59178

Lobar, Inc.

April 18, 2014Judge Stempler
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedOther

Lobar, Inc. appealed the deemed denial of its claim for differing site conditions under Contract No. W912QR-11-C-0062. The Board determined it had jurisdiction to hear the appeal and granted the government's motion to stay proceedings.

Material Facts

  • The United States Army Corps of Engineers awarded Contract No. W912QR-11-C-0062 to Lobar, Inc. for the design and construction of an Army Reserve Center in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
  • Lobar submitted a certified claim seeking $1,412,348.00 and a 257-day time extension due to an alleged differing site condition on 26 November 2013.
  • The contracting officer received the claim on 26 November 2013.
  • The contracting officer notified Lobar on 3 February 2014 that a decision would be issued on or before May 12, 2014.
  • Lobar filed a deemed denial appeal on 26 February 2014, stating that the contracting officer failed to issue a final decision within 60 calendar days.

Parties

Appellant
Lobar, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Louisville
Contract Number
W912QR-11-C-0062
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