13-24 Agreement.pdf

13-24 AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this [Keay of January, 2024, by and between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, located at Town Hall, 66 Main Street, West Orange, County of Essex and State of New Jersey, hereinafter called the “TOWNSHIP,” party of the first part, and CME ASSOCIATES, located at 1460 Route 9 South, Howell, New Jersey 07731, hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT,” party of the second part. WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the TOWNSHIP has determined that it is in the best interests of the TOWNSHIP to continue to retain the services of CONSULTANT to provide municipal engineering services; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. The TOWNSHIP hereby retains the services of CONSULTANT for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 at the rates set forth in on the rate schedule annexed hereto as Exhibit “A.” 2. CONSULTANT is hereby placed on notice that no Department Head, individual member of the Governing Body, or any agent, servant or employee of the TOWNSHIP possesses any lawful authority to: (a) engage the rendition of services or the performance of work; (b) authorize the continuation of services or work beyond the amount specifically approved in the Resolution and Certificate of Funds; or to (c) represent that future funds will be available as compensation for current services. Any such acts shall be deemed ultra vires and beyond the scope of any authority that individual may possess. No bills, statement or vouchers for any