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Conquistador Dorado Joint Venture

October 18, 2023Judge O'Connell
Denied / Government PrevailedDiffering Site ConditionsContract Changes / Constructive Changes

Conquistador Dorado Joint Venture appealed several claims related to a contract for vegetation removal and drainage improvement at Naval Air Station Key West, resulting in a decision primarily addressing differing site conditions and changes clauses.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded on September 3, 2008, for a total of $21,769,000 after modifications.
  • The work involved vegetation removal and drainage improvements divided into two phases.
  • The Navy claimed liquidated damages of $834,400 against the appellant.
  • The appellant's claims included $12,256,852 for Phase I and $1,227,179.67 for Phase II.
  • The Board found that the appellant did not provide adequate notice of differing site conditions.

Parties

Appellant
Conquistador Dorado Joint Venture
Respondent Agency
Navy
Contract Number
N69450-08-C-1267
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