Allen Ballew & Associates

Scope Of Work

Delay Claim - Alternative Disputes Resolution

The Veterans Administration delayed our   $9 M contract primarily because they lacked the funding to pay for minor changes. All of the contingency funding was consumed by an early change due to discovery of additional asbestos. The asbestos survey provided by the  failed to indicate all of the required abatement.  This change consumed most of the governments contingency. Subsequently there were approximately 60 minor changes. The government delayed in authorizing our  to proceed with changes. A constructive suspension of work occurred while the  secured the funding for minor changes.  When the Contracting Officer denied the REA, we prepared the complaint to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeal (CBCA). We worked with our  attorney and prepared documentation including, schedule proofs, exhibit lists, claim exhibits, etc. Ultimately the  decided to submit to ADR negotiation. Our  accepted an offer of $ 190,000 for the delay.