612 Utilities

In vending facilities operated under the permit provisions of the Act, the Postal Service provides necessary approved utilities at its own expense. This includes:

• Providing the necessary space, heating, air conditioning, lighting, ventilation, water and sewer facilities, and utility lines.
• Connecting utility lines to equipment provided by the Postal Service or the contractor (except vending equipment).
• Providing utility outlets for vending machines (but bearing no other cost connected with the installation of vending machines).

Note: The Postal Service pays for actual utility service only when a permit for a blind vendor is involved. For non-permit vending facilities, each vending contract must specifically address utilities.