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X -- SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROVIDENCE, RI / CRANSTON BRANCH 02910-9998 SOL 082530-98-A-0159 DUE 082898 POC Kathleen Walker, Real Estate Specialist, 860-285-7124 WEB: United States Postal Service, http://www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: United States Postal Service, kgokey@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 Providence, R.I. / Cranston Branch Post Office in Cranston, R.I. The preferred area is North by Park Avenue; South by Colonial Avenue; East by Grace Street; West by Resevoir Avenue. The space requirements are 4,000 sf net interior space; 700 sf platform; 66,000 sf minimum site size. The term is for 20 years with three 5-year renewal options. Proposals will be received through August 28, 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 attention of Kelly Twiss at the above address. Technical questions should be directed to Kathleen Walker at 860-285-7124. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their packages by one of the methods offered by the U.S. Postal Service. (First Class/Priority/Express Mail) (0169)

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