Strand Hunt Constructions, Inc.

Material Facts

• The United States Army Corps of Engineers entered into fixed-price Contract No. DACA85-03-C-0007 with SHCI for the design and construction of emission reduction baghouse facilities.
• The face amount of the contract was $21,719,361.
• The contract contained several standard FAR provisions.
• The specifications described indoor temperatures at the CHPP as high as 140°F.
• SHCI submitted a request for equitable adjustment (REA) for $2,447,453 due to excessive heat conditions.
• The CO denied SHCI's claim, concluding that the high temperatures did not constitute a changed condition.

Parties

Appellant

Strand Hunt Construction, Inc.

Respondent Agency

U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska

Contract Number

Contract No. DACA85-03-C-0007