Amatea/Grimberg JV
The Amatea/Grimberg Joint Venture appealed several decisions regarding a design/build construction contract with the Navy, primarily concerning site conditions and project delays. The Board found that the Navy largely prevailed, but owed additional compensation for certain items.
Material Facts
- The contract was a design/build contract awarded to AGJV for constructing a laboratory building.
- The contract was awarded on September 30, 2009, for $10,574,419 with a completion date of March 31, 2011.
- The contract included a liquidated damages clause for delays, set at $5,250 per day.
- AGJV experienced significant site issues, including unsuitable soil conditions that were exacerbated by weather.
- The Navy denied AGJV's requests for night and weekend work, which AGJV claimed contributed to delays.
Parties
- Appellant
- Amatea/Grimberg JV
- Respondent Agency
- United States Navy
- Contract Number
- Contract No. N40080-09-C-0171
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