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Flatiron/Dragados/Sukut Joint Venture

April 3, 2023Judge McNulty
Denied / Government PrevailedEquitable Adjustment (REA)

The ASBCA addressed the government's motion to dismiss claims by Flatiron/Dragados/Sukut Joint Venture regarding a contract dispute stemming from a bid protest. The Board denied the motion, allowing the claims to proceed.

Material Facts

  • The government awarded Contract No. W91238-17-C-0025 to FDS for the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project.
  • The contract incorporated the FAR clauses 52.233-3 and 52.242-14.
  • The contracting officer directed FDS to suspend performance pending resolution of a bid protest.
  • FDS submitted a request for an equitable adjustment seeking $9,812,107 due to delays and additional costs from the bid protest.
  • The contracting officer issued modifications extending the contract performance period and awarding FDS $133,716 for costs incurred during the stop work period.
  • FDS converted its REA into formal CDA claims, which were partially denied by the contracting officer.
  • FDS appealed the contracting officer's decisions to the ASBCA.

Parties

Appellant
Flatiron/Dragados/Sukut Joint Venture
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Sacramento
Contract Number
Contract No. W91238-17-C-0025
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