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X -- SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS FOR ARLINGTON, VT 05250-9998 SOL 082530-98-A-0146 DUE 072098 POC John Sullivan, Real Estate Specialist, 860-285-7270 WEB: United States Postal Service, http://www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: United States Postal Service, kgokey@email.usps.gov. The United States Postal Service is solicitating for proposals to lease an existing building, space to be modified, or a building to be constructed for the Arlington Post Office in Arlington, VT. The preferred area is North: Within two miles of present facility on Route 7A; South: Within two miles of present facility at Junction Routes 7A & 313; West: Within town boundaries on Route 313. The space requirements are 5,667 sf net interior space; 26,677 sf driveway, parking and manuvering; 576 sf platform; 81,300 sf minimum site size. The term is for 20 years with 4 5-year renewal options. Proposals will be received through July 20, 1998, and must be submitted by principals only, on specified forms and in accordance with the official advertisement for space. Solicitation packages may be purchased by sending a non-refundable cashier's check or money order made payable to "USPS Disbursing Officer" in the amount of $25.00 to the attention of K. Twiss at the above address. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their packages by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service. (First Class/Priority/Express Mail) (0160)

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