S02- 36C24W26R0010 A00001 RLP Amendment Questions (final)-signed.pdf

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This is an Amendment to a Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office – West for RLP 36C24W26R0010, effective January 29, 2026. The amendment addresses ten clarifications received from offerors regarding the lease proposal requirements. Key clarifications include: the agency accepts both existing buildings and land for new construction; space specifications and allowances are detailed in the base RLP; the BSAC pricing amount is set at $12 per ABOA square foot; operating cost adjustments will be addressed in lease terms and conditions upon award; and lease exhibits should be considered examples only, with final lease terms to be updated following award. The amendment indicates that sections regarding seismic requirements and LEED/Green Globe certifications will be addressed in the final lease documentation, noting that McAllen, Texas is not located in a seismic zone.

The contracting officer is Jeffrey R. Deering. All terms and conditions of the original RLP remain in effect except as modified by this amendment. Offerors should refer to RLP 36C24W26R0010 for complete specifications regarding minimum and maximum rentable square footage (RSF), ABOA square footage, allowance amounts, amenities evaluation criteria, and other lease proposal requirements. This amendment serves as an official clarification document to guide offeror submissions and ensure consistent understanding of the government's facility requirements.

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Department of Veterans Affairs

AMENDMENT TO REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSAL (RLP)

1. RLP No. 2. Amendment No. 3. Effective Date 4. Page Of 36C24W26R0010 A00001 01-29-2026 1 1

5. ISSUED BY

Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office - West

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd.

Vancouver, WA 98661

6. Description of Amendment The Purpose of this Amendment to answer several questions received.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 1, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect

7. Name and Title of Signer (Type or Print) 8. Name and Title of Contracting Officer (Type or Print)

9. Offeror 10. Date Signed

Jeffrey R. Deering Lease Contracting Officer

11. United States of America

12. Date Signed (Signature of Contracting Officer)

1. CLARIFICATION ONE: Can the agency clarify if it will accept both existing buildings and land for new construction? Agency is open to all offeror received, in accordance with RLP 36C24W26R0010.

2. CLARIFICATION TWO: Can the agency confirm if the minimum RSF is 16,272? If not, would the agency clarify a minimum and maximum RSF?

Clarified in accordance with RLP 36C24W26R0010.

3. CLARIFICATION THREE: Can the agency clarify if there is an intended minimum and maximum for ABOA square footage? Provided in RLP 36C24W26R0010

4. CLARIFICATION FOUR: Can the agency clarify if there is a minimum distance from the site that amenities need to be within? Distance will not be added as the delineated area is identified, and facilities will be evaluated based on individual and surrounding amenities and convenience, in accordance with RLP 36C24W26R0010.

5. CLARIFICATION FIVE: Can the agency please state the allowance amount per ABOA Square Foot? Stated in RLP 36C24W26R0010.

6. CLARIFICATION SIX: Can the agency please state an allowance amount for BSAC Pricing? RLP 36C24W26R0010 Clause 3.09 was Amended to read: BSAC amount is $12 per ABOA SF

7. CLARIFICATION SEVEN: Can the agency please replace section C on the first page of the Lease to state 20 Years, 10 Years Firm? The lease exhibit as contained in RLP 36C24W26R0010 should be considered an example only. The lease and information therein will be updated upon award.

8. CLARIFICATION EIGHT: Lease Section 2.09 states “The Government shall pay adjusted rent for changes in costs for cleaning services, supplies, materials, maintenance, trash removal, landscaping, water, sewer charges, heating, electricity, and certain administrative expenses attributable to occupancy.” Lease Section 2.09 B states “The amount of adjustment will be negotiated.” Can the Agency clarify how the amount will be adjusted?

Operating cost will be addressed in accordance with Lease Terms and Conditions.

9. CLARIFICATION NINE: Lease Section 3.46 states contains seismic requirements for Form F for all new builds. RLP Section 2.03 and 2.04 with seismic requirements have been deleted. McAllen Texas is not located in a Seismic Zone. Can the agency clarify if Form F is still required although this project is not in a seismic zone? See response for Question #7.

10. CLARIFICATION TEN: RLP Section 3.06 S and T are Intentionally Deleted. This is typically where LEED or Green Globe requirements are listed in the RLP. Lease Section 3.48 and 3.49 contain LEED requirements. Can the agency please amend Lease Section 3.48 and 3.49 to not include LEED Requirements? See response for Question #7.

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)

2026-01-29T15:04:50-0600
JEFFREY DEERING

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