$5.1 million REA, Firm Fixed-Price Contract This REA involved Delay, Disruption, Ripple Effect, Critical Path Delay, Defective Specifications, Defective Contract Documents, Maladministration, and lack of Partnering. NOTE:…
INTRODUCTION Contract Changes that are directed via Government modification often mean more work and more money for the contractor. However, contractors should consider a number of factors…
INTRODUCTION When a contractor in entitled to an adjustment to the cost or time on a contract, the contractor is expected to prove its costs by submitting…
INTRODUCTION Contract documents for a construction project are an imperfect form of communication. The Architect or Engineer does its best to translate the owner’s needs into plans…
INTRODUCTION In the event that a stop-work order is lifted by the Government, the contractor is required to return to work immediately, and has only a 30-day…
INTRODUCTION Although electronic signatures are generally accepted as part of commerce and contracting today, some uncertainty remains about questions of validity, and what form of electronic signature…
ASSIGNMENT OF A FEDERAL CONTRACT In construction law, including government contracting, a party (assignor) to a contract may “assign” their rights and duties under the contract to…
The process of determining the original intent of the contractor and owner is referred to as contract interpretation. This procedure typically involves establishing definitions, adding omitted words,…
Case Example Part of the work for this contract with the Navy to construct a processing and assembly building for explosives included the erection of 3 ½…
THE 30-DAY PERIOD TO FILE A CLAIM INTRODUCTION Some contractors may not be aware that in the event of a stop-work order, if the order is lifted,…
