Grogan v. State

This claim arises out of a contract awarded to Claimant for the installation of a 10,000 gallon underground gasoline storage tank in a parking lot of the Ottawa State Garage in Ottawa, Illinois. The contract called for the excavation of the site, installation of the appropriate footings and foundations for the tank, and the return of the parking lot and surrounding sidewalks to their original condition.

The contract was let for bidding, and Claimant’s low bid of $4,970.00 was accepted by the State. At issue is whether Claimant should be paid the additional sum of $13,076.00 to compensate him…