Common use of Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Clause in Contracts

Dispute Avoidance and Resolution. A. The parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, CM/GC and CITY each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the work. B. CM/GC and CITY shall first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between CM/GC’s Representative and CITY’S Representative. C. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through CM/GC’s Representative and CITY’s Representative, CM/GC’s Principal-in-charge and the Public Services Director, or his/her designee, upon the request of either party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than five (5) days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Principal-in Charge and the Public Services Director, or his/her designee, the parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. D. In any unresolved dispute arising out of an interpretation of this Agreement or the duties required therein, the final determination at the administrative level will be made by the Contract Administrator.

Dispute Avoidance and Resolution. A. The parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, CM/GC and CITY each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the work. B. CM/GC and CITY shall first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between CM/GC’s Representative and CITY’S Representative. C. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through CM/GC’s Representative and CITY’s Representative, CM/GC’s Principal-in-charge and the Public Services DirectorCity Manager, or his/her designee, upon the request of either party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than five (5) days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Principal-in Charge and the Public Services DirectorCity Manager, or his/her designee, the parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. D. In any unresolved dispute arising out of an interpretation of this Agreement or the duties required therein, the final determination at the administrative level will be made by the Contract Administrator.