KiewitPhelps
KiewitPhelps appealed a decision regarding drywall finishing requirements under Contract No. W9128F-12-C-0023, which the Board sustained.
Material Facts
- The contract involved constructing a facility to replace the U.S. Strategic Command complex at Offutt Air Force Base.
- The contract was awarded on August 16, 2012, for $524,445,324.
- KiewitPhelps subcontracted drywall work to Cleveland Construction, Inc. for approximately $16 million.
- The dispute centered on the drywall finishing requirements, specifically the application of Level 4 finish above ceilings and below floors.
- The contracting officer's representative and quality assurance lead testified that Level 4 finish was not required above ceilings and below floors.
Parties
- Appellant
- KiewitPhelps
- Respondent Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Contract Number
- W9128F-12-C-0023
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