2. A. 4TX1080 DEA Brownsville Harlingen TX Pre-solicitation Ad (AJ) (4.17.25) (1).pdf
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This presolicitation notice is a GSA Public Buildings Service solicitation seeking a lease for a flexible office and warehouse space in Brownsville/Harlingen, Texas. The requirement is for a 13,112-13,500 square foot facility with 41 parking spaces, consisting of 5,065 square feet of office space and 8,047 square feet of warehouse space, to be occupied by a law enforcement agency (likely the DEA). The lease term is 17 years with a 15-year firm term, and the facility must meet extensive security and operational requirements, including 24/7 accessibility, second-story location preference, secure entry methods, and specific restrictions on building proximity to sensitive locations like schools, daycare centers, and social service facilities.
The warehouse must have specialized features including 20-foot ceilings, 50-foot setbacks, ability to accommodate 40-foot tractor trailers, 10x12 foot dock doors, solid 8-inch concrete walls, and no perimeter windows. The space cannot be collocated with agencies or businesses associated with criminal elements, probation services, or social services. Expressions of interest are due by 4/21/2025, with an estimated market survey on 5/5/2025 and projected occupancy on 8/5/2025. Interested parties should contact Leasing Specialist Torrence Borden at Torrence.Borden@gsa.gov or call (682) 816-1625.
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10/2023
Presolicitation Notice/Advertisement GSA Public Buildings Service
U.S. GOVERNMENT
General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space:
State: Texas
City: Brownsville / Harlingen Delineated Area: • North - Rd 107 and Combes Rio Hondo Rd
• West - Bass Blvd, Jim Bowie Rd and Rd 506
• South - Hwy 281/Military Hwy, Hwy 69 E, East University Blvd, Calle Milpa Verde, Monsees Rd, Paloma Blanca Dr and Southmost Rd.
• East - S. Oklahoma Ave, Hwy 4, N Indiana Ave, Hwy 48, Hwy 550, Paredes Line Rd, Hwy 100, Olmito North Rd, 1561 N Sam Houston Blvd, W Colorado St and Combes Rio Hondo Rd.
Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 13,112 Maximum Sq. Ft.
(ABOA):
13,500
Space Type: Flex (Office 5,065 / Warehouse 8,047)
Parking Spaces (Total): 41
Parking Spaces (Surface):
Parking Spaces (Structured):
Parking Spaces (Reserved):
Full Term: 17 years
Firm Term: 15 years
Option Term: N/A
Additional Requirements:
Office Space:
• Facilities must be accessible to staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• The space must be located on the second story, or higher, except for first floor spaces that meets the following requirements:
o Space for sole tenant o Office building setback from is a 20’ setback (additional fencing requirements may be required)
• Space must not be located above a drive through.
• Building must have a secure method of entry.
• The DEA space must be contiguous on one or multiple floors.
• The space will be occupied by a law enforcement agency.
o Agency requires a secure method to get detainees into the building.
o In a multi-tenant building, where a private elevator is not possible, the agency must be able to secure and control the elevator during prisoner transport.
• Cannot be collocated with the following entities:
o Federal, State, and local agencies whose primary clientele are involved in or have ties to criminal elements.
o Private firms whose primary clientele are involved in or have ties to criminal elements.
o Agencies providing probation and/or parole services o Agencies providing drug abuse counseling/rehabilitation programs o Agencies providing social services o Halfway houses o Residential units
• Building entrances/exits cannot be located within close proximity (minimum 1,000 walkable feet) of certain locations, which include but are not limited to:
o A Drug-free zone o Schools o Park o Daycare boundaries o Hotels o Shopping areas o Religious centers o Social service centers o residential areas o businesses, facilities, or centers that provide any type services to children (pediatric medical facilities, clinics, hospitals, etc.)
Warehouse Space
• must be air conditioned
• Warehouse location must provide a 20’ ceiling.
• Warehouse location must have a minimum 50’ (foot) setback from roads and adjacent property lines.
• Warehouse location must provide for a minimum turning radius of 40 feet to accommodate 40’ tractor trailers.
• Warehouse must allow for Semi-Trucks to drive inside the building.
• Dock doors must meet be 10 foot wide by 12 foot high at minimum.
• Loading dock area of at least 20x20
• Warehouse must have solid concrete walls at least 8” thick, reinforced with steel rebar or other acceptable steel mesh determined by the agency.
• Warehouse must not have exterior or interior windows along the perimeter.
Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced lease is required. Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain (formerly referred to as “100-year”).
Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR- Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.
Expressions of Interest Due: 4/21/2025
Market Survey (Estimated): 5/5/2025
Occupancy (Estimated): 8/5/2025
Send Expressions of Interest to:
Name/Title: Torrence Borden/ Leasing Specialist
Email Address: Torrence.Borden@gsa.gov
Government Contact Information
Leasing Specialist Torrence Borden / (682) 816-1625 Project Manager Sergio Leal / (956) 371-9730 https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B
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