Contractor’s Termination Appeal Dismissed for Being Too Late – Kirwin Norris

– The contractor was default terminated in March 2017 and filed an appeal in November 2019.
– The termination notice was found to be adequate as it informed the contractor of the termination and the right to appeal.
– The contractor’s belief that the CO would reconsider the termination was not plausible, as demobilization was ordered, the surety was called in, and a completion contractor was hired to finish the job.
– The court dismissed the contractor’s claims as time-barred. – A construction contractor terminated by the federal government should be aware of the 90-day and 12-month deadlines to file an appeal.
– It is crucial for the contractor to calendar these deadlines to avoid missing them, as it may have serious consequences for their case.
– Retaining experienced construction counsel is important to ensure that the appeal is timely filed and to support the contractor’s case against the government.

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