U. S. Postal Service, Facilities Service Office, 6 Griffin Road North, Windsor, CT 06006-0300

X -- SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS -- NORTH CHATHAM, NY 12132-9998 SOL 082530-98-A-0053 DUE 021998 POC Norman Hoffman, Real Estate Contractor, (518) 370-2831 The United States Postal Service desires to lease a one-story building, constructed to its specifications or lease existing space, of approximately 1,512 net interior square feet on a site, not including setback requirements, easements and water retention and septic/sewer requirements, of approximately 34,596 square feet in North Chatham, Columbia County, State of New York. A basic term of 20 years is sought, with 4 consecutive renewal options of 5 years each. Property must satisfy all zoning and other requirements to permit its use as a postal facility and should be within the following boundaries: The Hamlet of North Chatham north by the intersection of NYS 203 & CR 32; south by the intersection of NYS 203 & CR 17; west by Depot St.; and East by Smith Road. Property must be free from all forms of toxic and/or hazardous waste and must not lie within 100-year flood plain or a wetlands area. Offerors will be responsible for all contingent fees. Requests for packages, accompanied by a $25.00 certified check, cashier's check, or postal money order made out to "Disbursing Officer, USPS", may be submitted in writing to: Hoffman Associates, Attn: Norman Hoffmann, 2276 Cayuga Rd., Schenectady, NY 12309-4720, telephone (518) 370-2831. All offers will be received through but no later than close of business Thursday, February 19, 1998. (0023)

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