Meltech Corporation, Inc.
Meltech Corporation, Inc. appealed a decision regarding unforeseen conditions encountered during the renovation of Building 8609 at Ft. Meade, MD, which led to additional costs. The Board sustained the appeal, finding that the conditions constituted a Type I differing site condition.
Material Facts
- Meltech was awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price Task Order for the renovation of Building 8609.
- The existing roof had a crown of 4.5 to 5 inches, which was not disclosed in the contract documents.
- Meltech's proposal assumed the existing roof would remain in place during the renovation.
- The contract documents did not provide adequate information about the existing roof's condition.
- Meltech discovered multiple hidden layers during the demolition that were not indicated in the Design Criteria.
Parties
- Appellant
- Meltech Corporation, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Contract Number
- W912DR-14-D-0021
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