Vecellio & Grogan, Inc. v. Department of Highways

GARDEN, JUDGE:

These claims involve a multitude of issues arising on three separate contracts between Vecellio & Grogan, Inc. of Beckley, West Virginia, the claimant (hereinafter referred to as V & G), and the respondent. They will be discussed in the order in which they were presented at the hearing.

Issue No. 1. Federal Explosive Impost Charge (D-914)

On November 2, 1970, V & G entered into an agreement with respondent for the construction of 2.6 miles of U.S. 19 Express*295way in Nicholas County, West Virginia, being respondent’s Project No. APD-482(30). By letter dated February 15, 1971, V & G’s…