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X -- SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS FOR ASHLAND, ME 04732-9998 SOL 082530-98-A-0026 DUE 013098 POC Terry Brooks, Real Estate Specialist, 207-377-2381 WEB: United States Postal Service, http://www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: United States Postal Service, jwarren3@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 Ashland, ME Main Post Office in Ashland, ME. The preferred area is within 1/2 mile of the existing post office. The space requirements are 3,000 Net Interior Square Feet; 20,600 Driveway, Parking, and Maneuvering; 612 sf Platform; and 44,521 Minimum Site Size. The term is for 20 years with three 5-year renewal options. Proposals will be received through January 30, 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 above address. Intereted 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) (0337)

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