The General Conditions provide procedures for resolving contractor disputes. The University's Representative is required to review change order requests and render a decision on the request. Mediation, arbitration, or litigation may follow this decision.
Continuous negotiation is required throughout the dispute process.
A claim is a written demand or assertion by the contractor seeking adjustment or interpretation of the terms of the contract documents, payment of money, extension of time, or other relief with respect to the contract documents, including a determination of disputes or matters in question between the University and contractor regarding the contract documents or the performance of the work. Before asserting a claim, the contractor must either submit a Change Order Request or give a written notice of intent to file the claim. The University's Representative makes a final decision on change order requests. If a claim is not subject to the procedures for a Change Order Request, the contractor may assert a claim only if the contractor gives a valid written notice of intent to file the claim. Various conditions must be met by the contractor.