KEAR Civil Corporation
KEAR Civil Corporation appealed the Navy's termination of its contract for default, seeking summary judgment on multiple counts. The Board denied the motion due to disputed material facts.
Material Facts
- The Navy awarded KCC a firm fixed-price construction contract on September 30, 2016, in the amount of $2,097,060.
- The contract included the conversion of four underground storage tanks to above ground storage tanks and the modification of one above-ground tank.
- The contract provided for completion within 380 days with liquidated damages of $1,264 per day for late completion.
- The contract was terminated for default on December 19, 2018, due to KCC's failure to complete the project on time and various safety violations.
- KCC submitted a claim for 533 days of delay and $1,134,215 on February 22, 2019, which was denied by the contracting officer.
- KCC filed timely appeals that were docketed as No. 62003 and No. 62118.
- Modification No. 07 was issued on March 25, 2021, adding 301 days and $419,262.58 to the contract.
Parties
- Appellant
- KEAR Civil Corporation
- Respondent Agency
- Navy
- Contract Number
- N62473-15-D-2421
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