I haven’t discussed public construction projects much recently, particularly in the context of procurement in Virginia.  If you are a commercial contractor in Virginia and have sought to perform work for the state or one of its subdivisions, you are likely familiar with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA). This Act controls the means and methods for procurement of goods and services by the various state and local entities in Virginia.  Among these services is construction.

A recent case out of the Western District of Virginia highlights the importance of understanding the VPPA by both contractors and the public bodies that hire them.  In H.S. Martin Construction Corp. v. Lee County School Board the Court considered a claim for breach of contract against both the Lee County School Board and it’s self insurance pool.  Continue Reading