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

X -- SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS - FRENCHVILLE, ME 04745-9998 SOL 082530-96-A-0041 DUE 040596 POC Terry Brooks, Real Estate Specialist, 207-377-2381. The United States Postal Service seeks proosals to lease existing space, space to be modified, or facilities to be constructed in the Bethel, ME. The preferred area is between the Upper Frenchville and the Frenchville Post Offices. The space requirements are 2,000 net square feet; 22 parking spaces; plat form 612 square feet; minimum site size 39,035 square feet (excluding setbacks, easements, etc.) The lease term is for 20 years with three 5-year renewal options. Proposals will be received through April 5, 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 Clas, Priority, or Express Mail) (0024)

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