U. S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 800, Winthrop, ME 04364-0800

X -- SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS - BETHEL, ME 04217-9998 SOL 082530-96-A-0040 DUE 041996 POC Terry Brooks, Real Estate Specialist, 207-377-2381. The United States Postal Service seeks proposals to lease existing space, space to be modified, or facilities to be constructed in Bethel, ME. The preferred area is north by Railroad St; west by Church St; south by Mason St; and east by a line running generally in a northerly direction to Railroad St. The space reqirements are net interior space 4,000 square feet; 45 parking spaces; platform 612 square feet; minimum site size 71,500 square feet (excluding setbacks, easments, etc.) The lease term is for 20 years with three 5-year renewal options. Proposals will be received through April 19, 1996 and must be submitted by principals only on specified forms along with a photo of their offering 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. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their packages by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service. (First Class, Priority, or Express Mail) (0024)

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