Katy TX OPC - RLP Amendment No 03.pdf
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This is Amendment No. 03 to Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) No. 36C10F25R0024 dated October 8, 2026, issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for an Outpatient Clinic (OPC) facility in Katy, Texas. The amendment modifies various requirements in the GSA Template R100 for VA and GSA Template L100 for VA, along with associated appendices and exhibits.
The proposal submission deadline is 4:00 PM EST on November 9, 2026. Key modifications include: on-site parking must contain a minimum of 500 parking spaces (underground parking prohibited); utilities including electricity, telephone, internet service, cable media, gas, water, and sewage are paid by VA with separately metered utility usage (sub-meters not acceptable); the lessor must provide a professional engineer statement confirming HVAC, plumbing, and energy-intensive building systems compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1; and a building operating plan with startup/shutdown schedules must be submitted with the offer. Additional requirements specify automatic fire sprinkler system installation per NFPA 13 standards, central HVAC systems for open office layouts at 0.75 cubic feet per minute per assignable square foot, exterior windows meeting blast-resistant standards, minimum 42 water closets/sinks/urinals, and commissioning of energy-consuming systems. The Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) is Cynthia White (cynthia.white6@va.gov, 504.920.7603); the Alternate Government Contact is James Cassidy at DHC Real Estate Services. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 03 by initialing every page and signing the acknowledgment form with their offer. The amendment includes attachments: 50-page Lease Template L100, 57-page Lease Design Narrative (Appendix A.2), and DOL Wage Determination for Harris County (Katy, Texas) revised May 18, 2026.
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Lessor: Govt:
AMENDMENT NO. 03
REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSAL NO. 36C10F25R0024
Date October 8, 2026
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Katy, TX - Outpatient Clinic (OPC)
REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSAL NO. 36C10F25R0024 Due Date and paragraphs 1.05B, 1.13, 3.06Z, Paragraph 3.12 and RLP Exhibits Lease [XX] GSA TEMPLATE L100 FOR VA Prefix 1, Appendix A.2 Lease Design Narrative (LDN) File Name Prefix 2C, and DOL County Wage Determination File Prefix 19 are hereby deleted and replaced. Paragraph 3.08 Sub Paragraphs E,F, and G, Paragraph 3.17, and Paragraph 3.11 are hereby deleted.
Cover Page of The GSA Template R100 for VA - In order to be considered for award, Initial offers conforming to the requirements of the RLP shall be received no later than 4:00PM EST on November 9, 2026.
1.05 NEIGHBORHOOD, PARKING, LOCATION AMENITIES, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (VA OCT 2024) Sub-Paragraph B. Parking of The GSA Template R100 for VA:
B. The parking-to-square-foot ratio available on-site shall at least meet current local code requirements. On-site parking must contain at a minimum 500 parking spaces. Underground parking is prohibited.
1.13 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES (OCT 2020) of The GSA Template R100 for VA
With respect to all matters relating to this RLP, only the Government's LCO designated Below shall have the authority to amend the RLP and award a Lease. The Government shall have the right to substitute its LCO by notice, without an express delegation by the prior LCO.
Lease LCO:
Cynthia White United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Construction & Facilities Management Office of Real Property Phone: 504.920.7603 Email: cynthia.white6@va.gov
As to all other matters, Offerors may contact the Alternate Government Contact Designated below.
Alternate Government Contact:
DHC Real Estate Services James Cassidy Email: james@dhcres.com Office Phone: 917.633.8116 Cell Phone: 973.975.6000
With a copy to Samantha Barr Email: Samantha.barr@cushwake.com Jay Bell Email: John.Bell2@cushwake.com
3.06 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS (VA Oct 2024) of The GSA Template R100 for VA mailto:cynthia.white6@va.gov mailto:james@dhcres.com mailto:Samantha.barr@cushwake.com mailto:John.Bell2@cushwake.com
Z. Information required under paragraph entitled “UTILITIES SEPARATE FROM RENTAL /
BUILDING OPERATING PLAN.”
Information required under paragraph entitled “UTILITIES SEPARATE FROM RENTAL/BUILDING
OPERATING PLAN.”
3.08 Section 3.08 E.,F., and G RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LESSOR AND LESSOR’S ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (VA 2024) of The GSA Template R100 for VA INTENTIONALLY
DELETED
3.11 OPERATING COSTS REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN OFFER (VA OCT 2024) of The GSA Template R100 for VA INTENTIONALLY DELETED
3.12 UTILITIES SEPARATE FROM RENTAL / BUILDING OPERATING PLAN (VA Oct 2024) of The GSA Template R100 for VA
The Offeror shall ensure that public utilities necessary for operation are available and operable at the site at the time of final inspection. The Offeror is required to pay any deposits and hook-up fees relative to utilities (water-tap fee, water connection fee, sewer connection fee, sewer tap fee, etc.).
The cost of certain utilities is not included as part of the rental consideration. VA will pay all expenses related to utility usage (electricity, telephone, internet service, cable media, gas, water, and sewage).
The Lessor shall provide separate meters to measure VA usage versus Lessor usage. Pro-ration is not permissible. Prior to occupancy by VA, the Offeror shall furnish to the Contracting Officer written certification of the meter numbers and certification that these numbers measure VA usage only.
The Offeror shall obtain a statement from a registered professional engineer stating that all HVAC, plumbing, and other energy intensive Building systems can operate under the control conditions stated in the Lease. The statement shall also identify all Building systems that do not conform to the system performance values, including the "recommended" or "suggested" values of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1, “Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings,” or more restrictive state and local codes.
The Offeror shall submit a building operating plan with the offer. Such plan shall include a recommended schedule of startup and shutdown times for operation of each building system, such as lighting, HVAC, and plumbing. Such plan shall be in effect on the Lease Term Commencement Date and subject to VA adjustments.
3.17 FLAGPOLE (VA OCT 2024) of The GSA Template R100 for VA INTENTIONALLY DELETED
Lease [XX] GSA TEMPLATE L100 FOR VA File Name Prefix 1 is deleted and replaced
• Lease [XX] GSA TEMPLATE L100 FOR VA File Name Prefix 1
• Modifications are as follows:
Section 1.03 RENT AND OTHER CONSIDERATION (VA OCT 2024) J3 of The GSA Template L100 for VA –is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
3. Performance or satisfaction of all other obligations set forth in this Lease; and all services, utilities (with the exclusion of XX), maintenance required for the proper operation of the Property, the Building, and the Leased Premises, in accordance with the terms of the Lease, including, but not limited to, all inspections, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements required to be made thereto to meet the requirements of this Lease. The Government shall be responsible for paying the cost of XX directly to the utility provider. The Lessor shall ensure that such utilities are separately metered. The Lessor shall provide and install as part of shell rent, separate meters for utilities. Sub-meters are not acceptable. The Lessor shall furnish in writing to the LCO, prior to occupancy by the Government, a record of the meter numbers and verification that the meters measure Government usage only. Proration is not permissible. In addition, an automatic control system shall be provided to assure compliance with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning requirements.
3.08 Section 3.08 E.,F., and G RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LESSOR AND LESSOR’S
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (VA 2024) INTENTIONALLY DELETED
Section 3.12 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM (VA OCT 2024) D of The GSA Template L100 for VA is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
D. Automatic fire sprinkler system(s) must be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems that was in effect on the actual date of installation, any required fire pump and secondary power source; the base-building fire-alarm control panel; required emergency voice/alarm communication system; primary infrastructure;
and systems needed to satisfy applicable NFPA and code requirements”.
3.17 FLAGPOLE (VA OCT 2024) of The GSA Template L100 for VA INTENTIONALLY DELETED
Section 3.23 WINDOWS (OCT 2020) B of The GSA Template L100 for VA is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
B. All exterior window assemblies must be locked, weather resistant and watertight. Windows intended for use as a secondary means of egress must be openable from the egress side (e.g., inside) of the Building without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge or effort for operation from the egress side. The Standard Building / Base (Blast -Resistant) window assembly shall meet the performance, scope & minimum FSL requirements directed by the applicable FSL Appendix and Security for New Construction. (X-Exhibit, Lease New Construction, May 2026).
The first sentence of Section 3.37 RESTROOMS (VA OCT 2024) A of The GSA Template L100 for VA is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
A. Lessor shall provide water closets, sinks and urinals on each floor that is partially or fully occupied by the government in compliance with local code. The Government is seeking the minimum amount sufficient fixtures mandated by local code (or, if no local minimum applies, no fewer than the current ordinance requires) which stands at 42.
Section 3.40 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING – SHELL (VA OCT 2024) A of The GSA Template L100 for VA –is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
A. Central HVAC systems must be installed and operational, including, as appropriate, main and branch lines, VAV boxes, dampers, flex ducts, and diffusers, for an open office layout, including all Base Building common areas. HVAC components including but not limited to capacity, zoning, controls, redundancy, and electrical work required above the Shell baseline must be identified and priced as T.I. In terms of the Thermal Building Envelope, the Lessor must provide conditioned air through medium pressure duct work at a rate of .75 cubic feet per minute per ABOA SF and systems must be designed with sufficient systems capacity to meet all requirements in this Lease.
Section 3.44 ACOUSTICAL REQUIREMENTS D of The GSA Template L100 for VA is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
D. Testing. Any additional requirements that go beyond the base acoustic standard language will be shifted to TI. The Lessor is still responsible for constructing walls that meet the acoustical ratings specified in the lease construction drawings, specifications, and applicable Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) requirements.
Section 3.51 SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING (VA OCT 2024) A of The GSA Template L100 for VA is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
A. The Lessor must incorporate commissioning requirements to verify that the installation and performance of energy consuming systems meet the Government’s project requirements.
Included in those requirements for the Lessor include but not limited to: commissioning, testing, and verification required by applicable code, the lease, and normal construction practice. These systems include, at a minimum, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems and associated controls, lighting controls, and domestic hot water systems. The commissioning must cover work associated with TIs or alterations. Any VA-specific testing, adjusting, balancing, or performance-verification requirement above that baseline must be identified in the LDN and priced as TI. Recommissioning is required to ensure that the systems are operating properly during the Lease term if Building systems are impacted by alterations. In the event the Government exercises a renewal option, recommissioning is required within 60 days after the exercising of the option.
Section 5.20 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM – TI (VA OCT 2024) of The GSA Template L100 for VA is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Where sprinklers are required in the Space, sprinkler mains and distribution piping in a “protection” layout (open plan) with heads turned down with an escutcheon or trim plate must be provided as part of Shell rent. The final VA layout, ASR’s, LDN or Room Data Matrix consisting of any additional sprinkler fixtures and/or components (relocating or adding sprinkler heads or branch lines because of partitions, adding or relocating tenant-area fire-alarm devices, and associated wiring, programming, or modifications) required in the Space beyond what would have been provided for an open office plan (shell) are part of the TIs.
Section 6.02 UTILITIES (VA OCT 2024) of The GSA Template L100 for VA is hereby deleted.
Section 6.03 UTILITIES SEPARATE FROM RENTAL/BUILDING OPERATING PLAN (VA OCT 2024) of The GSA Template L100 for VA is hereby replaced with the following:
A. The cost of certain utilities is not included as part of the rental consideration. VA will pay all expenses related to utility usage (electricity,telephone, internet service, cable media, gas, water, and sewage). The Lessor shall obtain a statement from a registered professional engineer stating that all HVAC, plumbing, and other energy intensive Building systems can operate under the control conditions stated in the Lease. The statement shall also identify all Building systems which do not conform to the system performance values, including the"recommended" or "suggested" values of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, according to the version that corresponds with how the Building systems were designed to perform, or state or local codes.
B. The Lessor shall provide and install as part of shell rent, separate meters for utilities. Sub meters are not acceptable. The Lessor shall furnish in writing to the Government, prior to occupancy by the Government, a record of the meter numbers and verification that the meters measure Government usage only. Proration is not permissible. In addition, an automatic control system shall be provided to assure compliance with heating and air conditioning requirements.
C. The Building operating plan shall be in effect as of the Lease Term Commencement Date and shall include a schedule of startup and shutdown times for operation of each Building system, such as lighting, HVAC, and plumbing, subject to VA adjustments.
Appendix A.2 Lease Design Narrative (LDN) File Name Prefix 2C is deleted and replaced
• Appendix A.2 Lease Design Narrative (LDN) File Name Prefix 2C September 5, 2026
• Modifications are on page 7, Section 4 Additional Canopy Requirements and Page 19, Section 4 Additional Electrical Requirements.
Exhibit 19 - DOL Wage Determination Harris County REV 08.22.2025 is deleted and replaced with REV 05.18.2026
• 19 - Katy TX Harris County
END OF AMENDMENT
GOVERNMENT:
Cynthia White, LCO Date
Attachments:
1- Lease [XX] GSA TEMPLATE L100 FOR VA – 50 pages
2C - Appendix A.2 Lease Design Narrative (LDN) Prefix 2C – 57 pages
19 - Katy TX Harris County DOL Wage Determination - REV 05.18.2026 – 6 pages
All respondents to this RLP shall acknowledge receipt of this Amendment No. 03 by initialing every page of the Amendment and signing in the space provided below. The acknowledgement must be received with the offer.
Receipt of Amendment No. 03 is hereby acknowledged:
FOR THE OFFEROR:
Company
Offeror Name (printed)
Offeror Signature
Offeror Title
Date
| 2026-10-08T14:37:01-0500 | |
| CYNTHIA WHITE |
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