Section R7-2-1155. Resolution of Contract Claims and Controversies

A.      The district representative shall have the authority granted to the district representative by the governing board to settle and resolve contract claims and controversies including claims relating to assignees of the contractor.

B.       The district representative shall receive prior written approval of the governing board for the settlement or resolution of a claim of $50,000 or greater.

C.      Appeals from decisions of the district representative may be made to the hearing officer pursuant to R7-2-1158.

D.      A claimant shall file a contract claim with the district represen- tative within 180 days after the claim arises. The claim shall include the following:

1.        The name, address, and telephone number of the claim- ant;

2.        The signature of the claimant or claimant’s representa- tive;

3.        Identification of the solicitation or contract number;

4.        A detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the claim including copies of the relevant documents; and

5.        The form and dollar amount of the relief requested.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 17, 1987 (Supp. 87-4). Sec- tion amended by final exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R.

1525, effective July 1, 2015 (Supp. 15-3).