Which of the following types of delay will NOT result in a time extension and additional compensation for a contractor?

 Definitions of Delays

Excusable Delay: These are delays not caused by the contractor and may be beyond their control.

They can be compensable (entitling the contractor to both time and monetary compensation) or

non-compensable (entitling only time extension). Examples include acts of God or owner-caused

delays.

Non-Excusable Delay: These delays are caused by the contractor, such as poor planning or lack of

resources. Non-excusable delays do not qualify for any compensation or time extensions.

Compensable Delay: A type of excusable delay caused by the owner or their representatives that

entitles the contractor to both time extension and additional compensation.

Non-Compensable Delay: An excusable delay that entitles only time extension but no monetary

compensation (e.g., natural disasters).

 PSP Study Guide Reference: The PSP Study Guide emphasizes understanding the types of delays to

analyze their impacts on schedules and costs. Non-excusable delays, which result from the

contractor's actions, are clearly categorized as not providing grounds for time extensions or

additional payments.

 Analysis for Selection:

Option A: Non-excusable delays do not provide contractors with any extensions or compensation as

they result from the contractor’s responsibility.

Option B: Compensable delays provide both time and compensation and do not match the question's

condition.

Option C: Non-compensable delays, though they provide no monetary compensation, can allow time

extensions under certain circumstances.

Option D: Excusable delays generally entitle contractors to time extensions, with or without

compensation depending on the type.

 Conclusion: The correct answer is A. Non-excusable delay, as these delays provide neither time

extensions nor compensation to the contractor.