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Truckla Services, Inc.

January 26, 2017Judge Newsom
Denied / Government PrevailedTermination for Default

Truckla Services, Inc. appealed a default termination of its contract with the Army Corps of Engineers, claiming delays were excusable and seeking payment for work performed. The Board denied the appeals and upheld the termination.

Material Facts

  • The Army Corps of Engineers awarded Contract No. W912EE-09-C-0030 to Truckla to construct stone structures.
  • Truckla was terminated for default after failing to complete the work within the contract performance period.
  • Truckla claimed delays were excusable due to high river conditions and the BP oil spill.
  • The government found that Truckla's work did not meet contract requirements and refused to pay for the full amount invoiced.
  • Truckla performed only 13 percent of the work satisfactorily before the termination.

Parties

Appellant
Truckla Services, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Vicksburg
Contract Number
W912EE-09-C-0030
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