GSI & Whitesell-Green, JV

Material Facts

• The Air Force awarded appellant, GSI & Whitesell-Green, JV (GSI-WG), a contract in the amount of $6,657,731 to renovate Hangar 456 at Columbus Air Force Base.
• The contract required GSI-WG to demolish the building down to the frame and foundation and to design and rebuild it with a new foam fire suppression system.
• Prior to bid, the Air Force conducted a site visit attended by representatives of 28 companies, including appellant.
• The bid documents identified the locations of existing utilities, but the Air Force disclaimed their accuracy.
• During the site visit, a gas meter and a short section of pipe were visible, but the pipe was not identified in the bid documents.
• GSI-WG objected to the requirement to provide temporary gas service to Building 450A and relocate the gas meter.
• The contracting officer denied GSI-WG's claim, leading to the appeal.

Parties

Appellant

GSI & Whitesell-Green, JV

Respondent Agency

Air Force

Contract Number

FA3022-15-C-OOO 1