102-26 Agreement with Heyer Gruel (Municipal Planning).pdf

102-26 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this 19th day of March, 2026 BETWEEN: Township of West Orange 66 Main Street 5 Hereinafter referred to as the "Township” AND: Heyer, Gruel & Associates 236 Broad Street Red Bank, NJ 07701 Hereinafter referred to as the "Professional”. W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the Township recognizes the need for Municipal Planning Services; and WHEREAS, in that connection Heyer, Gruel & Associates is qualified to provide said services; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to engage Heyer, Gruel & Associates 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 professionals will perform all services to ensure the Township maintains compliance with the Municipal Housing Law and perform all services as requested by the Township Administrator. The Professional shall attend meetings as requested, draft zoning ordinances and provide redevelopment planning services along with tasks called for by the MLUL. 1