ARMED SERVICES BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS SAMPLE AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE THE MEDIATION PROCEDUREArmed Services Board of Contract • May 18th, 2017
[NOTE 1: The following sample agreement is provided in response to requests the Board receives for examples of ADR agreements that may be suitable for use in ADR proceedings under Addendum II to the Board’s Rules, Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution. This sample is offered solely as an aid to the parties in focusing their thoughts on the ground rules that will best serve their interests in resolving a particular dispute. The Board recognizes that one of the strengths of the ADR process would be lost if the same procedural format were insisted on in every case. Thus, the Board by offering this sample does not intend to restrict the parties’ discretion in tailoring the agreement to meet their particular needs. Paragraphs 2, 6, and 9-10, however, are key features of the Mediation method of ADR and are mandatory.
ARMED SERVICES BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS SAMPLE AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE THE SUMMARY PROCEEDING WITH BINDING DECISION PROCEDUREArmed Services Board of Contract • May 18th, 2017
[NOTE 1: The following sample agreement is provided in response to requests the Board receives for examples of ADR agreements that may be suitable for use in ADR proceedings under Addendum II to the Board’s Rules, Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution. This sample is offered solely as an aid to the parties in focusing their thoughts on the ground rules that will best serve their interests in resolving a particular dispute. The Board recognizes that one of the strengths of the ADR process would be lost if the same procedural format were insisted on in every case. Thus, the Board by offering this sample does not intend to restrict the parties’ discretion in tailoring the agreement to meet their particular needs. Paragraphs 12, 13, and 15, however, are key features of the Summary Proceeding with Binding Decision method of ADR and are mandatory. When the parties seek an oral hearing, paragraph 8 is also mandatory.
