Ben C. Gerwick, Inc. v. United States

This is a suit to recover damages for the alleged breach of a contract between plaintiff and the Bureau of Yards and *70Docks of the Navy Department. The contract was for the construction of a quay wall, piers, and mooring platforms at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

Plaintiff’s bid of $4,251,198 was accepted by letter dated June 25, 1946, and by the same letter defendant directed plaintiff to proceed with the work. A formal contract dated June 27,1946, was thereafter executed. It provided that the work was to be completed within 430 calendar days after receipt by the contractor of the notice…