CEMS, Inc. v. United States

2003) was a government contracting suit before the United States Court of Federal Claims.

It deals with the requirements for a contractor to receive an equitable adjustment for work outside the contract.

[1] Plaintiff contractor filed suit against defendant United States arising out of a contract for the construction of a bicycle path.

The contractor alleged changes, delays and other compensable acts or omissions of the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and requested an equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract, and such further relief as appropriate.

Specifically, the contractor alleged: The court found: