57523

The Davis Group, Inc.

August 12, 2011Judge James
Denied / Government PrevailedOther

The Davis Group, Inc. appealed a contracting officer's failure to decide on a claim for delay and additional costs related to a storm water permit under Contract No. W912HN-08-D-0037. The Board denied the appeal, finding that the contractor did not meet its burden of proof.

Material Facts

  • Davis submitted a claim under a task order for $78,777.07 and an 80-day extension due to government delay in approving a storm water permit.
  • The Board has jurisdiction under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978.
  • Davis elected the accelerated procedure under Board Rule 12.3.
  • The COE awarded Davis Task Order No. W912HN-08-D-0037-0002 for the construction of Company Operations Facilities.
  • Davis' design submission included a Notice of Intent to obtain a GA EPD permit.
  • The COE directed Davis to incorporate the Coastal Stormwater Supplement into its design.
  • Davis delayed in notifying the COE of possible changed site conditions for 78 days.

Parties

Appellant
The Davis Group, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Mobile
Contracting Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah
Contract Number
Contract No. W912HN-08-D-0037
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