Carothers Construction, Inc.
Carothers Construction, Inc. appealed a decision regarding the substitution of a roof deck product specified by the Air Force. The Board sustained the appeal, allowing the substitution and awarding compensation.
Material Facts
- The Air Force solicited for the phased replacement of the Maxwell Elementary/Middle School at Maxwell Air Force Base.
- The solicitation required a 2 1/2" thick acoustical roof deck.
- Carothers submitted a request to substitute a 2" thick roof deck as an equal.
- The Air Force denied the substitution and insisted on strict compliance with the 2 1/2" specification.
- Carothers provided the 2 1/2" deck at additional cost and later filed a claim for compensation.
Parties
- Appellant
- Carothers Construction, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- U.S. Army Engineer District, Mobile
- Contracting Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Contract Number
- W91278-12-D-0037
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