Micheal Chernick and Belle Chernick v. The United States

OPINION

NICHOLS, Judge *

This is an action to recover the difference between the rentals which have been paid to plaintiffs as lessors pursuant to a lease of realty to the Government, and the amounts which they claim would have been payable if plaintiffs’ bid had accurately reflected their intent. They also pray for such other and further relief as may be appropriate.

In January 1961 the Post Office Department issued its invitation and advertisement for bids to furnish leased space in a postal facility which the successful bidder was to construct in Sioux City, Iowa, on a site which the…