C.R. Pittman Construction Co., Inc.

February 4, 2015Judge Wilson

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C.R. Pittman Construction Co., Inc. appealed three claims related to a construction contract for improvements to the Soniat Canal, which were denied by the Board.

Material Facts

The contract was awarded to C.R. Pittman Construction Co., Inc. for improvements to the Soniat Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
The contract required the appellant to increase the drainage capacity of the existing drainage canal by lining it with concrete and increasing the cross-sectional area by excavation.
Appellant filed three claims: a Type II differing site condition regarding removal of sheet piling, delays due to flood events, and breach of contract due to the deletion of gravity sewer line work.
The contract included standard clauses from the FAR and DFARS.
The Board previously issued a decision denying entitlement to additional delay costs associated with timber mats.

Parties

Appellant: C.R. Pittman Construction Co., Inc.
Respondent Agency: U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans
Contract Number: DACW29-00-C-0075

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