Meltech Corporation, Inc.

December 17, 2021Judge Cates-Harman

Denied / Government PrevailedInspection / Acceptance / Warranty / Latent DefectsContract Changes / Constructive Changes

Meltech Corporation, Inc. appealed two decisions regarding its contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, claiming additional costs for work on stairs and sidewalks. The Board denied both appeals, finding the work was within the contract's scope.

Material Facts

On June 10, 2014, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a Request for Proposals for a Multiple Award Task Order contract.
Meltech was awarded the contract on September 29, 2014, for renovation work on Building 8609.
Meltech submitted multiple Requests for Information (RFIs) regarding code compliance issues with the stairs and sidewalks.
The government responded to Meltech's RFIs, indicating that the work was within Meltech's scope of work.
Meltech submitted a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) for $7,116, which was denied by the contracting officer.
Meltech filed a Notice of Appeal following the contracting officer's final decision denying the REA.
The government requested Meltech to replace a sidewalk that was damaged during construction operations.

Parties

Appellant: Meltech Corporation, Inc.
Respondent Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number: W912DR-14-D-0021

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