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Fuel Tank Maintenance Company, LLC

February 24, 2025Judge Thrasher
Partially SustainedContract Changes / Constructive ChangesDelay / Disruption / SuspensionLiquidated DamagesInspection / Acceptance / Warranty / Latent Defects

Fuel Tank Maintenance Company, LLC appealed the denial of its claim for additional compensation and time extension, and the government's claim for return of funds due to deficient work. The Board sustained in part and denied in part both appeals.

Material Facts

  • The COE awarded Contract No. W912DQ-15-C-1000 to FTM on October 21, 2014.
  • The contract was for installation of relief wells and modifications to a pump station.
  • FTM submitted a certified claim for $695,312 and 343 days for delays related to eight issues.
  • The government issued a contracting officer's final decision denying the claim.
  • FTM appealed the decision, and the Board docketed the appeal as ASBCA No. 61922.
  • The government claimed $55,000 for allegedly deficient as-built drawings, which FTM also appealed.

Parties

Appellant
Fuel Tank Maintenance Company, LLC
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
W912DQ-15-C-1000
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