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Phylway Construction, LLC

October 11, 2022Judge D'Alessandris
Denied / Government PrevailedDelay / Disruption / SuspensionAccord & Satisfaction / Release / Waiver

Phylway Construction, LLC appealed a decision regarding a Mississippi River levee construction project, claiming constructive suspension of work due to high river levels. The Board granted the government's motion for summary judgment, denying Phylway's claims.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Contract No. W912P819C0015 to Phylway on February 13, 2019, for $48,654,095.
  • The contract included a High River Work Restrictions clause that required work to cease when the Mississippi River exceeded 11 feet.
  • Phylway's subcontractor was unable to perform work on 230 days in 2019 and 171 days in 2020 due to high river levels.
  • The government issued four bilateral contract modifications extending the performance period by over a year.
  • Phylway's requests for equitable adjustment were declined by the government.

Parties

Appellant
Phylway Construction, LLC
Respondent Agency
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
W912P8-19-C-0015
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