Government Contracts and Claims

Contract Bids, Claims, and Disputes

Since 1980, the lawyers of Babcock Scott & Babcock have been guiding contractors, sureties, and insurance companies through state and federal government processes, such as:

• Contract Formation: Reviewing bids, proposals and contracts; Preparing and negotiating joint venture, teaming, and mentor-protégé agreements; Preparing subcontract agreements
• Reviewing socio-economic compliance, such as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVO SBC)
• Protests: Arguing bid protest and bid mistake issues
• Contract Performance: Interpreting contract requirements, Pricing equitable adjustments; Negotiating change orders; Assisting in responding to audits
• Contract Claims and Litigation: Representing clients in contract claims before state and federal courts, including Court of Federal Claims
• Federal Miller Act payment bond claims
• Public Prompt Pay Act claims.

With significant experience working with trade associations and government entities, our attorneys understand the unique issues of the construction industry. For assistance in dealing with public contracts, contact us to schedule an appointment.

Our attorneys are admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Federal Claims, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and all administrative Boards of Contract Appeals throughout the Federal system.