77-26 Agreement with Wilentz (Bond Attorney).pdf

77-26 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this __________ day of __________, 2026 BETWEEN: Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Hereinafter referred to as the "Township” AND: Wilentz Attorneys at Law 90 Woodbridge Center Drive Suite 900, Box 10 Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Hereinafter referred to as the "Professional”. W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the Township recognizes the need for the services of a Municipal Bond Attorney; and WHEREAS, in that connection Wilentz Attorneys at Law is qualified to provide said services; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to engage Wilentz Attorneys at Law to serve as an “Independent Contractor” to provide professional services that may be designated by the Township as a fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and stipulations hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties: 1. WORK TO BE PERFORMED The Professional shall provide legal advice with regard to the following activities: the preparation of Bond Ordinances and the review of the adoption proceedings; the preparation and review of public finance resolutions, the preparation and issuance of Bond Anticipation, Special 1