§ 37-2-46 - Authority to resolve contract and breach of contract controversies. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 37-2-46

   § 37-2-46  Authority to resolve contractand breach of contract controversies. – Prior to the institution of arbitration or litigation concerning any contract,claim, or controversy, the chief purchasing officer is authorized, subject toany limitations or conditions imposed by regulations, to settle, compromise,pay, or otherwise adjust the claim, by or against, or controversy with acontractor relating to a contract entered into by the department ofadministration on behalf of the state or any state agency, including a claim orcontroversy based on contract, mistake, misrepresentation, or other cause forcontract modification or rescission, but excluding any claim or controversyinvolving penalties or forfeitures prescribed by statute or regulation where anofficial other than the chief purchasing officer is specifically authorized tosettle or determine the controversy.