N.J. Admin. Code § 11:3-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 11:3-5.3 - Designation of the administrator

(a) The Commissioner shall designate a dispute resolution organization as the administrator of the PIP alternate dispute resolution system by entering into a contract with a dispute resolution organization.

(b) The contract designating the administrator shall be for a term not to exceed five years, but may be extended according to its terms until a new administrator is designated and substituted. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit an administrator from succeeding itself, if so designated in accordance with 39:6A-5.1 and this subchapter. The contract may provide for adjustments in the price paid for services performed over the life of the contract.

(c) The Commissioner shall request competitive proposals from among qualified dispute resolution organizations interested in serving as administrator.

(d) Dispute resolution organizations shall submit the following documents and information in connection with their proposal to serve as administrator:

1. A dispute resolution plan that describes how the organization shall meet the requirements of the Act and these rules, which shall include procedures and rules governing the dispute resolution process to ensure adherence to the standards of performance set forth in 39:6A-5.1 and 5.2 and this subchapter;

2. A description of the organization and biographical information about the key personnel that shall be responsible for executing the duties of the administrator;

3. A description of the management information systems that shall be utilized by the organization;

4. A draft budget for at least the first two years;

5. A cost proposal, which shall provide for the payment of the administrator's expenses, including the cost of dispute resolution professionals, from fees generated from the users of the system;

6. Such other information as may be provided by law, and that the Commissioner or the Treasurer may request in order to understand and evaluate the applicant's proposal.

N.J. Admin. Code § 11:3-5.3