PURPOSE: This rule provides for a mediation process to settle contract disputes.
- (1) If a claim which exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), but is less than three hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars ($327,000) as adjusted as provided in section 226.096, RSMo (L. 2003, HB 668), arises on a contract awarded by the Missouri Department of Transportation, mediation of such claims shall be initiated if agreed to by both parties.
- (2) The mediation procedures used shall be the procedures provided in the American Arbitration Association, Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures, effective on the date mediation was agreed upon.
AUTHORITY: sections 226.096, RSMo Supp. 2003 and 226.130 and 536.016, RSMo