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Y -- CONSTRUCTION AND LEASE BACK NEW POST OFFICE IN AVILLA, INDIANA SOL 162640-99-A-0057 DUE 070199 POC Judy A. Balanda, USPS Real Estate Specialist, 312/669-5943, Ken Etter, A/E Project Manager, MSKTD, 219/432-9337 The United States Postal Service is soliciting proposals for the construction and lease back of a new Main Post Office in Avilla, Indiana. The USPS controlled site size is approximately 33,165 square feet. The building size desired will be approximately 3,053 of interior square feet, and approximately 16,261 square feet of parking and maneuvering area. The selected offeror will be required to purchase the site currently under option to the Postal Service, construct a Post Office according to plans provided and lease back the completed facility to the Postal Service for a base term of twenty (20) years with two (2) 5 year options. The Postal Service will also have the option to purchase the completed facility at the end of the twenty (20) year term and after each five (5) year renewal option. A Postal Service lease agreement will be used. The Postal Service reserves the right to negotiate with any and all offerors. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 1999. The time and place of the meeting will be announced in the solicitation for proposal package. Specifications will be available on or about June 1, 1999, provided for a non-refundable cost of $40.00 (Cashier's check, Money order, Bank Certified check, Company check, or Personal check) made payable to "Disbursing Officer-USPS". Solicitation(s) for proposal packages may be obtained by request to Vanessa Cannon-Figaro, 312/669-5942. All offers must be received by 4:30 p.m., local time, on July 1, 1999. Posted 05/28/99 (W-SN336914). (0148)

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