Written Acknowledgement of the PAL. In order for the PAL to become effective and binding on both parties, the Municipality must return to the DOT a copy of the PAL signed by the Designated Official, hereinafter referred to as the “Written Acknowledgement of the PAL,” which serves to acknowledge the Municipality’s receipt of the PAL and confirm that the Municipality will undertake the particular Construction Project in accordance with the PAL and this Master Agreement). The Municipality shall submit the Written Acknowledgement of the PAL to the DOT Project Manager as designated in the PAL, no later than the deadline set forth in the PAL. Submission of the Written Acknowledgement of the PAL by electronic transmission is acceptable and preferred. The Written Acknowledgement of the PAL shall be deemed delivered on the date of receipt by the DOT if on a business day (or on the next business day after delivery if delivery occurs after business hours or if delivery does not occur on a business day). The PAL becomes effective on the date that the Written Acknowledgement of the PAL is delivered to the DOT.
