36C24724Q0283 Sources Sought Augusta.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Augusta Vet Center Relocation

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 30096

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24724Q0283

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 02-23-2024 17:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 10 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SDVOSBC

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* X1AA

NAICS CODE* 531120

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

VISN 7 Network Contracting Office 3 FL Directors Office 3700 Crestwood Parkway Duluth GA 30096

POINT OF CONTACT*

Leasing Contract Specialist Kalisha Baisden kalisha.baisden@va.gov 803-221-1806

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

Augusta GA

POSTAL CODE 30904

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Expression of Interest Sought The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research/seeking capable sources from bondable and experienced firms that are classified and registered in www.vip.vetbiz.gov as either Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) that are interested in a forecasted lease project for a class A office or medical space located in Augusta, GA, to yield 4,448 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) for use as a mental health clinic.

The NAICS Code is 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except mini warehouses), and the small business size standard is $47.0 million, using the exception of leasing space to the Federal Government. Responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for competition restricted to SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC Sec. 8127. Although this notice focuses on SDVOSB and VOSB, we encourage ALL small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes.

The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for each project is:

__ (a) Less than $25,000;

__ (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000;

__ (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000;

__ (d) Between $250,000 and $500,000;

_X_ (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000;

__ (f) Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000;

__ (g) Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000;

__ (h) Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000;

__ (i) Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000;

__ (j) Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000;

__ (k) Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000;

__ (l) More than $100,000,000.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, desires to lease approximately 4,448 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) of class A office or medical space in Athens, Georgia. The space will be occupied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (CNVAMC) and must include space for use by tenant for personnel, furnishings, and equipment. The Government requires a fully serviced lease to include janitorial (services must be provided by Ability One), basic cable, guest high speed internet Wi-Fi, security monitoring and maintenance, and all utility costs are to be included in the rent. The lease shall follow the standard specifications and requirements for a New/Replacing Lease as per the GSA Global Lease.

There must be a minimum of 30 parking spaces; including 5 spaces designated ADA compliant spaces. There is a requirement for an easy entrance and exit to the parking area to accommodate special needs transportation. Space offered should be contiguous and on the same floor (preferred). Access is required from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Space shall not be in high crime areas or in any area that will require more stringent building security, preferably within a 10-mile radius of police facility. Building cannot be within a 100-year flood plain. A current certificate of seismic compliance must be submitted with all expressions of interest. Request a radius of 500 feet within a public transportation site.

Location: Space must be located within the following geographic boundaries of Athens, GA:

North Boundary: Savannah River

South Boundary: US Highway1/US Highway 78

West Boundary: 15th Street

East Boundary: I-20/I-520

*See Map Below. Building shall be located within the above geographical boundaries, and the lines on the map are for a close, but not exact, depiction.

Lease Term: The lease term shall be twenty (20) years; five (5) years firm and fifteen (15) years soft. The space must be available for occupancy by January of 2025.

A market survey of properties for lease may be conducted by VA. Brokers or legal representatives submitting property must show written acknowledgement and permission to represent the property. Property owners and developers must provide written proof of ownership or non-contingent control of property at the time of submission of initial bids. The following information shall be provided along with the expression of interest: (1) Site plan depicting the building, (2) a map depicting location of building with the delineated area, (3) a block or floor plan of the proposed space for offer, (4) identification on site plan demonstrating location of parking to be dedicated for VA’s use.

Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing and must include building address and total RSF / NUSF. Note: NUSF square footage does not include areas such as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors, and public toilets required by local code.

All interested parties should respond to this announcement no later than February 23, 2023, at 17:00 (Eastern). Please include the name of firm, name of contact person, address, phone, and e-mail address.

All responses shall be made to the following:

Name: Kalisha Baisden

Email: kalisha.baisden@va.gov

Phone: (803) 221-1806

This is not a Solicitation for Offer, nor is this a Request for Lease Proposal (RLP). The VA will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement.

The Government will pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for the building.

This advertisement is not a request for proposals. A solicitation for offers may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date.