Central Diversified Contracting, LLC

January 5, 2021Judge O'Connell

Partially SustainedQuantum / Damages

Central Diversified Contracting, LLC appealed a decision regarding additional costs incurred during a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for demolition work. The Board partially sustained the appeal, awarding additional amounts to the appellant.

Material Facts

On September 30, 2019, appellant entered into a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for $84,785.
The work was to be performed between October 14 and November 15, 2019.
CDC did not start work until October 25, 2019, due to delays in gaining approval of its submittals.
On November 7, 2019, CDC reported that the center section of the PFFC was heavier than represented.
On November 10, 2019, CDC requested $51,546 from the Corps for increased costs.
On November 18, 2019, the parties entered into a bilateral modification increasing the contract amount by $29,530.
On January 21, 2020, CDC submitted a claim to the contracting officer seeking $71,071.64.
The CO issued a final decision on May 26, 2020, which the Board found inconsistent.

Parties

Appellant: Central Diversified Contracting, LLC
Respondent Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contracting Agency: U.S. Army Engineer District, Portland
Contract Number: W9127N-19-P-0163

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