PBS&J Constructors, Inc.
PBS&J Constructors, Inc. appealed the denial of two claims related to differing site conditions and the use of shallow foundations under a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Board denied both appeals.
Material Facts
- PBS&J Constructors, Inc. submitted a proposal for a firm-fixed-price contract for a design/build barracks project.
- The contract was awarded on 27 February 2009 for $32,373,000.
- PBS&J claimed differing site conditions due to groundwater encountered during drilling operations.
- The Corps' geotechnical report indicated potential groundwater conditions but did not quantify the amount or flow rate.
- PBS&J's claims were based on interpretations of the geotechnical report and boring logs, which the Board found unsubstantiated.
Parties
- Appellant
- PBS&J Constructors, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Contract Number
- W9126G-09-C-0016
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