Severin v. United States

Plaintiffs entered into a contract with the United States on August 3, 1933, to furnish all labor and materials and perform all work required for “the construction, including approaches, etc., of the Post Office at Eochester, New York, per Bid No. 4 (using sandstone for all exterior stonework *441except where marble and granite are required and substituting steel casement windows for the aluminum casement windows)” for a consideration of $805,923.00, in accordance with designated drawings and specifications. The work was to be completed within 540 days after receipt of the notice to proceed.…