Decision of the Purchasing Agent. All claims by a contractor against the City relating to a contract, except bid protests, shall be submitted in writing to the purchasing agent for a decision. The contractor may request a conference with the purchasing agent on the claim. Claims include, without limitation, disputes arising under a contract, and those based upon breach of contract, mistake, misrepresentation, or other cause for contract modification or rescission.
Notice to the Contractor of the Purchasing Agent's Decision. The decision of the purchasing agent shall be promptly issued in writing, and shall be immediately mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested or otherwise furnished to the contractor. The decision shall state the reasons for the decision reached.
Finality of Purchasing Agent's Decision. The purchasing agent's decision shall be final and conclusive unless the contractor files a timely claim under Neb. R.R.S. 16-726.
Failure to Render Timely Decision. If the purchasing agent does not issue a written decision regarding any contract controversy within 10 days after written request for a final decision, or within such longer period as may be agreed upon between the parties, then the aggrieved party may proceed as if an adverse decision had been received.