62683

Bullock Construction Inc.

March 6, 2023Judge Arnett
Denied / Government PrevailedDelay / Disruption / SuspensionQuantum / Damages

Bullock Construction Inc. appealed a denial of its claims for additional compensation under its contract with WMATA, asserting lost time and discrepancies in pay for work performed. The Board denied WMATA's motion for summary judgment, allowing the claims to proceed.

Material Facts

  • Bullock is a corporation organized under the laws of Maryland.
  • WMATA is an interstate compact transportation agency with its principal office in Washington, DC.
  • WMATA awarded Contract No. FQ17095 to Bullock for System Wide Track Rehabilitation Services on June 30, 2017.
  • The Contract was a firm fixed unit price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
  • Bullock filed a certified claim on February 20, 2020, asserting two issues: 'Lost Time' wages and 'Bid Item Pay Discrepancy: Grout Pad Renewal vs. Labor Support'.
  • WMATA issued a final decision denying Bullock's claim on September 1, 2020.
  • The contracting officer concluded that Bullock's claim was 'improper under any claims provision of the contract'.
  • WMATA filed a motion for summary judgment on September 15, 2022.

Parties

Appellant
Bullock Construction Inc.
Respondent Agency
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Contract Number
Contract No. FQ17095
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