For each bid protest filed, the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) requires the contracting officer to “immediately direct the contractor to cease performance under the contract and to suspend any related activities that may result in more obligations being incurred by the United States under that contract.” See 31 USC… Read more »
On December 9, 2014, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“CBCA”) ruled in favor of contractor Kiewit-Turner, after a finding of material breach of contract on the part of the government, allowing Kiewit-Turner to stop work on a VA Hospital being constructed in Aurora, Colorado, which was supposed to be completed in May… Read more »
Avoid costly mistakes that can cost you tens of thousands in small business size protest litigation. Theodore P. Watson, Esq – Government Contracts and SBA Bid Protest Lawyer According to the SBA small business size protest requirements, filing a bid protest against your competitor must be approached with caution. On… Read more »
Under the requirements to intervene in a bid protest or some other case at the United States Court of Federal Claims. Avoid wasting money on procedural disputes and focus on the merits of the case. In rare circumstances, the court may deny your motion to intervene in a bid protest… Read more »
Non compete agreement clause definition, restrictive covenants, or a covenant not to compete in Colorado is a contract by the restricted party (e.g. an employee) not to engage in business activity that is in competition with the other, protected party (e.g. an employer). The Colorado Non compete Statute can be mere restrictive covenants provision… Read more »
A Unilateral contract is vastly different from a bilateral contract. The elements of a contract are previously discussed in our Contracts article. There are two main types of contracts: bilateral and unilateral. A Promise for Performance. By comparing the difference between Bilateral and Unilateral Agreements, a bilateral contract constitutes a… Read more »
The Federal False Claims Act 31 USC 3729 is used by federal law enforcement agents to investigate, charge and convict small businesses and large federal contractors. Learning to combat these charges up front is critical to avoiding criminal charges or hefty civil fines during false claims and qui tam litigation…. Read more »
Construction scope of work changes is commonplace on any federal construction project. As a general contractor, the “changes clause” allows the government or owner to make changes to the scope of work (SOW) after the contract performance period starts. Having a thorough understanding of the the contract terms and conditions can make a… Read more »