Tag: Newmeyer & Dillion LLP

Roadbuilding

Generating Claims

Subcontractor recovers profits and shared savings under Miller Act.

July 8, 2013

Roadbuilding

Low bid called ‘non-responsive’

A goal of public contracts is to procure goods and services at the best price possible while maintaining a level playing field for all bidders. This is accomplished through competitive bidding statutes. These statutes require that all bids must be “responsive” to the material requirements of the government’s solicitation for bids, or they must be […]

February 24, 2013

Roadbuilding

Low bid called ‘non-responsive’

Low bid called “non-responsive” Rejection after failure to follow RFP requirements results in DOT rejection (For a downloadble PDF of this “In Court,” click here.) A goal of public contracts is to procure goods and services at the best price possible while maintaining a level playing field for all bidders. This is accomplished through competitive […]

February 1, 2013

Roadbuilding

Contractor’s differing site condition claim denied because soils reports indicated difficult soils

Contractor’s Differing Site Condition Claim Denied Because Soils Reports Indicated Difficult Soils (For a downloadable PDF of this “In Court,” click here.) The uncertainty that contractors face regarding unknown subsurface conditions is the contractor’s greatest risk. This type of risk is inherent on most road and heavy construction projects, and is based on the fact […]

December 1, 2012

Roadbuilding

Read Before You Dig: Working with utilities means being very careful – both on site and on paper

Utility conflicts and relocation issues are common to most road construction projects. In urban areas, work can present increased risks with respect to utilities, including their location, avoidance, relocation and repair. Prior to construction, owners often undertake a preliminary design review process that includes local utilities. The utilities are provided preliminary plans to determine potential utility conflicts. The goal is to relocate conflicting utilities prior to the start of construction. If conflicts result during construction, the costs associated with these conflicts can be significant, including delay claims and increased costs to re-route utilities and/or conflicting subsurface features, such as drainage lines.,Utility conflicts and relocation issues are common to most road construction projects. In urban areas, work can present increased risks with respect to utilities, including their location, avoidance, relocation and repair. Prior to construction, owners often undertake a preliminary design review process that includes local utilities. The utilities are provided preliminary plans to determine potential utility conflicts. The goal is to relocate conflicting utilities prior to the start of construction. If conflicts result during construction, the costs associated with these conflicts can be significant, including delay claims and increased costs to re-route utilities and/or conflicting subsurface features, such as drainage lines.,Utility conflicts and relocation issues are common to most road construction projects. In urban areas, work can present increased risks with respect to utilities, including their location, avoidance, relocation and repair. Prior to construction, owners often undertake a preliminary design review process that includes local utilities. The utilities are provided preliminary plans to determine potential utility conflicts. The goal is to relocate conflicting utilities prior to the start of construction. If conflicts result during construction, the costs associated with these conflicts can be significant, including delay claims and increased costs to re-route utilities and/or conflicting subsurface features, such as drainage lines.,Utility conflicts and relocation issues are common to most road construction projects. In urban areas, work can present increased risks with respect to utilities, including their location, avoidance, relocation and repair. Prior to construction, owners often undertake a preliminary design review process that includes local utilities. The utilities are provided preliminary plans to determine potential utility conflicts. The goal is to relocate conflicting utilities prior to the start of construction. If conflicts result during construction, the costs associated with these conflicts can be significant, including delay claims and increased costs to re-route utilities and/or conflicting subsurface features, such as drainage lines.,Utility conflicts and relocation issues are common to most road construction projects. In urban areas, work can present increased risks with respect to utilities, including their location, avoidance, relocation and repair. Prior to construction, owners often undertake a preliminary design review process that includes local utilities. The utilities are provided preliminary plans to determine potential utility conflicts. The goal is to relocate conflicting utilities prior to the start of construction. If conflicts result during construction, the costs associated with these conflicts can be significant, including delay claims and increased costs to re-route utilities and/or conflicting subsurface features, such as drainage lines.

September 5, 2012