Township Council Meeting — Packet

agent thereof shall be liable or be held acceptable for damages caused by the Contractor. Acceptance by the Contractor of the final payment shall operate as and shall be a release to the Owner and every representative and agent thereof from all claims and liability to the Contractor for anything done or furnished for, or relating to the work or for any act or neglect of the Owner or any person relating to or affecting the work. SECTION 25 - SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE Wherever in the Plans and Specifications any item of equipment or material is designated by reference to a particular brand, manufacturer, or trade name, it is understood that an approved equal product, acceptable to the Engineer may be substituted by the Contractor. SECTION 26 - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROVISION FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Affirmative Action Provisions for Construction Contracts is referenced to PL 1975, C. 127, NSA 10:5-31 et seq. and NJAC 17:27. GC-9