Common use of Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Clause in Contracts

Dispute Avoidance and Resolution. 8.2.1. The parties hereby fully agree to communicate on a regular basis regarding the Project to avoid or minimize disputes. If a dispute arises, CM@Risk and City shall each commit to resolving said dispute in an amicable, professional, and expeditious manner to avoid delays and disruptions to the Work. 8.2.2. CM@Risk and City agree to first attempt to resolve disputes at the field level between CM@Risk’s Representative and RPR. 8.2.3. CM@Risk understands and agrees that if a dispute cannot be resolved through CM@Risk’s Representative and RPR, CM@Risk’s Senior Representative, RPR, Design Professional and City’s Senior Representative, shall upon the request of either party, meet promptly, but in no case later than thirty (30) days after said request is made to resolve said dispute. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the parties shall exchange relevant information that will assist the parties in resolving the dispute. 8.2.4. If said meeting fails to resolve the dispute, the CM@Risk understands and agrees that the City may elect to conduct non-binding mediation in an effort to resolve the dispute.