Section 12-6-6.103.07 - Disputes ClauseLanguage substantially similar to the following clause may be inserted in all Mississippi contracts:
"Disputes
(1) All controversies between the State and the contractor which arise under, or are by virtue of, this contract and which are not resolved by mutual agreement, shall be decided by the Chief Procurement Officer in writing, within 60 days after a written request by the contractor for a final decision concerning the controversy; provided, however, that if the Chief Procurement Officer does not issue a written decision within 60 days after written request for a final decision, or within such longer period as may be agreed upon by the parties, then the contractor may proceed as if an adverse decision had been received.(2) The Chief Procurement Officer shall immediately furnish a copy of the decision to the contractor, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by any other method that provides evidence of receipt.(3) Any such decision shall be final and conclusive, unless fraudulent, or: (a) within the 7 days from the date of receipt of the decision, the contractor mails or otherwise furnishes written notice of appeal to the Procurement Review Board.(4) The contractor shall comply with any decision of the Procurement Officer and proceed diligently with performance of this contract pending final resolution by the Procurement Review Board of any controversy arising under, or by virtue of, this contract, except where there has been a material breach of the contract by the State; provided, however, that in any event the contractor shall proceed diligently with the performance of the contract where the Chief Procurement Officer has made a written determination that continuation of work under the contract is essential to the public health and safety."12 Miss. Code. R. 6-6.103.07