27-26 Agreement 2026.pdf

incorporated herein as if expressly set forth at length, and the Contractor agrees to comply with and be bound by the terms thereof. 4. Neither this Agreement nor the monies to become due hereunder are assignable. 5. The acceptance of payment by the Contractor shall constitute a release of any claims for liabilities of any nature whatsoever, if any, owing to the Contractor from the Township, its agents, servants and employees. 6. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Township, its agents, servants and employees from and against any losses, damage, liabilities and expenses which may arise or be claimed against the Township, its agents, servants and employees consequent upon or arising out of or in connection with the within Agreement. 7. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any claim shall be brought in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably consents to the service of process of any of the aforementioned courts in any such action or proceeding by the mailing of copies thereof to it by regular mail. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably waives any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such claim, suit, proceeding or action in such respective jurisdiction. 8. This Agreement is effective January 1, 2026 and covers the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The Township shall have the option to extend the terms of this Agreement for an additional one (1) year-term from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals, or caused the presents to be signed by their proper corporate officers, and caused these corporate seals to be affixed hereto. ATTEST: STERLING SECURITIES _________________________________ ______________________________ Name Name ATTEST TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE _________________________________ BY:__________________________ KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. SUSAN McCARTNEY, MAYOR