60289

Benjamin Medina

July 24, 2017Judge Woodrow
Denied / Government PrevailedContract Interpretation

Benjamin Medina appealed a contracting officer's final decision regarding a leasehold contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seeking additional damages for property restoration. The Board denied the appeal, concluding that Medina did not demonstrate entitlement to the claimed amount.

Material Facts

  • The U.S. Government entered into Lease No. DACA63-5-12-0384 with Benjamin Medina for a residence in Cypress, Texas.
  • The lease was for an initial one-year term commencing on 1 April 2012, with options for renewal.
  • The lease included a restoration clause and an indemnification clause.
  • The government terminated the lease effective 24 April 2015.
  • Medina submitted a request for reimbursement of $9,200.00 for repairs after the lease termination.
  • The contracting officer determined that Medina was entitled to reimbursement of $1,528.32 based on an independent government estimate.

Parties

Appellant
Benjamin Medina
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Contracting Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Worth
Contract Number
DACA63-5-12-0384
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