59983

Quality Trust Inc.

May 5, 2016Judge Prouty
Denied / Government PrevailedTermination for Default

Quality Trust Inc. appealed the government's termination of its contract for default due to failure to secure required performance and payment bonds and insurance. The Board granted summary judgment in favor of the government.

Material Facts

  • The United States Army Corps of Engineers awarded Quality Trust Inc. Contract No. W912P6-15-C-0002 to perform a sewer rehabilitation project.
  • Quality was required to obtain performance and payment bonds within 10 days of the award and to provide proof of liability insurance.
  • Quality failed to provide the required bonds and insurance by the specified deadlines.
  • The government issued multiple cure notices to Quality, but the required documents were never submitted.
  • On 13 February 2015, the contracting officer issued a decision terminating the contract for default.

Parties

Appellant
Quality Trust Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Chicago
Contracting Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
W912P6-15-C-0002
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