Watts Constructors, LLC

Material Facts

• The contract was awarded to Watts for the design and construction of buildings on Fort Carson on July 17, 2014.
• Watts failed to complete performance by the contract completion date of November 22, 2016.
• The government assessed and withheld liquidated damages from Watts for the period December 22, 2016 through April 30, 2017.
• The parties modified the contract on July 13, 2017, establishing December 21, 2017 as the new completion date.
• Watts did not complete the project by the final extended completion date of December 21, 2017.
• The contracting officer terminated the contract for default on January 30, 2018.
• Watts submitted a certified delay claim to the contracting officer after the government moved for summary judgment.

Parties

Appellant

Watts Constructors, LLC

Respondent Agency

U.S. Army Engineers District, Omaha

Contract Number

W9128F-14-C-0024