R.L. McDonnell Construction
R.L. McDonnell Construction appealed a denial of its claim for additional costs incurred in a contract to install endwalls at Sierra Army Depot, asserting differing site conditions and ambiguity in the Statement of Work. The Board denied the appeal, finding no basis for the claims.
Material Facts
- R.L. McDonnell Construction was awarded a contract to install endwalls for two Butler-Style buildings at Sierra Army Depot.
- The contractor claimed additional costs due to unforeseen site conditions related to concrete footings.
- The Statement of Work required the contractor to design and install the endwalls without reliance on existing structures for support.
- The contractor did not seek clarification or additional information prior to submitting its bid.
- The government conducted a search for manufacturer information after the contract award but found none.
Parties
- Appellant
- R.L. McDonnell Construction
- Respondent Agency
- Department of the Army
- Contract Number
- W912GY-06-C-0003
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