5TX0875_Revised Pre Solicitation.pdf

Pre-solicitation Notice GSA Public Buildings Service U.S. GOVERNMENT

General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space:

State: Texas

City: El Paso

Delineated Area: NORTH: East Franklin Avenue to North Campbell Street to East Mills Avenue

EAST: North Virginia Street to Texas Avenue to North Saint Vrain Street to East San Antonio Avenue to Saint Vrain Street

SOUTH: East Paisano Drive

WEST: South Mesa Street to East San Antonio Avenue to North Mesa Avenue

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 16,817

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 16,817

Space Type: Office

Parking Spaces (Total): 43

Parking Spaces (Surface): 43

Parking Spaces (Structured): 0

Parking Spaces (Reserved): 43

Full Term: 17 yr

Firm Term: 15 yr

Option Term: N/A

Additional Requirements: See attached Exhibit “A”

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 floodplain).

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

06/2025 Regulation (FAR). For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.

Expressions of Interest Due: 01/21/2026

Market Survey (Estimated): TBD

Occupancy (Estimated): TBD

Send Expressions of Interest to:

Name/Title: Temu M. Gibson

Lease Contracting Officer

Email Address: temu.gibson@gsa.gov

Government Contact Information Lease Contracting Officer Temu M. Gibson

Leasing Specialist N/A

Broker N/A

06/2025 Exhibit “A”

AGENCY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (ASR)

FEDERAL DEFENDER’S OFFICE

EL PASO, TX

GENERAL

The Federal Public Defender Office provides counsel to people charged with federal criminal offenses who are financially unable to obtain adequate private representation.

The Federal Public Defender Office functions as an independent law office, it must be readily accessible to clients during and after normal working hours and must provide the appearance of a dignified and professional law office. The office requires public access to its reception area;

restricted access for office staff must be provided during both day and evening hours.

The Federal Public Defender Office must be distanced from the Office of the U.S. Attorney, USMS, U.S. Probation Office, Pretrial Services Office, Bureau of Prisons and any other law enforcement agency. This separation is important due to the different role the Federal Public Defender plays in the legal process. The Federal Public defender is seeking 13,101 USF (16,817 RSF). The Federal Public Defender leased space shall be within walking distance of the Albert Armendariz Sr. United States Courthouse, where they principally conduct business.

LEASE TERM

17 Year Full Term 15 Year Period of Tenant Improvements

The Federal Defender Office shall be located on the second floor of the building or above.

Office space must be contiguous, self-contained, public may not access space without authorized entry at reception area door.

DELINEATED AREA

NORTH: East Franklin Avenue to North Campbell Street to East Mills Avenue; EAST:

North Virginia Street to Texas Avenue to North Saint Vrain Street to East San Antonio Avenue to Saint Vrain Street;

SOUTH: East Paisano Drive;

WEST: South Mesa Street to East San Antonio Avenue to North Mesa Avenue.

SECURITY

The screening counter in the reception area should be a built-in, stand-up counter. Additionally, duress alarm devices must be placed at the reception/public counter, the Federal Public Defender’s office and selected inner areas, depending on the layout of the offices. This area should also restrict access of the general office areas to authorized personnel only, by means of a card reader or keypad.

Offices, conference room, server room, IT switch closet, work room, file storage room, and the local area network room should either be keyed, card reader or keypad accessible.

The main entry shall have a USMS Entry Control Package (ECP) consisting of these components: unobtrusive camera at the exterior, entry intercom, electric strike door latch.

Connected to these at the reception desk will be a camera monitor, intercom, and a door release device. The equipment will be furnished and installed by the USMS. Other monitors, intercoms, and door releases will be required depending on the selected space.

Coordinate with the US Marshals Service (USMS) and provide the infrastructure (electrical & communications) boxes, conduits, and power) for USMS’s sub-contracted provision of and installation of duress (see first bullet point above), entry control, and perimeter security systems.

HOURS OR OPERATION

07.00 AM to 05.00 PM, Days per week – 5, Total hours per week – 50

*Agency may require overtime utilities periodically

PARKING SPACE

The Federal Public Defender Office requires 43 secured reserved surface parking spaces.

Adequate parking spaces to be made available to the Federal Public Defender Office staff near the space offered. Parking spaces will be utilized for the Federal Public Defender Office personal vehicles to conduct office business.

ACOUSTICS

All office and conference rooms must be designed to provide acoustic confidentiality.

All slab-to-slab partitions to be 5/8” drywall, taped, ‘mudded’ each side and caulked at the base and top of the wall with acoustical batt insulation full height.

Provide sound gaskets on all office doors, 2’ overlay of sound batts over walls, above ceiling for all offices, sound attenuation in duct work for all offices and conference rooms

DESIGN/FINISH

It is preferred that the main reception area be adjacent to the open secretarial area. It is also preferred that the main conference room be near the reception area.

Any means of access to the local area network room and IT switch closets through the ceiling plenum, pipe chase or other similar spaces must be eliminated. The construction of walls will extended from structural floor deck to structural ceiling or roof deck with fire-rated conduits.

The exhibit storage, client property storage and supply storage rooms should all have space for adjustable-height, open shelving.

All doors will be solid core wooden doors not less than 1.75 inches thick, hung in aluminum frames. All perimeter doors will be secured with dead bolt locks.

All walls should be a 5/8-inch gypsum board with paint finish except for the main conference room which will have vinyl wall covering or paint, to be selected by the tenant.

The carpet should be commercial grade wall-to-wall carpeting or commercial carpet squares, to be selected by the tenant.

SPACE DESIGN:

NETWORK/SERVER ROOM AND SWITCH CLOSETS:

• The Federal Defender space requirement includes a 300 USF computer room with 24/7 cooling at temperatures ranging from 68-70 degrees.

• Provide dedicated, supplemental A/C in the server room with tenant sub-meter and thermostat.

• The maximum heat load of computer equipment is 17,000 BTUs per hour with a 40% load of 7,200 degrees.

• Provide and install ¾” thick F.R. treated, non-com painted plywood equipment boards.

Mount from 4” AFF to 8’-4” AFF from wall to wall in the server room and switch closets. Agency will make this determination when a layout is provided to them.

• Static dissipative tile flooring with copper grounding straps will be provided and installed per manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Install four (4) Dedicated NEMA 5-20R 120 Volt / 20 AMP dedicated duplex electrical outlets will be provided and mounted on ceiling in the server room, in a location determined by the agency when a layout is provided to them.

• Quantity Nema 5-20R duplex electrical outlets: Agency will make this determination when a layout is presented to them.

• Provide and Install Copper, 10 in Grounding Bar Lg, (16) 1/4 in Grounding Bar. Agency will make location determination when a layout is provided.

• Provide a 3” sealed conduit with pull string from server room to demark. • Provide 2” sealed conduit with pull string from server room to switch closets. • USMS will provide power plan requirements to lessor for USMS equipment rack in server room.

• The room should also maintain 60 degrees relative humidity per the Server Room Analysis below:

SPECIAL IT REQUIREMENTS OR STANDARDS

• Are cable trays required? Yes – to be installed by lessor

• Who is purchasing data cable? Agency

• Who is responsible for installing data cable? Agency

• Who is purchasing telecommunications cable? Agency

• Who is responsible for installing the telecommunications cable? Agency

• Are sealed conduits required for wall mounted outlets? Yes, back to demark.

• Who is responsible for termination data/telecommunication connections? Agency • Lessor is responsible for purchasing and installing all back boxes and conduit for data and telecommunications cable. The agency will hire its own contractor to pull and terminate wire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adjacencies: Locate Clerical near reception. Locate AFD Offices together with admin and paralegal adjacent to each office.

• Breakroom to have sink, counter tops, base cabinets (approx. 8 LF of cabinet space) microwave shelf, area for fridge (provided by agency).

• Provide sound gaskets on all office doors, 2’ overlay of sound batts over walls, above ceiling for all offices, sound attenuation in duct work for all office, conference and audio tape listening room.

• Provide MEDECO locks on all perimeter doors to office suite.

• MECO shades preferred

• Carpetand/orLuxuryVinylTile(LVT)–ceramictileinrestrooms

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS cont.

• Garbagedisposalinbreakroomsink.

• Waterlineforagencyprovidedrefrigeratorinthebreakroom.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Quantity Nema 5-20R duplex electrical outlets(Offices): Agency will make this determination when a layout is presented to them.

• Quantity data outlets (Offices): Agency will make this determination when a layout is presented to them. All data outlets must have 1” conduits with pull string from outlet to junction box and/or above accessible ceiling.

• Provide electrical outlets for copier, FAX, shredder, printer, microwave, coffee maker, and fridge. Agency will make determination of the location of electrical outlets for work room equipment (i.e. copier, shredder, etc) when a layout is presented to them.

• Large Training/Conference room and Private Executive Conference room will have Television and VTC equipment. Provide electrical for this equipment, (1) tele/data outlet and (1) duplex outlet on each wall and 66” AFF on wall selected for mounted TV. Proper support/bracing will be installed to support mounted TV. Agency will make location determination when a layout is presented to them.

• Large Training/Conference room and Private Executive Conference room will have flush floor outlet provided for electrical and data runs with a secured conduit.

• Reception, Library, and Conference Room areas: Provide (1) tele/data outlet and (1) elect outlet on each wall. Provide convenience outlets in corridors for janitorial services.

• Sealed conduit for telecommunications.

• Cat-6 data cabling

• Building must have the potential to bring in fiber optic cabling if multi-mode system not already in place

ROOM SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

• Flooring Type: Carpetand/orLuxuryVinylTile(LVT)–ceramictileinrestrooms

• WallFinish:Paint

• Wall Type (Interior Partitions): Demising partitions shall be slab-to-slab with

“confidential” privacy level (NIC 55). Interior walls shall extend 6 inches above acoustical ceilings and have sound insulation in walls.

• Ceiling Height : 9 Feet

• Ceiling Type: Acoustical Tile

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Agency requires means to accept and transport furniture within the building such as a freight elevator and loading dock.

FINISH MATERIALS

***See Finish Specifications for Federal Public Defender’s Office document

Finish Specifications for Federal Public Defender’s Office El Paso, Texas

September 2, 2025

Carpeting

Use Bentley “Suitable” collection modular carpet tiles or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Tiles shall be solution dyed with a tufted textured loop, premium nylon fibers, total weight of 56 ounces/square yard, and total thickness of 0.205 inches (5.2 millimeters). Tiles shall meet all fire codes for commercial grade flooring. Patterns and colors shall be selected by the Federal Public Defender.

• Offices

• Open office areas

• Conference rooms

• Corridors

Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Use Mohawk Group “Living Local” collection luxury vinyl plank flooring or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Planks shall be direct glue down type that are 2.5 mm thick with a 20 mm wear layer. The width and length of planks depends on the pattern selected but is generally either 6” or 12” wide and 24” or 48” long. Planks shall meet all fire codes for commercial grade flooring. Patterns and colors shall be selected by the Federal Public Defender.

Subfloor (concrete) shall be leveled and cleaned per the manufacturer’s specifications prior to installation.

• Public intake room

• Break room

• Copy rooms

• File rooms

• Storage rooms

Static Dissipative Tile (SDT) Flooring

Use Armstrong “Excelon SDT” collection SDT flooring or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Tiles shall be 12” X 12” and 1/8” thick. Use a compatible static dissipative tile adhesive from the same manufacturer. Tiles shall meet all fire codes for commercial grade flooring. Patterns and colors shall be selected by the Federal Public Defender. Subfloor (concrete) shall be leveled and cleaned per the manufacturer’s specifications prior to installation.

Lessor shall maintain the tiles with a compatible SDT tile polish.

• Computer room

• Closets with network hardware

Finish Specifications El Paso, Texas

Tile Flooring

Use Daltile “Marble Attache” collection porcelain ceramic flooring or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Floor tiles shall be 12” X 24” and 5/16” thick. Use staggered brick joint pattern with 1/8” grout joint. Prepare floor and install per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Patterns and colors shall be selected by the Federal Public Defender.

• Restrooms - if applicable

Tile Wainscot

Use Daltile “Marble Attache” collection porcelain ceramic tile wainscot or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Wainscot shall be 30” high on all walls in restrooms. Wainscot tiles shall be 12” X 24” and 5/16” thick. Use staggered brick joint pattern with 1/8” grout joint.

Prepare wall and install per the manufacturer’s instructions. Use Schluter metal trim to cover top of wainscot or 3” X 24” bullnose tile. Patterns and colors to shall be selected by the Federal Public Defender.

• Restrooms - if applicable

Rubber Wall Base

Use Roppe “Pinnacle” collection rubber wall base or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Base shall be SBR rubber, 4” tall, 1/8” thick, with cove profile toe. Acquire in 120’ coiled lengths. Base shall meet all fire codesfor commercial grade flooring. Colorsshall be selected by the Federal Public Defender.

• All rooms except restrooms

Paint

Use Benjamin Moore “Regal” collection or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Tape and float gypsum board walls with a Level 5 smooth finish and prime walls as preparation for painting. Use interior latex based enamel paint with low V.O.C. content and eggshell finish. At a minimum, apply primer and two finish coats. Additional finish coats may be necessary for complete coverage. One wall in each room/space shall be painted a different color, as an accent wall. Paint shall meet applicable fire codes. Colors shall be selected by the Federal Public Defender.

• All rooms

• Gypsum board soffits and furr downs

• Gypsum board ceilings (restrooms)

Finish Specifications El Paso, Texas

Ceiling Tiles

Use Armstrong “Ultima” collection lay-in ceiling tiles or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Tiles shall be 24” X 24” and 7/8” thick with tegular edges. Tiles shall have a NRC rating of 0.80. Use a compatible grid by the same manufacturer as the ceiling tiles. Tiles shall meet applicable fire codes.

• All rooms except restrooms

Cabinets

Construct cabinets in accordance with American Woodworking Institute (IWI) custom standards.

Use Wilsonart “HPL” collection high-pressure laminate for cabinet cases, doors, and drawers or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Colors and patterns shall be selected by the Federal Public Defender.

• Break room

• Copy rooms

Laminate Countertops

Use Wilsonart “HPL” collection high-pressure laminate for countertops and backsplashes or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Countertops shall be 1-1/2” inches thick.

Backsplashes shall be 3/4 inches thick and 4 inches high. Colors and patterns shall be selected by the Federal Public Defender.

• Copy rooms

Quartz Countertops

Use Cambria quartz countertops and backsplashes or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Countertops shall be 2 mm thick with a 1-1/2” mitered edge. Backsplashes shall be 2 mm thick and 4” high. Colors and patterns shall be selected by the Federal Public Defender.

• Break room

Doors

Use solid core stain grade wood doors that are 3’ X 7’ and 1-3/4” thick. Stain color and clear topcoat sheen shall be approval by the Federal Public Defender.

Finish Specifications El Paso, Texas

Transom Windows

Use fixed transom windows in offices and conference room walls that border corridors. The transoms shall be 2’ tall and span the width of the office or conference room. Use 1/4” clear tempered safety glass that is U.L. listed and labeled.

Door and Transom Window Frames

Use Raco “Solutions II” collection aluminum door and transom window frames or Federal Public Defender approved substitute. Frames shall have a 1-1/2” trim profile and a throat size to match wall thickness. Finish shall be a standard baked enamel or anodized coating. Color shall be approved by the Federal Public Defender.