OPPORTUNITIES-DESCRIPTION NE Ohio 11.19.2025.pdf

FIRST AMENDED EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

VA Outpatient Surgery Center (VAOSC), Tallmadge, Ohio et al., 36C25026R0007

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Seeks Expressions of Interest for approximately 8,000 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and

Managements Association (ANSI/BOMA) Square Feet (ABOA SF) in Tallmadge, Ohio et al.

Notice: This advertisement is an advertisement of a potential opportunity. This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. The purpose of this advertisement is to identify potential sources and suitable locations, and is not intended to pre-qualify or disqualify any potential offers. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred because of this advertisement. The Government cannot provide any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of contents of the furnished information found within this advertisement; Government is under no responsibility to respond to and is unable to answer any inquiries regarding this advertisement. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement.

Contracting Officer Address:

Brian Walton Brian.Walton@va.gov Lease Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office 10 (NCO 10) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Description: VA seeks to lease approximately 8,000 ABOA SF of office and medical space;

and 40 surface parking spaces, for use by the VA as an “As-Built” Outpatient Surgery Center in the delineated area outlined within Tallmadge, Akron, Hudson, Kent, and Streetsboro, Ohio areas encompassed in the delineated area below. VA will consider only leased space in existing buildings.

“As-built”:

i) The space to be leased will require no more than light renovation or bare minimum tenant improvement, preferably limited to light architectural finishes such as painting, security, and VA Information Technology enhancements.

a. Light renovations or bare minimum tenant improvements (TIs) for As Built Clinic

Leases are repairs and refreshes of finishes to bring the facility to a maintained as designed condition.

Lease Term: Up to 10-Years.

Delineated Area: In order to receive consideration, submitted properties must be located within the following area outlined below, which is bounded by the following roads, or must front on any of the following boundary lines:

North: Route 80;

South: Route 77; Route 76 East: Route 43; N. Water Street; Route 43;

West: Route 8; Graham Road; State Road; W, Portage Trail; Sand Run Parkway; Sand Run Road; W. Market Street; Frank Blvd., Route 77.

Additional Requirements:

(1) VA is seeking “As-Built” clinic space: “As-Built” space to be leased will require no more than light renovation or bare minimum tenant improvement, preferably limited to light architectural finishes such as painting, security, and VA Information Technology enhancements.

(2) Only existing buildings will be considered.

(3) Site must be able to support municipal water and sewer utility services.

(4) Be located on a single contagious floor;

(5) Bifurcated sites, inclusive of parking, are not permissible;

(6) The following space configurations will not be considered: Space with atriums or other areas interrupting contiguous space, extremely long or narrow runs of space (more than twice as long as wide), irregularly shaped space configurations or other unusual building features adversely affecting usage).

(7) Offered space cannot be in the FEMA 1-percent-annual-chance flood;

(8) Offered space must be zoned for VA’s intended use;

(9) Offered space will not be considered if located in close proximity to property with incompatible uses, including but not limited to the following uses: liquor establishments, treatment centers, correctional facilities, where firearms are sold/discharged, railroad tracks, or within flight paths;

(10) Space will not be considered where apartment space or other living quarters are located within the same building;

(11) Close proximity to public transportation. A commuter rail, light rail, or bus stop shall be located within the immediate vicinity of the building;

(12) Offered space must be easily accessible to multiple highways which provide multiple routes of travel;

(13) A loading area is preferred with either swing doors, or a roll up door for deliveries.

The parking lot must be able to accommodate deliveries by a box truck to the loading area, if available;

(14) Offered space must meet Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the formal request for proposals (pending issuance);

(15) A fully serviced lease is required;

(16) Space must not have any environmental issues or hazards.

To be considered for a Market Survey, all expressions of interest submissions must include the following information, if applicable, by the expression of interest due date, infra:

1. Property Owner (or representative) contact information (name, phone number, and email);

2. Evidence the owner/representative has the authority to represent the property owner;

3. Building address or address of the geographical location of the land;

4. A site plan depicting the property boundaries, building, parking, and amenities;

5. Provide clear demonstration of the RSF and ABOA being offered under the submission;

Set Aside Determination:

6. Any qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran

Owned Small Business (VOSB) under NAICS Code 531120 {Lessors of Non-residential Buildings); with the associated small business size standard; your entity must meet the requirements outlined in the attachment titled: “SDVOSB, VOSB, or JV Status”, and submit the required certification information to the Lease Contracting Officer with any expression of interest submission.

7. If you are a Joint Venture (JV) and intend to submit an offer as such; JV’s must submit evidence of verification in the attachment titled: “SDVOSB, VOSB, or JV Status”, and submit the required certification information to the Lease Contracting Officer with any expression of interest submission. (To include: JV’s certification status as a legal SDVOSB entity; a copy of your JV agreement {a UEI number in the JV name, CAGE code number for the JV, and evidence of a proper JV agreement being in place}).

Expression of Interest Due Date: All interested parties must respond to this announcement, and provide the required documentation under their submissions, no later than December 1, 2025, at 5:00pm ET.

Expression of Interest Submission Format: All submissions must be sent via email to Brian Walton at, brian.walton@va.gov.

Market Survey: The estimated Market Survey date is middle of December 2025.

Attachment SDVOSB, VOSB or JV Status

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, and the small business size standard. Responses to this notice will assist VA's Office of Real Property (ORP) in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for competition and restricted to SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC Sec. 8127.

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

_x_ (e) Between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000;

VA makes monthly rental payments in arrears upon facility acceptance and may elect to make a single lump-sum payment or amortize over the course of the firm term for specified tenant improvements. VA makes no progress payments during the design or construction/build-out phases of the project.

This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued.

Project Requirements: ORP seeks information from potential offerors who are capable of successfully performing a lease contract, including design and construction of the facility described above, for a term of up to 20 years, non-firm term included, as well as all maintenance and operation requirements for the duration of the lease term, at a fair and reasonable price. More information on VA's requirements can be found on the solicitations and expression of interest/sources advertisements, that are made public information via "Contract Opportunities" on www.SAM.gov.

SDVOSB and VOSB firms are invited to provide information to contribute to the market research for this project. SDVOSB and VOSB firms must be registered in through SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. All business concerns must have the technical skills and financial capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements. All business concerns are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement if they are interested in participating in this project. A submission checklist and information sheet are provided below for firms to complete and submit, which will serve as the firm's capabilities Statement.

Capabilities Statement Will Include:

1. Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, Experian Business Identification

Number,

2. If you are a Joint Venture (JV) and intend to submit an offer as such, you must provide evidence verification of the Joint Venture's certification status as a legal SDVOSB entity and a copy of your Joint Venture agreement (a UEI number in the JV name, CAGE number identified for the JV, and proper JV agreement in place).

3. If you are qualified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) under NAICS Code 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings with the small business size standard, you must meet the requirements out lined in accordance with SBA e-mail address, and an organizational chart showing the ownership percent for each individual of the SDVOSB or VOSB firm.

VHACLEWaltoB Highlight and any applicable grace period allowable under the new SBA regulations. SBA has assumed control over the SDVOSB and VOSB certification process. *Contractors seeking SDVOSB or VOSB verification must be registered on SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) at https:// search.certifications.sba.gov/. notwithstanding any applicable grace period that allows a former CVE. *Joint Ventures will not be reflected in DSBS as of August 1, 2025.

4. If you are qualified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) under NAICS Code 531120 provide evidence of ability to offer as a small business in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov, including a copy of the representations and certifications made in that system;

5. A detailed summary describing at least two (2) projects of similar size, scope, and complexity completed in the past seven (7) years that demonstrate your company's experience designing, constructing, and managing Federal leased facilities relevant to a VA project for 8,000 ABOA SF (2-page limit); and

6. Evidence of capability to obtain financing (for a project of this size in current market conditions) dated within the last 120 days of EOI due date. Evidence should be in the company name and in the form of a conditional commitment funding letter from a verifiable lender or certificate of deposit in the company name identifying funds available for a VA project in the amount of 8,000 ABOA SF.

(Note: You must provide contact information for verification of financing.)

Although this notice focuses on SDVOSB and VOSB, we encourage all small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes.

Capabilities Statement is attached.

CAPABILITIES STATEMENT

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST AND

INFORMATION SHEET

Company name:

Company address:

Experian Business Identification Number: _______ _

Point of contact:

Phone number:

Email address:

The following items are attached to this Capabilities Statement:

1. Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, Experian Business Identification Number, e-mail address, and organizational chart;

2. Evidence of SDVOSB or VOSB verification must be registered on SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. notwithstanding any applicable grace period that allows a former CVE. *Joint Ventures will not be reflected in DSBS as of August 1, 2025.

3. To be considered a JV, please attach evidence verification of the Joint Venture's certification status as a legal SDVOSB entity and a copy of your Joint Venture agreement (a UEI number in the JV name, and CAGE number identified for the JV).

4. Evidence of ability to offer as a small business under NAICS Code 531120 and listing in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov, including a copy of the representations and certifications made in that system;

5. A summary describing at least two (2) projects of similar size and scope completed in the past seven (7) years that demonstrate your company's experience designing, constructing, and managing Federal leased facilities or health care facilities relevant to a VA project for 8,000 ABOA SF. (2-page limit); and

6. Evidence of capability to obtain financing (for a project of this size in current market conditions dated within the last 120 days of EOI due date. Evidence should be in the company name and in the form of a conditional commitment funding letter from a verifiable lender or certificate of deposit in the company name identifying funds available for a VA project in the amount of 8,000 ABOA SF. (Note: You must provide contact information for verification of financing.)

If desired, the company may also submit a narrative describing its capability, not to exceed three (3) pages.

Submitted By:

(Print Name and Title)

(Signature)