Contractors seeking to recover additional time and/or costs on government contracts typically choose to proceed with either a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) or a Claim. These remedies fall
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Government Contracting 101: Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
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The contractual duty of “good faith and fair dealing” is well established in private contracts. Depending on your jurisdiction, there is very likely either a formal or an…
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Contractor Alert: Beware Non-Performance during Contract Disputes
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Government contractors must be prepared to perform their Federal contracts – even in the face of a dispute with the government over essential contract terms. Failing to perform can have…
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Waiver at Time of Request for Final Payment Dooms Contractor’s Claim
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Government contractors need to be conscious of the paperwork they sign on Federal contracts. Signing a waiver or release of claims at any point during a project can result in…
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Government Contracting 101: Differing Site Conditions
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One of the primary risks facing construction contractors is subsurface or unexpected physical conditions discovered after the work begins (commonly known as a Differing Site Condition). When such conditions…
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Contractor Wins Claim for Additional Costs After Partial Termination by Government
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It is common for government contractors to file claims on federal projects where there are government-directed changes to the contract that add time or scope.
But what if – instead …
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