U.S. Postal Service, Denver Facilities Service Office, 8055 E. Tufts Avenue, #400, Denver, CO 80237-2881

X -- NEW CONSTRUCTION LEASED -- IGNACIO, CO 81137-9998 SOL 072976-97-A-0061 DUE 012497 POC Russ Rainey, Project Manager, (303) 220-6568. The USPS is completing site and building plans for a new leased building. Offerors will be required to design and construct a one story building of approximately 5,173 net square feet on a controlled site of 41,000 usable square footage. Offerors will also be required to acquire the site, execute the lease with construction rider, and construct the specified building according to USPS specifications and lease to the Postal Service for a base term of twenty years with two 5-year renewal options. Any award made under this solicitation will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal conveys a clear understanding of the solicitation site requirements and conditions; conveys an appropriate level of experience to assure performance of the specified requirements; conveys a well considered development plan (i.e. construction cost assessment, financing/funding sources); and outlines a well-conceived and equitable rental package acceptable to the Postal Service, and who provides the best overall value to the Postal Service. This is NOT a sealed bid advertisement and proposals will NOT be publicly opened. Solicitation packages will be available on or about December 18, 1996. Please identify your request with the solicitation number. Submit request with a NON-refundable check or Postal Money Order for $25.00 per set made payable to: Disbursing Officer, USPS, and mail to: Attn: Diana Esguerra, A&D Draft Aid, Inc., P. O. Box 40877, Denver, CO 80204-0877. Information concerning solicitation packages should be directed to Diana at (303) 573-5757, (303) 573-8714 (FAX). For specific project details call or write: Russ Rainey, Project Manager, U.S. Postal Service, 8055 E. Tufts Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80237-2881, telephone: (303) 220-6568. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal to the Porject Manager by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, or Express Mail) (0344)

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