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TO: Honorable Town Board FROM: Jason Foote, Town Engineer DATE: April 13, 2026 SUBJECT: Town Engineer re Proposal - Phase 1 Environmental Study Requested Action: The Town Engineering Department solicited proposals from qualified environmental consulting firms to complete a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the properties located at 4393 and 4397 Seneca Street. A total of three (3) proposals were received as follows: Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C. – $3,000 LaBella Associates, D.P.C. – $2,300 Watts Architecture & Engineering – $9,350 A copy of the proposal summary and a copy of each proposal received is enclosed. After review of the proposals, it has been determined that Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C. has provided the best value for the Town. While not the lowest cost, Roux’s proposal provides a comprehensive and well-documented scope of services that fully meets the requirements of ASTM E1527-21 and the All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) standard under CERCLA. Their approach includes a thorough evaluation of recognized environmental conditions (RECs), as well as historical and controlled environmental conditions, and provides a clear and defensible framework for environmental due diligence. LaBella Associates submitted the lowest cost proposal; however, their scope represents a more basic Phase I ESA with limited additional analysis. Watts Architecture & Engineering proposed a more expansive scope, including additional screening elements, but at a significantly higher cost that is not warranted for the Town’s needs at this time. The cost for this study is expected to be funded through the Town’s contingency budget. Based on the above, it is recommended that the Town Board award the Phase I Environmental SiteAssessment services to Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C. in the total amount of $3,000. Page 67 of 251