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Y -- CONSTRUCTION AND LEASE NEW POST OFFICE IN NEW PALESTINE, INDIANA SOL 162640-99-A-0016 DUE 120998 POC Marla Larsen-Williams, USPS Real Estate Specialist, 312/669-5978, Teri Wilcox-DuBois, USPS Contract Specialist, 312/669-5974 The United States Postal Service desires to have a new Main Post Office constructed and leased back in New Palestine, Indiana. The USPS controlled site is 115,129 gross square feet. The building size desired is approximately 5,170 square feet (net interior space). The building will be leased for a 20 year term with two five year renewal options. Purchase options are also requested at the completion of construction, after one year occupancy, and at the end of the base lease term. A Postal Service lease agreement will be used. The Postal Service reserves the right to negotiate with any and all offerors. Specifications will be available on or about October 28, 1998 provided for a non-refundable cost of $25.00 (Cashier's check, Money order, Bank Certified check, Company check, or Personal check) NO CASH, made payable to the USPS -- Disbursing Officer. Solicitation for proposal packages may be obtained by request to Teri Wilcox-DuBois. All offers must be received by 3:00 pm, local time, on December 9, 1998. Posted 10/21/98 (W-SN263912). (0294)

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