36C24819R0146-001.docx

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System currently leases 17,705 net usable square feet (NUSF) of space at 5520 State Road 64 East in Bradenton, Florida as a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The Bradenton CBOC Lease expires on April 5, 2020. The VA intends to continue occupancy in accordance with (IAW) authority outlined in GSAR 570.402 Succeeding Leases. However, the VA is conducting a competition for alternative space and will relocate if potential offerors can show the cost advantages of relocation to the Government. The cost of moving, alterations, and other factors will be considered when determining whether to relocate. Offered space can be on no more than one floor and shall provide 17,705 NUSF of space. On-site parking for 124 vehicles is required, of which at least 10 spaces must be ADA compliant. A full-service lease for up to 15 years will be considered.

Proposed Property shall not be located within the 100-year flood plain.

Net usable square feet does not include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules and public corridors, and public toilets required by local code.

To be considered, space must be within or bordering/facing the delineated area as follows:

North: Highway 64 South: Highway 70 East: Interstate 75 West: 14th Street West

To be included in initial considerations, interested offerors shall address ALL of the following when responding to this advertisement/announcement. Do not submit response in binder, spiral format, etc., submit on plain bond paper only with not more than ten (10) pages:

1. Proposed Property address with a map showing property within the delineated area.

2. Name, phone number and email address of Property Owner. Note, if responding and you are not the property owner, i.e. broker, provide written statement from property owner (owner letterhead) authorizing you to represent the owner.

3. Documentation evidencing that proposed property is outside the 100-year flood plain.

4. Documentation delineating the cost advantages to the Government for relocating to proposed space.

5. Documentation delineating offerors ability to meet all the Governments requirements identified in this advertisement/announcement.

6. Amount of space offered.

7. Cost; i.e. $/NUSF. Identify base rent cost figure and operating cost figure, together these figures equal the total NUSF cost.

8. Number of parking spaces. Note, the above figures are minimums, there is no maximum.

9. Date space is available.

10. Other pertinent information.

VA staff will conduct a market survey of properties meeting the above requirements. Interested offerors (owners or their legal representatives, i.e. brokers) shall submit information concerning their properties outlined above to Cathy Donovan by mail or e-mail no later than 2:00 PM EST on May 17, 2019 at the following address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 8 Room 220, Bldg. 24 10000 Bay Pines Blvd.

Bay Pines, Florida 33744

(727) 399-3328 (phone) e-mail: catherine.donovan@va.gov

Please note: This advertisement is not a solicitation for offer, nor is it a request for proposals. A solicitation for offer may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date. Only the information listed above should be provided in response.

Important: The Government is limited by law (41 C.F.R. § 102-73.55) to pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for space.

RESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT THE VA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO AWARD A LEASE BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.