and Stream Crossing Standards. ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT—SOUTHWICK, MA Obtained necessary local and state environmental approvals for the Town of Southwick’s roadway reconstruction project, including stormwater management improvements. Included: MEPA ENF Certificate, and Southwick Bylaw and Wetlands Protection Act Order of Conditions, and Massachusetts Historical Commission coordination. NEW ACCESS ROAD PERMIT—HOLYOKE, MA Prepared necessary local and state environmental permit applications for t he construction of “Doyle Drive,” a new access road to the HCC campus. Included: pre-application vernal pool surveys and wildlife habitat evaluations, MEPA ENF Certificate, MESA Conservation & Management Permit, Order of Conditions under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Holyoke Wetlands Protection Ordinance, as well as development of a post- construction vernal pool monitoring plan. EXPERIENCE 18 Years SPECIALTIES Environmental & Energy Permitting Environmental Site Assessments Wetlands & Waterways Ecology & Rare Species Subsurface Evaluations EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Biology University of Massachusetts Amherst Graduate Coursework Resource Management and Administration Antioch New England Graduate School 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists; Secretary (2007-2009) Easthampton Conservation Commission, Full Member (February 2007 - present) Society of Wetland Scientists Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD MELISSA COADY | PROJECT MANAGER STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT—HUNTINGTON, MA Assisted the Town of Huntington Highway Department with procuring a local MA Wetlands Protection Act Order of Conditions for the construction of FEMA HMGP grant-funded stormwater improvements to prevent future roadway washouts at a stream crossing. FISH PASSAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT—CHICOPEE, MA Obtained necessary local, state and federal approvals for the Holyoke Gas & Electric Department’s Hadley Falls Station Downstream Fish Passage Improvements Project. The project required over 10 years of research to design a state of the art fish exclusion rack to minimize entrainment of species at the canal system intake structure. Permitting included: MEPA ENF Certificate, Amended 401 Water Quality Certification, Sections 10 and 404 Authorization (MA General Permit), MESA Conservation & Management Permit (CMP), and US Coast Guard approvals. Also performed environmental compliance monitoring during construction. SEWER SEPERATION PROJECT—CHICOPEE, MA Obtained full suite of permits and approvals for multiple phases of the City of Chicopee’s EPA mandated and approved Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan. Included: MEPA ENF Certificate, Orders of Conditions, 401 Water Quality Certification waiver, 404 Category 2 Authorization (MA General Permit), and MESA approvals. Attended pre-permitting and pre- construction meetings with regulatory agencies. Reviewed contractor submittals for construction in wetlands and dewatering. Served as on -site wetlands monitor during wetland restoration activities. EMERGENCY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT—WINDSOR, MA Obtained necessary state and federal approva ls for the Dalton Fire District’s Windsor Reservoir Dam Emergency Reconstruction Project. Included: MEPA Expanded ENF Certificate and EIR waiver, emergency 401 Water Quality Certification, 404 Category 2 Authorization (MA General Permit), and MESA approvals, as well as coordination with Mass. Wildlife who holds a Conservation Restriction on the dam and surrounding area. PARALLEL INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT—SOUTHWICK, MA Oversaw wetland resource area delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations and rare species surveys, and obtained full suite of environmental permits for the Town of Southwick’s connection to the City of Westfield’s Wastewater Treatment Plant that required constructing the sewer across both the Westfield and Little Rivers. ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE UTILITY PROJECTS—MASSACHUSETTS Conducted a pilot study of vegetation mapping and wetland delineations in support of electric utility linear infrastructure projects. ECOLOGY AND RARE SPECIES WILDLIFE HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS—WINDSOR, MA Conducted stream evaluations for a dam removal in Windsor, MA that eliminated a significant barrier to the movement of fish and other aquatic species in a cold water fishery and tributary to a public water supply. RARE SPECIES SURVEYS—CONNECTICUT Designed a 125-lot, 335-acre residential subdivision in Belchertown, MA, located within a Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program area of rare species. Engineering efforts included roadway design, storm water management system analysis and design, as well as multiple sanitary sewer pump stations due to highly varied site topography. Permitting efforts included local government and DEP approvals. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD MELISSA COADY | PROJECT MANAGER INNVASIVE PLANT SPECIES SURVEYS—WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS Conducted surveys for target invasive plant species along the Connecticut River in western MA. Coordinated completion of rare mussel surveys as part of a FERC compliance program for a local utility company. Participated in stakeholder meetings and prepared reports to fulfill FERC reporting requirements. Conducted invasive plant species m onitoring and recommended invasive plant control methods as mitigation for a public utility project in western Massachusetts. RARE/ENDANGERED SPECIES—MASSACHUSETTS Prepared permit applications to the MA Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program under the MA Endangered Species Act and Regulations and the MA Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations. Obtained Scientific Collection Permits for rare species handling during construction activities. As on-site biologist, has monitored terrestrial and aquatic construction sites within the limits of mapped eastern box turtle, wood turtle, marbled salamander habitats, as well as other data sensitive species. WILDLIFE HABITAT/VERNAL POOL EVALUATIONS—MASSACHUSETTS Designed a private roadway for a residential develo pment in Holyoke, MA. A challenging site as a result of steep topography and shallow bedrock, design efforts included stormwater management features, roadway design and a sanitary sewer pump station. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS ENERGY AND ENVIORMENTAL PERMITTING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND PROJECTS—MASSACHUSETTS Conducted environmental field assessments for two wind feasibility studies funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. Coordinated wetland delineation and vernal pool evaluations for proposed wind turbine projects in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley. Obtained Negative Determinations of Applicability for two solar projects located on closed landfills. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 1 | Page Request for Proposals River Swimming Assessment and Design (Horizontal Design Services) Proposals due 3:00 PM Friday January 8, 2021 Submit in electronic form (no hard copies) to Wayne Feiden WFeiden@NorthamptonMA.gov Questions to Wayne Feiden at the above email or at (413) 587-1265 Northampton is seeking a professional engineer and other qualified designer to support the assessment and design of improved river swimming opportunities. The design team will: Evaluate five informal swimming areas on the Mill River light touch improvements 1. Exploration of the area that the City and its partners might want to have under their site control 2. Light touch improvements might, for example, include access improvements, waterfront improvements, trash, and sanitary facilities 3. Consider the limits of on-going City resources (e.g., staffing and other) in recommendations, especially assuming that the City does not want to charge for the use of these areas 4. Consider possible partnerships with other management groups Evaluate the informal swimming area at the City’s Connecticut River Greenway for potentially greater capital improvements 1. Explore the conservation, recreation, and general city owned portions of this greenway 2. Consider both light touch and capital intensive improvements, with any sanitary facilities most likely waterless (the site is not served by water or sewer) 3. Consider the lack of resources and the uncertainty of whether the city will charge for these areas 4. Ensure accessibility for people with disabilities Work with the City to test concepts 1. Assist with City organized focus groups, stakeholder interviews and community forums 2. Work the City’s design/project management team for City’s selection of options to proceed with Design final improvements 1. Create engineered drawing of any selected design to a minimum of 25% design stage (necessary to apply for relevant grants such as Land and Water Conservation Fund, PARC grant, LAND grant, Recreation Trail Grants) 2. Create construction cost estimates for selected designs 3. Because of mixed city agency management, designs and cost estimates will need to be separated by area and management agency, even as the city wants to coordinate all planning DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 2 | Page The proposal shall include: 1. Qualifications for this work 2. Design principles to be applied to this work 3. Scope of services (at a minimum, to include all of the work outlined on Page 1) 4. Proposed time line (In an ideal world we would apply for the next round of grants in early Summer 2021, but we understand this may not be possible) 5. Fixed fee for the work outlined on Page 1 6. Fixed fee, fee estimate, or other ways to understand the full fee of taking the design to 100% plans, specifications, estimates, bid package, and construction administration.  The City has received a Community Preservation Act of $65,000 for this work.  At a minimum, the fixed fee portion of this work may not exceed this amount.  Ideally, there will also be funds to allow the City to go beyond the 25% design level. Background: There is a clear demonstrated demand for more swimming opportunities, both at informal and managed swimming areas.  Heavy recreation use at informal swimming areas demonstrate strong user needs of desire lines.  Recreational use has increased dramatically, driven by increasing periods of summer heat, by word-of- mouth and social media awareness of these swimming opportunities, and, in 2020, with Covid-19 restrictions on alternative recreation opportunities.  Sites are being loved to death, with trash, human waste, noise, and traffic problems.  Neighborhood complaints and conflicts have increased dramatically with increased use and abuse.  Private property owners, where some of these swimming areas are located, are unable to address all of the issues.  The City has limited resources to manage existing recreation and conservation areas and resources to support increased use and new recreation needs are limited.  Public or private enforcement (nuisance, parking, trash, waste, and noise) cannot extinguish desire lines or address all issues.  Because recreation users are disproportionately populations of color, enforcement actions would disproportionately affect populations of color.  The City and the community needs to explore improving formal or informal swimming and whether resources (from grant funds, user fees, other public funds, and/or other sources) can be made available to address these needs  Immediate operational changes for private landowners and public agencies may be needed. Increased recreation opportunities, however, will take multiple years. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 3 | Page Existing Formal Swimming Areas FOR BACKGROUND ONLY- NOT PART OF PROJECT SCOPE Summary: All five of the existing public and quasi-public area are popular and serve the public well. There are limited opportunities for expansion. These sites cannot fully meet the desire lines seen at informal recreation on the Connecticut River for low cost, outdoor swimming and picnicking areas. Opportunities: The clearest opportunity is to identify funding to underwrite memberships, parking, and picnic fees. Area Ownership Management YMCA pool Massasoit St. YMCA Day use and membership Northampton Country Club pool Spring St. Country Club Membership only Aquatic Center pool at JFK Bridge Rd. City Day use and membership Musante Beach Reservoir Rd. City Day use only (pre-covid-membership) Look Park Spray Pool North Main St Look Park/ City Fee for parking and picnic tables. Entry is free DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 4 | Page Informal Swimming Areas with Opportunities for Improvement FOCUS OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Summary: All six of these sites are heavily used for swimming, meet a very strong public need. All of these sites, however, also have overuse and abuse challenges. Opportunities: There are opportunities to: 1. Reduce abuse and reduce use at some sites 2. Make modest physical and management improvements at some sites. 3. Make significant physical (e.g., sanitary facilities) and management improvements at a key site(s). Grants funds are probably available for physical improvements at public sites, but addressing long term management needs will not be grant covered and resources must be identified. Any area actively managed by the City needs City ownership, easement, or lease. All sites need to address noise, trash, parking, and user conflicts. Management models can include: 1. Free access, with a part-time or work-study river steward coordinating management. 2. User fee or significant funding staffing. This allows better self-sustaining management but makes it harder to either keep sites affordable. 3. Parking fees (or residents-only parking with paid parking non-residents) to cover management costs. 4. Privately run sites or partnerships. 5. AREA FOR HEAVY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Conn. Riverfront Greenway Damon Road City owned (mixed recreation, conservation, and general City 1. Heavily used 2. No water/sewer 3. Swift currents AREAS FOR LIGHT TOUCH IMPROVEMENTS Mill River, Maines Field Riverside Drive (two beaches) City recreation 1. Heavily used 2. Available parking and controllable entrance 3. Bathroom needs to be upgraded 4. Flood prone Mill River, Nonotuck Dam Cross St. & Pine St Private Could accommodate small improvements 1. Heavily used 2. Majority is private property 3. Unsafe dam 4. Neighborhood conflicts 5. Very limited or no water, and sewer 6. Water quality and need for testing 7. City maintenance resources limited Mill River, upriver Cook Dam Spring Street City conservation and private Mill River, Cook Dam Spring St City Look Park and private Mill River, Orange Dam Florence St/Mulberry Private DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 5 | Page Sites Infeasible to Provide New Swimming Opportunities FOR BACKGROUND ONLY- NOT PART OF PROJECT SCOPE Summary: Other sites that area either desirable for swimming, were previously used for swimming, or have small dipping pockets are not feasible for expansion. Limits: These sites either have legal and health limits (e.g., public water supply), no longer are feasible (e.g., Clear Falls), or will continue to serve as areas to get wet but don’t have the capacity to serve swimming and recreation at increased rates. Area Ownership Issues Mill River at Paradise Pond, Northampton State Hospital, and Look Park State City Private Very small wading or dipping areas and difficult access. River steward could monitor but not room for swimming Manhan River, Clear Falls Drury Lane Private Historic swimming area closed. Environmental and physical limits would prevent full restoration, although small dipping areas remain. Conn. River Greenway at Elwell Island and at Rainbow Beach City Very heavily used but only accessible by boat. Vehicle access is no viable. Storm devastated beach at Elwell Island Conn. River Greenway Rainbow Beach City Only accessible by boat. Road access would be extremely difficult. Fitzgerald Lake, N. Farms City Mucky bottom, not desirable except for swimming from boat. Building sandy beach is not viable Water Supply Reservoirs City Water supply- not viable DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A549E05-9441-42E0-B02D-6BC6DCE865FD 6 | Page Recreation User Interviews (August 2020 at Nonutuck Mills, Cooks Dam, and Orange Dam) Questions asked of recreation users Responses (summaries) How do you use this area (e.g., swimming, picnic, play, and barbecue)? Family fun, recreation, cooling off, swimming, relaxing, picnic, read (when there’s not a lot of noise), morning prayer, meet up with friends. What other areas did you consider using (e.g., your backyard, Look Park, Musante Beach, parks in other towns) None this year, Huntington because they have bathrooms and trash barrels, not a lot of other places to choose from, many parks and public pools are closed, beach (but it is far), Cape Cod, Orange Dam, Cooks Dam, Pufton pond, Connecticut river, Chapel Brook. Why didn't use other recreation areas? No free parking, this is closer, live nearby, many places are closed to the public, not as fun for the kids, don’t know a lot of places (new to the area), this one is my favorite. Many expressed frustration that other options are not open. Where do you live? Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Worcester (one group at Cooks Dam), Florence, Easthampton, Westfield. (From random sample majority came from nearby towns.) How did you learn about this site Friends, grew up here, family, word of mouth Would you use the site if that required following rules (e.g., carry out trash, user fees)? Yes, just about everywhere you go you have to carry your own trash out, It’s common sense, That would work, We would pay to enter, Need restrooms, Need trash receptacles, Parking, Not really…we’ve been coming here all of our lives – we don’t want to pay a fee now, We keep it clean when we come, Yes of course! Who would influence your use of the site (e.g., signs, group norms, enforcement, friends, family, a river steward)? River steward would be nice, opening and closing hours to alleviate traffic / noise for neighbors, signs, family, friends, more structure and facilities, My girlfriend. Many people expressed frustration with the amount of trash left behind. Where do people go relieve themselves? Woods, river, wait to get home, don’t go except at home Do you worry about Covid? Yes, no because we’re outside, I try to wear a mask around other people, a little bit, not really. Are you aware that you’re supposed to wear a mask when in large crowds or in the bike trail? Yes, no, didn’t know about the bike trail mask rule, I am aware and I try to. 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