CDM Constructors, Inc.
CDM Constructors, Inc. appealed a contracting officer's decision denying its claim for increased costs due to a work suspension related to a bid protest. The Board granted the government's motion for summary judgment, denying the appeal.
Material Facts
- The contract was awarded to CDM on July 31, 2015, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- CDM claimed increased costs due to a suspension of work from August 14, 2015, to October 14, 2015.
- The Corps notified CDM of the suspension due to a protest filed with the GAO.
- CDM's claim for increased costs was denied by the Corps on December 2, 2016.
- CDM did not contact Cape Romain after the protest suspension was lifted to offer a subcontract.
Parties
- Appellant
- CDM Constructors, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Contracting Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Contract Number
- W912HN-15-C-0015
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