62628

Central Environmental, Inc.

December 28, 2023Judge Melnick
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedOther

Central Environmental, Inc. appealed a decision regarding a breach of contract claim against the government related to access restrictions during demolition work at the White Sands Missile Range. The Board concluded that the government breached the Multiple Award Task Order Contract by failing to provide necessary site-specific information.

Material Facts

  • CEI is a demolition contractor that eliminated unneeded concrete weapons targets at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR).
  • The government issued a task order under a MATOC for firm-fixed price demolition services at WSMR.
  • The MATOC required the government to furnish site-specific information affecting the work.
  • Missile testing at WSMR frequently caused roadblocks and evacuations, which were known to government personnel.
  • CEI was not informed of these access restrictions prior to bidding on the task order.
  • CEI submitted a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) for costs associated with access limitations, which was denied.

Parties

Appellant
Central Environmental, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
Contract No. W9I2DY-15-D-0072
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