57825

Tug Hill Construction, Inc.

October 16, 2014Judge McIlmail
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationSuperior KnowledgeAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Tug Hill Construction, Inc. appealed a denial of its claim for additional compensation under a firm-fixed-price contract for utility system work at Fort Bliss, Texas. The Board denied the appeal, finding that the appellant was not entitled to additional compensation.

Material Facts

  • The government entered into a firm, fixed-price contract with appellant for construction work at Fort Bliss, Texas.
  • Appellant sought additional compensation for utility system work in excess of its original price.
  • The Board conducted an eight-day hearing on the issue of entitlement only.
  • The scope of work included coordinating project utility requirements with the owners of the privatized utility systems.
  • Appellant did not seek price quotes from the utility providers before submitting its proposal.

Parties

Appellant
Tug Hill Construction, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Worth
Contract Number
W9126G-09-D-0006
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