56339

Skanska US Building, Inc.

March 10, 2010Judge Peacock
Denied / Government PrevailedContract Interpretation

Skanska US Building, Inc. appealed a decision regarding contract requirements for the construction of walls in a forensic laboratory facility. The Board denied both parties' cross-motions for partial summary judgment due to genuine issues of material fact.

Material Facts

  • The United States Army Corps of Engineers issued a solicitation for construction of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory.
  • Skanska submitted a revised proposal and was awarded the contract for $27,812,000.
  • The contract included clauses from DFARS and FAR regarding specifications and drawings for construction.
  • The work required construction of an 88,000 sq. ft. forensic laboratory with various specialized areas.
  • The parties dispute the interpretation of contract specifications regarding wall construction.

Parties

Appellant
Skanska US Building, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah
Contract Number
DACA21-02-C-0055
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