61802

Maruf Sharif Construction Company

January 16, 2019Judge Thrasher
Partially SustainedLiquidated Damages

Maruf Sharif Construction Company appealed a decision regarding liquidated damages assessed for late completion of a renovation contract. The Board partially sustained the appeal, reducing the amount of liquidated damages owed.

Material Facts

  • The contract was awarded on September 7, 2016, for the renovation of an entry control point and quarter deck at a naval facility in Bahrain.
  • The original contract completion date was June 10, 2017, but the project was completed 131 days late.
  • The government assessed liquidated damages of $26,200, later reduced to $17,000 by the contracting officer.
  • The appellant claimed that the government caused delays that justified an extension of time.
  • The Board found that substantial completion occurred by August 31, 2017.

Parties

Appellant
Maruf Sharif Construction Company
Respondent Agency
Navy
Contract Number
N33191-14-D-1053
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