56880

Dixie Construction Company, Inc.

April 15, 2010Judge Scott
Partially SustainedContract InterpretationAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Dixie Construction Company, Inc. appealed a deemed denial of its breach of contract claim regarding work allegedly diverted by the Army. The Board granted the government's motion for summary judgment in part, denying it with respect to one order.

Material Facts

  • Dixie Construction Company, Inc. was awarded a contract by the Army for paving, drainage, and civil site work.
  • The contract included a base year and four option years, with the government exercising the first two options.
  • Dixie claimed it was entitled to work that the Army awarded to another contractor under a different contract.
  • The government moved for summary judgment, asserting that the total dollar value of the disputed orders exceeded the amount it was required to order from Dixie.
  • The Board found that the contract was a requirements contract rather than an IDIQ contract.

Parties

Appellant
Dixie Construction Company, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W91ZLK-07-D-0104
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