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Meltech Corporation, Inc.

July 16, 2025Judge Cates-Harman
Partially SustainedInspection / Acceptance / Warranty / Latent Defects

Meltech Corporation, Inc. appealed three decisions regarding a construction contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, resulting in a denial for one appeal and a favorable ruling for two others.

Material Facts

  • The appeals involve a United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Multiple Award Task Order contract.
  • The contract included both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction projects within the Baltimore District Area of Responsibility.
  • Meltech submitted its technical and cost proposals for the renovation of Building 8609 on September 15, 2014.
  • The Board found deficiencies in the emergency lighting system during an inspection on December 6, 2017.
  • Meltech's request for an equitable adjustment was based on a delay of ninety days and an additional cost of $4,850.

Parties

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