HK&S Construction Holding Corp.
HK&S Construction Holding Corp. appealed a default termination of its contract for repairs to a breakwater, seeking to convert the termination to one for convenience. The Board denied the appeal, affirming the government's decision.
Material Facts
- The government contracted with HK&S Construction for repairs to a breakwater in September 2014.
- The contract required completion of the work by March 31, 2015.
- The government issued a 'show cause' letter on March 13, 2015, due to HK&S's failure to perform on time.
- HK&S requested a delay due to bad weather and indicated it could not complete the work until May 30, 2015.
- A bilateral contract modification extended the performance period to May 1, 2015.
- The government terminated the contract for default on June 5, 2015, after the work remained incomplete.
Parties
- Appellant
- HK&S Construction Holding Corp.
- Respondent Agency
- U.S. Army Engineer District, New England
- Contract Number
- W912WJ-14-C-0020
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