Nonbinding Mediation. Any disputed portion of the claim, as identified by Contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with the Parties sharing the associated costs equally. The Parties shall mutually agree to a mediator within ten (10) business days after the disputed portion of the claim has been identified in writing. If the Parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate with regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each Party shall bear the fees and costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator. If mediation is unsuccessful, the parts of the claim remaining in dispute shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to Section 23 of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any claim, dispute, or other disagreement between the Parties regarding performance under the Contract, the scope of work hereunder, or any other matter arising out of or related to, in any manner, the Contract, Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of the Services in accordance with County's written direction, pending any final determination or decision regarding any such claim, dispute, or disagreement.
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Sources: Public Improvement Agreement, Public Improvement Agreement