61989

Maverick Constructors, LLC

February 19, 2025Judge Wilson
Denied / Government PrevailedDiffering Site Conditions

Maverick Constructors, LLC appealed the contracting officer's denial of its claims related to a construction project in Hendry County, Florida. The Board denied the appeal in its entirety.

Material Facts

  • The United States Army Corps of Engineers issued Solicitation No. W912EP‐13‐B‐0006 for a construction project in Hendry County, Florida.
  • Maverick Constructors, LLC was awarded firm-fixed-price Contract No. W912EP-13-C-0033.
  • The contract included various FAR clauses related to disputes and differing site conditions.
  • Maverick hired subcontractors to assist with the project, including Close Construction, LLC and Cliff’s Trucking, Inc.
  • Maverick encountered issues with unsuitable materials during excavation and submitted claims for differing site conditions and other delays.
  • The government conducted investigations and found no merit in Maverick's claims regarding differing site conditions.
  • Maverick's levee construction was repeatedly found to use unsuitable materials, leading to a requirement for rework.
  • Concerns were raised regarding the installation of tie rod anchors at Pump Station 15, which were not connected properly.

Parties

Appellant
Maverick Constructors, LLC
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Jacksonville
Contract Number
W912EP-13-C-0033
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