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sole discretion, it would be inappropriate for the Initial Decision Maker to resolve the Claim.
<br />§15.2.3 In evaluating Claims, the Initial Decision Maker may, but shall not be obligated to, consult with or seek information
<br />from either party or from persons with special knowledge or expertise who may assist the Initial Decision Maker in rendering
<br />a decision. The Initial Decision Maker may request the Owner to authorize retention of such persons at the Owner’s expense.
<br />§15.2.4 If the Initial Decision Maker requests a party to provide a response to a Claim or to furnish additional supporting data,
<br />such party shall respond, within ten days after receipt of the request, and shall either (1) provide a response on the requested
<br />supporting data, (2) advise the Initial Decision Maker when the response or supporting data will be furnished, or (3) advise the
<br />Initial Decision Maker that no supporting data will be furnished. Upon receipt of the response or supporting data, if any, the
<br />Initial Decision Maker will either reject or approve the Claim in whole or in part.
<br />§15.2.5 The Initial Decision Maker will render an initial decision approving or rejecting the Claim, or indicating that the
<br />Initial Decision Maker is unable to resolve the Claim. This initial decision shall (1) be in writing; (2) state the reasons
<br />therefor; and (3) notify the parties and the Architect, if the Architect is not serving as the Initial Decision Maker, of any
<br />change in the Contract Sum or Contract Time or both. The initial decision shall be final and binding on the parties but subject
<br />to mediation and, if the parties fail to resolve their dispute through mediation, to binding dispute resolution.
<br />§15.2.6 In the event of a claim against the Contractor, the Owner may, but is not obligated to notify the surety, if any, of the
<br />nature and amount of the claim. If the claim relates to a possibility of a Contractor’s default, the Owner may, but is not
<br />obligated tonotify the surety and request the surety’s assistance in resolving the controversy.
<br />§15.3 Mediation
<br />§15.3.1 Any claim, dispute or other matter in question or arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be subject to
<br />mediation. Mediation is not a condition precedent to commencing litigation, but if litigation is commenced, the parties agree
<br />to mediate before any dispositive motions or trial. The parties shall share equally the mediator’s fee and any filing fees.
<br />Mediation shall be held in the place where the Project is located unless another location is mutually agreed upon. Agreements
<br />reached in mediation and ratified by the Owner’s governing body shall be enforceable as settlement agreements in any court
<br />having proper jurisdiction.
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