(a) Arbitrators shall have substantial experience in or directly related to public works construction projects, particularly large-scale complex projects with or on behalf of federal, state or local government agencies, and,
(b) Experience as an arbitrator or adjudicator of disputes arising out of such projects is necessary, as well as, knowledge of California construction law.
(c) The experience in subdivision (a) may be met by a combination of factors, which shall include any one or more of the following:
(1) Five or more years' experience at the managerial or supervisory level in public works construction contracting with extensive experience in the resolution of disputes arising out of public contract claims.
(2) Five or more years' experience as an attorney representing parties in litigating or arbitrating public works construction contract claims.
(3) Five or more years' experience as a judge or arbitrator. This shall include extensive experience in adjudicating or otherwise resolving public works construction contract claims or other large-scale or complex construction litigation.
(d) Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis by the Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee. The Committee has discretion to waive the experience and qualifications in (a) or (b) on an individual's demonstration of equivalent experience and qualifications.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Section 10245.3, Public Contract Code. Reference: Section 10245.3, Public Contract Code.
1. New article 11 (sections 1395-1398) and section filed 3-29-2004; operative 6-1-2004 (Register 2004, No. 14).
2. Amendment filed 3-28-2006; operative 4-27-2006 (Register 2006, No. 13).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 1, § 1395, 1 CA ADC § 1395
