181-26 Agreement for MA-2025 Helen Lawrence Florence Lowell-Final.pdf

7 whole or in part, except as specifically provided herein or in an instrument in writing executed by the parties hereto. 18. EFFECTIVE DATE OF CONTRACT This Agreement shall not become binding upon the parties until the Township adopts a bond ordinance and/or appropriates the funds necessary for this Agreement and the Township’s Chief Financial Officer certifies to the availability of funds if applicable pursuant to N.J.AC. 5:30-5.4 19. FAIR AND OPEN This Agreement has been awarded to the Contractor based on the Contractor’s merits and abilities to provide the professional services described herein. This Agreement was awarded through a “Fair and Open Process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. 20. PAY TO PLAY REQUIREMENT The Contractor is advised of the responsibility to file an annual statement on political contributions with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.8 (P.L. 2004, c.19, s.7, amended 2005, ch.51, s.15) if the Contractor received contracts in excess of $50,000 from public entities in a calendar year. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine if filing is necessary. Additional information on this requirement is available from ELEC at 888-313-3532 or at www.elec.state.nj.us. By executing this Agreement, the Contractor certifies that it is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 (P.L. 2025, c.176 and J.R. 12). The Contractor further certifies that it has neither made or solicited nor will make or cause to be solicited a prohibited political contribution in violation of any applicable federal, state or local laws. Any such failure to comply shall constitute a breach of the Contract. 21. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS