Shoreline Foundation, Inc.
Shoreline Foundation, Inc. appealed against the United States Army Corps of Engineers regarding claims of defective specifications and superior knowledge related to a contract for a reef construction project. The Board granted partial summary judgment in favor of the government on the defective specifications claim but denied it concerning superior knowledge.
Material Facts
- The contract was awarded to Shoreline Foundation, Inc. on September 29, 2016, with an original value of $13,236,255.08.
- The contract required the completion of a reef construction project within 730 days after the notice to proceed.
- USACE did not include certain design documents and reports in the solicitation that contained critical information about site conditions.
- Shoreline Foundation, Inc. alleged that it faced more difficult site conditions than expected, impacting its ability to work during the specified placement season.
Parties
- Appellant
- Shoreline Foundation, Inc.
- Respondent Agency
- United States Army Corps of Engineers
- Contract Number
- W912EP-16-C-0027
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