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Y -- CONSTRUCTION AND LEASE BACK NEW POST OFFICE IN GIRARD, ILLINOIS SOL 162640-99-A-0068 DUE 080799 POC Len Stevens, USPS Real Estate Specialist, 312/669-5961, Larry Quenette, Renaissance Architects, 217/753-1585 The United States Postal Service is soliciting proposals for the construction and lease back of a new Main Post Office in Girard, Illinois. The USPS controlled site size is approximately 5,800 square feet. The building size desired will be approximately 3,200 of interior square feet, and approximately 760 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. Specifications will be available on or about July 7, 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 Renaissance Architects. Solicitation(s) for proposal packages may be obtained by request to Larry Quenette, Renaissance Architects, 700 S. Fifth Street, Springfield, IL 62703, 217/753-1585. All offers must be received by 4:30 pm, local time, on August 7, 1999. Posted 07/12/99 (W-SN353150). (0193)

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