SHIELS OBLETZ JOHNSEN, INC. 7/18/2023

Exhibit A (Scope of Work) - 2 o Real Property Acquisition o Selection of and contract negotiations with the designer, developer/contractor to construct the Project o Negotiation of AquaSox lease o Negotiation of legally binding commitments with other public and private parties necessary to fully fund construction and operation, and maintenance (sponsors, naming rights, etc.) o Design and Permitting of Project o Phase Three (2025-early 2027) o Project Construction o Project ready for AquaSox baseball for the 2027 season. SCOPE OF WORK: PHASE ONE This scope of work is for project management, site alternative evaluation, and other services for Phase One of the Project (2023-2024). It is possible that the Project Manager’s contract will be extended to include later phase work. A. Project Management The Project Manager will be charged with providing Project leadership. The Project Manager will be the central organizing and driving brain of all parts of the Project. The Project Manager must “own” the Project, understand the critical path(s), and push the Project through Phase One. The Project Manager should not expect to receive detailed direction from the City of Everett. It will be the Project Manager’s responsibility to be the initiator and assign responsibilities to the Project team. B. Phase One Work 1. Project Team – Early Analysis Support Provide recommendations for additional areas of expertise and team composition to support the successful implementation of Phase 1. This could include preliminary/conceptual design studies, early environmental work, community outreach, real estate finance, and land use consultation, third-party cost review/estimator, and Sports Market and/or Performance Venue Market Feasibility analysis. Support and manage solicitation, selection, and management of additional consultants as requested. 2. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Process Shortly after the Project Manager is under contract, the City intends to engage a consultant for the SEPA and EIS processes. The Project Manager will be charged with coordinating and assisting with the selection of the SEPA consultant. The Project Manager will manage the SEPA consultant and will closely coordinate with the City’s SEPA legal counsel. 3. Site Alternative Analysis/Feasibility The City anticipates that site analysis will require the tasks described below. The Project Manager will be charged with managing the Project so that site analysis is completed. The City expects that most of the tasks will be completed by other consultants, such as the SEPA consultant, whom the Project Manager will manage. The City expects that the Project Manager will identify when additional consultants are necessary to complete the tasks. The tasks below should not be taken as