Opinion ID: 596464
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Heading: Basich Bros. Distinguished

Text: 47 Conveyor Rental argues that the district court erred in failing to follow Basich Bros. Constr. Co. v. United States for Use of Turner, 159 F.2d 182 (9th Cir.1946), a Ninth Circuit case which found a subcontractor relationship existed in a factual scenario somewhat similar to the present case. 48 While it is true that, like the Tribe, the subcontractor in Basich Bros. produced all the gravel, rock and sand required for a road project in accordance with government specifications, other factors tend to show a closer interrelationship between that case's prime contractor and subcontractor than exists in the present case. Unlike the present case, the prime contractor in Basich Bros.: made arrangements to secure the subcontractor's worksite; paid for the rental of the subcontractor's worksite; maintained and operated the subcontractor's plants; paid the subcontractor's labor payroll; and entered into a contract with the subcontractor which provided for the renegotiation of the prices of subcontracts. 159 F.2d at 183. Consequently, the Basich Bros. holding does not control the present case.