62402

L.S. Black-Loeffel Civil Constructors JV

August 21, 2023Judge Woodrow
Denied / Government PrevailedDefective SpecificationsDelay / Disruption / Suspension

L.S. Black-Loeffel Civil Constructors JV appealed against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding responsibility for delays and costs associated with a construction project. The Board granted summary judgment in favor of the government, denying all counts of the appellant's complaint.

Material Facts

  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded firm fixed-price Contract No. W912ES-18-C-0004 to L.S. Black in the amount of $3,075,576 for construction.
  • The original contract completion date was February 28, 2019.
  • L.S. Black submitted multiple thermal control plan submittals, which were disapproved by the government for being incomplete.
  • The government conducted its review and approval of the thermal control plan within the timeframe set forth in the contract.

Parties

Appellant
L.S. Black-Loeffel Civil Constructors JV
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
Contract No. W912ES-18-C-0004
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