Sec. 10A-177. Certification by the Purchasing Agent

Prior to the execution of any procurement contract or agreement subject to Section 10A-112, 10A-113, 10A-114 or 10A-115 of this Subtitle, the Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Agent's designee shall certify in writing that such procurement is in full compliance with the applicable provisions of this Subtitle or the procurement shall be rendered void and illegal. Any procurement award, contract or agreement (including any procurement contract renewal or extension) under the authority of this Subtitle, including subject to Section 10A-112, 10A-113, 10A-114, or 10A-115, awarded or executed in violation of any provision of Division 6 or Division 7 of this Subtitle shall be rendered void and illegal. Where a procurement award, contract or agreement is rendered "void and illegal" by violating a provision of this Subtitle, "void and illegal" shall mean "terminated for convenience" and shall not create a right of legal action or damages against any party.