55232

Advance Construction Services, Inc.

June 8, 2011Judge Wilson
Denied / Government PrevailedTermination for Default

Advance Construction Services, Inc. appealed the termination of its contract for default by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Board upheld the termination, finding the contractor failed to diligently prosecute the work.

Material Facts

  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded Contract No. DACW38-03-C-0004 to Advance Construction Services, Inc. on 20 December 2002.
  • The contract required completion within 450 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed.
  • Advance was granted multiple time extensions due to unusually severe weather.
  • As of 22 September 2005, Advance had completed less than half of the required work.
  • The contracting officer terminated the contract for default on 23 September 2005.

Parties

Appellant
Advance Construction Services, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Vicksburg
Contract Number
DACW38-03-C-0004
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