Or. Admin. R. 137-049-0810

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 137-049-0810 - Waiver of Delay Damages Against Public Policy

Contracting Agencies shall not place any provision in a Public Improvement Contract purporting to waive, release, or extinguish the rights of a Contractor to damages resulting from a Contracting Agency's unreasonable delay in performing the Contract. However, Contract provisions requiring notice of delay, providing for alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration (where allowable) or mediation, providing other procedures for settling contract disputes, or providing for reasonable liquidated damages, are permissible.

DOJ 11-2004, f. 9-1-04, cert. ef. 3-1-05

Stat. Auth.: ORS 279A.065

Stats. Implemented: ORS 279C.315