Cooley Constructors, Inc.
Cooley Constructors, Inc. appealed a denial of its request for an equitable adjustment related to additional work on communications cabling under a contract with the Florida Air National Guard. The Board denied the government's motion for summary judgment, allowing the appeal to proceed.
Material Facts
- The contract was awarded to Cooley Constructors, Inc. on 26 September 2008 for Project No. LSGA029009.
- The contract incorporated various standard clauses, including FAR 52.243-4 and DFARS 252.236-7001.
- Cooley claimed additional costs for relocating existing copper cables as part of the telecommunications work.
- The government denied Cooley's request for an equitable adjustment, asserting that the contract specifications were clear.
- Cooley's subcontractor requested additional costs for the work, citing a lack of detail in the contract drawings.
Parties
- Appellant
- Cooley Constructors, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
- Contracting Agency
- United States Property and Fiscal Office for Florida
- Contract Number
- W911 YN-08-C-0004
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