Won first job bid! Now how to get paid for government delays 20K profit!

By Sean & Doug Reitmeyer — GCExperts. Originally posted on Skool: .

https://gcexperts.com/zoom Summary Blake, a GCExperts client who went through the workshop earlier this year, shared a major win. The very first federal contract he ever bid on—a $100,000 National Park Service project in West Virginia—was awarded to him, generating nearly $20,000 in profit. He subbed out all the work, showing the system works exactly as designed. Now, Blake is tackling his second project: a $25,000 job at the Fairbanks, Alaska airport for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The contract ran into trouble because the FAA permits weren’t filed in time, cutting down the performance window. On top of that, the weather turned too cold for asphalt work. Blake had already mobilized local subcontractors and bought materials, leaving him stuck in limbo. Sean walked Blake through his options: - Termination for Convenience – Which entitles Blake to recover costs, overhead, and profit. - Extension / Major Change Order – Government could push the project to spring, but at significant added cost. Sean reminded Blake of the “Seth sinkhole” case study from Day 2 of the workshop, showing exactly how to position for compensation when circumstances prevent project completion. Blake was advised not to calculate or submit numbers yet, but instead put the government on notice and let Sean guide the strategy step-by-step. Blake also asked about whether the workshop videos get updated. Sean explained that the core concepts (like termination for convenience) never change, though he adds update notes annually at the beginning of the training to cover relevant FAR or threshold updates. Key Takeaways - The first contract Blake ever bid turned into a $20K profit win—proof the GCExperts system works. - Even setbacks are opportunities: When government delays or weather conditions block a project, contractors can recover costs through termination for convenience. - The workshop concepts are timeless—the rules of federal contracting don’t change often, and Sean updates materials when they do. - Direct coaching makes the difference: Blake’s first phone call turned into a roadmap on how to get paid, even when projects stall.