63630

Colony Construction

November 22, 2023Judge Smith
Sustained / Appellant PrevailedTermination for Default

Colony Construction appealed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' termination of its contract for default, seeking to have the termination converted to one for convenience. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss the appeal.

Material Facts

  • Colony Construction was awarded a $156,000 contract to upgrade a campground electrical system.
  • USACE issued a cure notice and a show cause notice due to dissatisfaction with Colony's submittals.
  • Colony responded to the notices, but USACE found the responses insufficient and terminated the contract for default.
  • Colony is proceeding pro se and has made submissions challenging the termination decision.

Parties

Appellant
Colony Construction
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contract Number
W912WJ-22-P-0131
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