# ASBCA Allows Fort Worth Construction Claim

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals allowed Hensel Phelps Construction Company to continue pursuing a $22 million delay claim tied to a $230 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction project in Fort Worth, Texas. The ruling addressed whether the claim satisfied the “sum certain” requirement; it did not decide whether Hensel Phelps is entitled to recover. For procurement professionals, the decision highlights the importance of accurately quantifying and documenting contractor claims, while leaving the project’s underlying merits unresolved.

- The dispute concerns a delay claim on a major federal construction project; the board’s ruling is procedural, not a determination of liability or damages.
- Contractors pursuing claims can use the ruling as a reminder to clearly state a specific monetary amount, while agencies should distinguish threshold claim requirements from the merits of a dispute.
- The project’s $230 million value and $22 million claim make the case relevant to construction-contract administration and assessment of schedule and claims risk.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA)

### Vendors
- Hensel Phelps Construction Company (claimant contractor)