Alaska Statutes Title 37. Public Finance § 37.05.285. Payment for state purchases

(1) the date on which payment is due under the terms of a contract; or

(2) 30 days after receipt of a proper billing for the amount of the payment due, if a date on which payment is due is not established by contract and if the billing contains or is accompanied by documents required by the contract or purchase order.

(1) if the cost of the goods or services purchased exceeds $500,000;

(2) to payment for specific goods or services in dispute after a seller of goods or services receives notice from the state official responsible for authorizing payment for goods and services that the amount of the invoice or quality of specific goods or services is in dispute and stating the reasons for the dispute; the state agency shall pay for the specific goods or services in dispute within 30 days after resolution of the dispute; or

(3) to a contract covered by AS 36.90.200--36.90.290.

(1) “dispute” means a determination by the state official responsible for authorizing the payments for the purchase of goods or services that the performance or price charged is not in compliance with the terms of the contract or purchase order;

(2) payment is considered made on the date when the payment is personally delivered to the seller or agent of the seller or on the date the payment is mailed;

(3) “state agency” has the meaning given in AS 37.05.990 and also includes the legislative and judicial branches.