Construction contracts with the state and federal governments do not permit the filing of mechanic’s liens to secure payment
for the work performed. Therefore, both state and federal law provide mechanisms for subcontractors to make claims against payment
bonds when they go unpaid. Contractors and subcontractors may also have claims against the government arising from defective
specifications, arbitrary project administration, or breach of other contract terms. Some of these disputes may involve "pass
through" claims of a subcontractor that must be brought in the name of a prime contractor. All of these claims are subject to
substantive and procedural requirements which, if not followed, can limit or bar a valid claim. We have litigated such claims in
state and federal court, as well as before state administrative agencies.