Conquistador Dorado Joint Venture
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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