Shaw Environmental, Inc.

Material Facts

• Shaw Environmental, Inc. was awarded a contract for emergency repairs to Mississippi River levees.
• The contract included a clause requiring the contractor to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Louisiana's state hauling permit requirements were waived after Hurricane Katrina but were reinstated during contract performance.
• Shaw incurred increased hauling costs due to the reinstatement of these permit requirements.
• The contracting officer denied Shaw's claim for these increased costs, leading to the appeal.

Parties

Appellant

Shaw Environmental, Inc.

Respondent Agency

U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans

Contract Number

W912P8-06-C-0086