Bandera Warehouse RLP.pdf

GSA TEMPLATE R101WH (5/25)

VA REQUEST FOR

LEASE

PROPOSALS

NO.

36C24W24R0057 San Antonio, TX

Offers due by

/6/2026 In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the RLP shall be received no later than [1400] [Central Time] on the date above. See “Receipt Of Lease Proposals” herein for additional information.

This Request for Lease Proposals ("RLP") sets forth instructions and requirements for proposals for a Lease described in the RLP documents.

Proposals conforming to the RLP requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein to select an Offeror for award. The Government will award the Lease to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions herein.

The information collection requirements contained in this Solicitation/Contract, that are not required by regulation, have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned the OMB Control No. 3090-0086. Warehouse RLP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WAREHOUSE RLP

SECTION 1 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

1.01 GENERAL INFORMATION (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2023)

1.02 AMOUNT AND TYPE OF SPACE, LEASE TERM, AND OCCUPANCY DATE (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2022)

1.03 UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2021)

1.04 AREA OF CONSIDERATION (OCT 2021)

1.05 PARKING (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2021)

1.06 LIST OF RLP DOCUMENTS (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2024)

1.07 AMENDMENTS TO THE RLP (JUN 2012)

1.08 LEASE DESCRIPTION (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2023)

1.09 RELATIONSHIP OF RLP BUILDING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS (OCT 2016)

1.10 PRICING OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2022)

1.11 SECURITY LEVEL DETERMINATION FOR FACILITY HOUSING OTHER FEDERAL TENANTS (APR 2011)

1.12 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES (OCT 2020)

1.13 BROKER COMMISSION AND COMMISSION CREDIT (OCT 2020)

1.14 PLANNED USE BY GOVERNMENT (WAREHOUSE) (MAY 2014)

1.15 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD (OCT 2023) 4

SECTION 2 ELIGIBILITY AND PREFERENCES FOR AWARD

2.01 EFFICIENCY OF LAYOUT (WAREHOUSE) (MAY 2014)

2.02 FLOOD PLAINS (OCT 2022)

2.03 SEISMIC SAFETY–—MODERATE SEISMICITY (MAY 2025)

2.04 SEISMIC SAFETY–—HIGH SEISMICITY (MAY 2025)

2.05 ASBESTOS (MAY 2025)

2.06 ACCESSIBILITY (SEP 2013)

2.07 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY (SEP 2013)

2.08 ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT (MAY 2025)

2.09 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS (SEP 2013)

2.10 DUE DILIGENCE AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT REQUIREMENTS - RLP (OCT 2023)

2.11 NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT REQUIREMENTS - RLP (OCT 2023)

SECTION 3 HOW TO OFFER

3.01 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (JUN 2012)

3.02 RECEIPT OF LEASE PROPOSALS (SMALL) (OCT 2021)

3.03 PRICING TERMS (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2023)

3.04 BUDGET SCOREKEEPING; OPERATING LEASE TREATMENT (APR 2011)

3.05 PROSPECTUS LEASE (OCT 2022)

3.06 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS (WAREHOUSE) (MAY 2025)

3.07 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED IN OFFER (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2020)

3.08 SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED IN OFFER (OCT 2022)

3.09 OPERATING COSTS REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN OFFER (JUN 2012)

3.10 OPERATING COSTS REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN OFFER–—MODIFIED NET (WAREHOUSE) (MAY 2014)

3.11 UTILITIES SEPARATE FROM RENTAL / BUILDING OPERATING PLAN (WAREHOUSE) (MAY 2014)

SECTION 4 METHOD OF AWARD

4.01 NEGOTIATIONS (OCT 2023)

4.02 HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2023)

4.03 AWARD BASED ON PRICE (OCT 2023)

4.04 OTHER EVALUATION FACTORS (OCT 2023)

4.05 EVALUATION FACTOR DESCRIPTIONS (OCT 2023)

4.06 EVALUATION FACTOR MINIMUM STANDARDS (OCT 2023)

4.07 EVALUATION FACTOR SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2023)

4.08 EVALUATION DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2023)

4.09 PRESENT VALUE PRICE EVALUATION–—WAREHOUSE CUBIC FOOT METHOD (OCT 2024)

4.10 PRESENT VALUE PRICE EVALUATION—WAREHOUSE SQUARE FOOT METHOD (OCT 2024)

4.11 AWARD (OCT 2024)

SECTION 5 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

5.01 MODIFIED RLP PARAGRAPHS (OCT 2016)

5.02 SWING SPACE - RLP (OCT 2022)

RLP NO. 36C24W24R0057, PAGE 1 GSA TEMPLATE R101WH (5/25)

REQUEST FOR LEASE

PROPOSALS NO.

36C24W24R0057

WAREHOUSE RLP GSA TEMPLATE R101WH (MAR 2025)

SECTION 1 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

1.01 GENERAL INFORMATION (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2023)

A. This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) sets forth instructions and requirements for proposals for a Warehouse Lease described in the RLP documents. The Government will select an Offeror for award by evaluating proposals conforming to the RLP requirements in accordance with the Method of Award set forth below. The Government will award the Lease to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions below.

B. The RLP documents include a lease template setting forth the terms and conditions of the Lease contemplated by this RLP. The RLP documents include a GSA Proposal to Lease Space (GSA Form 1364WH) on which Offeror shall submit its offered rent and other price data, together with required information and submissions. The Lease paragraph titled "Definitions and General Terms" shall apply to the terms of this RLP.

C. Offeror should not attempt to complete the lease template. Upon selection for award, VA will transcribe the successful Offeror's final offered rent and other price data as provided by Offeror in its GSA Form 1364WH into the GSA Form L201WH lease template, creating a completed Lease.

VA will transmit the completed Lease, including any appropriate attachments, to the successful Offeror for execution. Neither the RLP nor any other part of an Offeror's proposal shall be part of the Lease except to the extent expressly incorporated therein. The Offeror should review the completed Lease for accuracy and consistency with his or her proposal, sign and date the signature page, initial each page of the Lease, and return it to the Lease Contracting Officer (LCO).

D. The Offeror's executed Lease shall constitute a firm offer. The Lease is not a binding contract until the LCO executes the Lease and delivers a signed copy to the Offeror.

E. Offeror may not use Federal agency name(s) and/or acronym(s), e.g., Department of Veterans Affairs, VA, in the entity name that owns and/or leases the Space to VA.

1.02 AMOUNT AND TYPE OF SPACE, LEASE TERM, AND OCCUPANCY DATE (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2022)

A. The Government seeks a minimum of 12,941 rsf to a maximum of 13,588 rsf of contiguous space on a single floor in a warehouse type building.

While the Government is seeking space in the size range of a specified amount of cubic feet, the required space is to be measured and offered by Offerors in square feet in accordance with American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet (SF), (hereinafter referred to as “ANSI/BOMA ABOA SF” or “ABOA SF”), within the area of consideration set forth below. Mezzanines are excluded; they will not be counted as rentable space and will have to be removed if their volume is to be counted.

See Section 2 of the lease for applicable ANSI/BOMA standards. The required space shall be contiguous space located all on ground level. Also see Section 4 of this RLP for details on the calculation of the Present Value Price Evaluation–—Warehouse Cubic Foot Method that will determine the lowest priced offer. The space shall have a minimum clear ceiling height of 16 feet, 0 inches.

B. The space shall be located in a modern quality building of sound and substantial construction in good condition and acceptable to the LCO. If not a new building, the offered space shall be in a building that has undergone, or will complete by occupancy, modernization or adaptive reuse for the space in conformance with this RLP and the associated documents either attached to or incorporated by reference (and itemized in the paragraph entitled “List Of RLP Documents”). Unless specifically stated as tenant improvements (TI), the Lessor shall perform all work at Lessor’s sole cost and expense.

C. Bay Width, Bay Depth, and Column Spacing.

1. Bay Width: 275 ft

2. Bay Depth: 275 ft

3. Column Spacing: Columns shall be at least 20’ linear feet apart, measured from the nearest surface of each.

D. Floors and Floor Load. See lease Paragraph entitled FLOORS AND FLOOR LOAD–—SHELL (WAREHOUSE) in Section 3 of the Lease.

E. Automobile Parking. 4 parking spaces for automobiles of which 4 spaces shall be marked as reserved for the exclusive use of the Government.

All spaces must be secured and lit in accordance with the Security Requirements set forth in this Lease. The cost of this parking shall be included as part of the rental consideration.

F. Semi-Trailer Staging Area/Parking. 3 parking spaces sized for semis and/or Box trucks of which shall be reserved for the exclusive use of the Government: 3 of the reserved spaces shall also be secured within a fenced-in area with a 10-foot-high fence with barbed wire angled outward, said fencing to be considered part of Shell Rent. In addition, the Lessor shall provide such additional truck parking spaces as required by the applicable code of the local government entity having jurisdiction over the Property.

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G. Delivery Route. At least one unobstructed route at least 36 inches wide having no steps or abrupt changes in level to connect all accessible elements, spaces, buildings, and courses of passage.

H. Loading Docks. (Also see the “LOADING DOCKS—SHELL (WAREHOUSE)” paragraph in Section 3 of the lease form).

Lessor shall provide a minimum of 2 loading dock(s) for the exclusive use of the Government. The dock height and configuration shall be (Dock height and configuration shall be typical with auto levelers to adhere to various truck height levels). All dock doors shall include electronic openers as a part of Shell Rent unless otherwise specified in the Agency Special Requirements. Any other upgrades (e.g., security enhancements) to the dock doors shall be considered to be Tenant Improvements.

I. Truck Turning Radius. At a minimum, a medium sized truck with a 40 feet wheelbase has a minimum inner turning radius of 19 feet 4 inches for a 180 degree turn, and a minimum outer radius of 40 feet 10 inches for all loading docks designed for such sized trucks. One-way design for service traffic is preferred in order to avoid the need for large turning areas.

J. Wareyard. A secured (fenced), level, wareyard area of 0 square feet is required, the entrance of which must be within 0 feet of one of the Government’s warehouse entrances. The fencing shall be provided as part of Shell Rent and shall be a minimum of 10 feet high with barbed wire angled outward. At a minimum, the wareyard shall be lit, (the cost of lighting fixtures and installation being a part of Shell Rent) in accordance with the same standards set forth for parking areas as covered in Lease Section 3.42.

K. Property Perimeter Fencing. Perimeter fencing of the shall be provided in accordance with the Agency Special Requirements (“ASRs”) attached hereto as Exhibit “_”. This requirement may be met with existing fencing if acceptable to the Lease Contracting Officer in which case the existing fencing will be considered a part of Shell Rent. Should new perimeter fencing be required then a reasonable requirement will be considered as meeting the Building Security Amortized Capital (“BSAC”) requirements of security fixtures and shall not be part of Shell Rent or TI but will be amortized separately as BSAC.

L. The Government may provide vending machines within the Government's leased area under the provisions of the Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 USC 107 et. seq.). The Government will control the number, kind, and locations of vending facilities and will control and receive income from all automatic vending machines. Offeror shall provide necessary utilities and make related alterations. The cost of the improvements is part of Tenant Improvement (TI) costs. The Government will not compete with other facilities having exclusive rights in the Building. The Offeror shall advise the Government if such rights exist.

M. 12 Years, 5 Years Firm, with Government termination rights, in whole or in parts, effective at any time after the Firm Term of the Lease by providing not less than 90 days’ prior written notice. The Government reserves the right in the Lease to not include an option, or to reduce the length of an option, if inclusion of the option would cause the Lease to score as a capital lease, in accordance with the Budget Scorekeeping:

Operating Lease Treatment paragraph of this RLP. Should the Government make the determination to modify the term or option(s), an amendment to the RLP will be issued.

N. Occupancy is required in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Schedule for Completion of Space paragraph under the Lease.

O. See loading dock requirements and other requirements in Section 3 of the Lease.

P. The space requirement identified in subparagraph “A” will include 9,586 ABOA SF of Warehouse and related space. The ceiling height of this area shall be as outlined in the Special Requirements, but for price evaluation purposes using cubic volume the height of this area shall be considered to be 16 feet.

1.03 UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2021)

The offered Building and/or Property must have the following features as a minimum requirement:

A. No more than 10-15 minutes (approx. 5-7 miles) away from Audie L. Murphy. This is needed in the event that an urgent issue arises and/or an item is urgently needed.

B. Air Condition in office space.

C. Existing space D. Office space- square feet minimum of 100 ABOA SF

1.04 AREA OF CONSIDERATION (OCT 2021)

The Government requests offers of space in the area bounded as follows:

North: N Loop 1604 W South: Culebra Rd East: IH10 West: Highway 151

Buildings with Property boundary(ies) on the boundary streets are within the delineated Area of Consideration.

1.05 PARKING (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2021)

A. Inside City Center. Parking facilities with an adequate availability of parking spaces open to the general public to accommodate employees and visitors shall be located within the immediate vicinity of the Building but generally not exceeding a walkable 2,640 ft of the employee entrance of the offered Building as determined by the LCO. These parking facilities do not substitute for the required parking under Paragraph 1.02(c).

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B. Outside City Center. The parking-to-square-foot ratio available on-site shall at least meet current local code requirements, or, in the absence of a local code requirement, on-site parking shall be available at a ratio of one (1) space for every 3,235 RSF of space.

C. See Lease (GSA Form L201WH) for additional parking provisions.

1.06 LIST OF RLP DOCUMENTS (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2024)

A. The following documents are attached to and included as part of this RLP package:

DOCUMENT NAME NO. OF PAGES EXHIBIT

Lease No. VA (Template L201WH) 56 pages A Agency’s Special Requirements 8 pages B Security Requirements for Level II 1 page C GSA 3516, Solicitation Provisions 6 pages D GSA 3517B, General Clauses 21 pages E Proposal to Lease Space (GSA Form 1364WH) 4 pages F GSA Form 1217, Lessor's Annual Cost Statement 3 pages G GSA Form 12000-WH for Prelease Fire Protection and Life Safety Evaluation for a Warehouse Building (Part A or Part B) (See Section 3 for applicable requirements)

8 pages H

Security Unit Price List 1 page I DOL Wage Determination 10 pages J GSAR 552.270-33 Foreign Ownership and Financing Representation for High-Security Leased Space

4 pages K

FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

4 pages L

Past Performance Questionnaire 3 pages M

B. In addition to the documents identified above, this RLP package includes additional agency requirements containing sensitive information that is only available to Offerors upon request to the LCO or Alternate Government Contact as listed under Section 1 of this RLP.

1.07 AMENDMENTS TO THE RLP (JUN 2012)

This RLP may be amended by notice from the LCO. Amendments may modify the terms of this RLP, or the terms, conditions, and requirements of the Lease contemplated by the RLP.

1.08 LEASE DESCRIPTION (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2023)

A. Offeror shall examine the Lease template included in the RLP documents to understand the Government's and the Lessor's respective rights and responsibilities under the contemplated Lease.

B. The Lease contemplated by this RLP includes:

1. The term of the Lease, and renewal option, if any.

2. Terms and Conditions of the Lease, including Definitions, Standards, and Formulas applicable to the Lease and this RLP.

3. Building Shell standards and requirements.

4. Information concerning the tenant agency's buildout requirements (“Special Requirements”), to be supplemented after award.

5. Security Requirements.

6. A description of all services to be provided by the Lessor.

C. Should the Offeror be awarded the Lease, the terms of the Lease shall be binding upon the Lessor without regard to any statements contained in this RLP.

D. The Lease contemplated by this RLP is a Fully Serviced Lease. See RLP Paragraphs 3.03 and 3.09 for further details on financial responsibility for various Operating Expenses. Rent shall be based upon a proposed rental rate per Rentable Square Foot (RSF), limited by the offered rate and the maximum ABOA SF solicited under this RLP. Although certain Tenant Improvement (TI) requirements information is provided with this RLP and will be incorporated into the Lease, the TIs to be delivered by the Lessor will be based on the final design to be developed after award of the Lease, which reflects the Agency’s full requirements. The Lessor shall design and build the TIs and will be compensated for TI costs, together with design and project management fees to be set under the Lease. Although the TI requirements will not be developed fully until after award, Offerors shall provide the allowance stated in the Tenant Improvement Allowance paragraph of the Lease.

E. Unless the Government prepares Design Intent Drawings (DIDs), after award the Lessor must prepare DIDs for the leased Space conforming to the lease requirements and other Government-supplied information related to the client agency’s interior build-out requirements. The Government will have the opportunity to review the Lessor's DIDs to determine that the Lessor's design meets the requirements of the Lease.

Only after the Government approves the DIDs and a final price for TIs is negotiated will the Lessor be released to proceed with buildout. The Lease also provides that the Government may modify the TI requirements, subject to the Lessor's right to receive compensation for such changes.

F. The security pricing process is described in a separate paragraph.

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G. Upon completion and acceptance of the leased Space, the Space will be measured for establishing the actual annual rent, and the lease term shall commence. In instances involving an incumbent Lessor where the Government commences the lease term pending completion of TI and/or BSAC alterations, the Government shall withhold TI and/or BSAC rent pursuant to Section 1 of the Lease until such time as the TI and/or BSAC is completed and accepted by the Government. During the term of the Lease, rent will be adjusted for changes to the Lessor's operating costs and real estate taxes, pursuant to paragraphs set forth in the Lease.

H. Offerors are advised that doing business with the Government carries special responsibilities with respect to sustainability, fire protection and life safety, and security, as well as other requirements not typically found in private commercial leases. These are set forth both in the lease form and in the GSA 3517B, General Clauses and will be made part of the Lease.

1.09 RELATIONSHIP OF RLP BUILDING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS (OCT 2016)

The Lease establishes various requirements relating to the Building shell. Such requirements are not deemed TIs. There are certain Building requirements that are established as minimum requirements in this RLP. If the Lessor's Building does not meet the requirements at the time of award, the Lessor may still be awarded the Lease. However, as a condition of award, the Government will require Lessor to identify those Building improvements that will bring the Building into compliance with RLP requirements. Upon award of the Lease, completion of those Building improvements will become Lease obligations.

1.10 PRICING OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2022)

A. The proposed Lease contains an attachment with the security requirements and obligations for the Building, which are based on the facility security level (FSL). The Federal Government determines the facility’s FSL rating, which ranges from FSL I to FSL IV. The FSL is based on client agency mix, required size of space, number of employees, use of the space, location, configuration of the site and lot, and public access into and around the facility.

B. The security requirements attached to this Lease includes a general list of countermeasures that may be installed in the leased Space as part of the Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC). The final list of security countermeasures will be determined during the design phase and identified in the design intent drawings and construction documents. After completing the construction documents, the Lessor shall submit a list of the itemized costs. Such costs shall be subject to negotiation. The Lessor shall design and build the BSAC and will be compensated for BSAC costs, together with design and project management fees to be set under the Lease.

C. There shall be no charge to the Government for any items that already exist in the offered Building or facility.

1.11 SECURITY LEVEL DETERMINATION FOR FACILITY HOUSING OTHER FEDERAL TENANTS (APR 2011)

If an Offeror is offering Space in a facility currently housing a Federal agency, the security requirements of the facility may be increased and the Offeror may be required to adhere to a higher security standard than other Offerors competing for the same space requirement. If two or more Federal space requirements are being competed at the same time, an Offeror submitting on both or more space requirements may be subject to a higher security standard if the Offeror is determined to be the successful Offeror on more than one space requirement. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to prepare the Offeror’s proposal accordingly.

1.12 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES (OCT 2020)

With respect to all matters relating to this RLP, only the Government's LCO designated below shall have the authority to amend the RLP and award a Lease. The Government shall have the right to substitute its LCO by notice, without an express delegation by the prior LCO.

Lease LCO:

Wallace Taylor wallace.taylor@va.gov

As to all other matters, Offerors may contact the Alternate Contact designated below Paul J Wilhems paul.wilhems@va.gov

1.13 BROKER COMMISSION AND COMMISSION CREDIT (OCT 2020) INTENTIONALLY DELETED.

1.14 PLANNED USE BY GOVERNMENT (WAREHOUSE) (MAY 2014)

The Government shall be entitled to use the space for any lawful purpose. However, the Government intends to initially use the space for storage of VA equipment. Such use may involve the use of hazardous materials. The Government will agree in the Lease to use and maintain any hazardous materials in conformance with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

1.15 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD (OCT 2023)

A. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 493110.

B. The small business size standard for the applicable NAICS codes is found at HTTPS://WWW.SBA.GOV/DOCUMENT/SUPPORT-TABLE-SIZE-

STANDARDS.

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SECTION 2 ELIGIBILITY AND PREFERENCES FOR AWARD

2.01 EFFICIENCY OF LAYOUT (WAREHOUSE) (MAY 2014)

A. In order to be acceptable for award, the offered Space must provide for an efficient layout as determined by the LCO.

B. To demonstrate potential for efficient layout, VA may request the Offeror to provide a test fit layout at the Offeror’s expense. The Government will advise the Offeror if the test fit layout demonstrates that the Government's requirement cannot be accommodated within the Space offered.

The Offeror will have the option of increasing the ABOA square footage offered if it does not exceed the maximum ABOA square footage in this RLP offer package. If the Offeror is already providing the maximum ABOA square footage and cannot house the Government's space requirements efficiently, then the Government will advise the Offeror that the offer is unacceptable.

C. Space offered must have a minimum column spacing of 20 feet 0 inches, an overall minimum width of 2 square feet 0 inches, and an overall minimum depth of 2 feet 0 inches.

2.02 FLOOD PLAINS (OCT 2022)

A Lease will not be awarded for any offered Property located within a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain (formerly referred to as 100-year floodplain) unless the Government has determined that there is no practicable alternative. An Offeror may offer less than its entire site in order to exclude a portion of the site that falls within a floodplain, so long as the portion offered meets all the requirements of this RLP and does not impact the Government’s full use and enjoyment of the Premises. If an Offeror intends that the offered Property that will become the Premises for purposes of this Lease will be something other than the entire site as recorded in tax or other property records the Offeror shall clearly demarcate the offered Property on its site plan/map submissions and shall propose an adjustment to property taxes on an appropriate pro rata basis. For such an offer, the Government may determine that the offered Property does not adequately avoid development in a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain.

In addition, a Lease will not be awarded for any offered Property adjacent to a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain, where such an adjacency would, as determined by the Government, restrict ingress or egress to the Premises in the event of a flood, unless there is no practicable alternative.

2.03 SEISMIC SAFETY–—MODERATE SEISMICITY (MAY 2025) INTENTIONALLY DELETED.

2.04 SEISMIC SAFETY–—HIGH SEISMICITY (MAY 2025) INTENTIONALLY DELETED.

2.05 ASBESTOS (MAY 2025)

A. The Government requires space with no asbestos-containing materials (ACM), or with undamaged, nonfriable ACM. For purposes of this paragraph, “space” includes the 1) space offered for lease; 2) common building area; 3) ventilation systems and zones serving the space offered;

and 4) the area above suspended ceilings and engineering space in the same ventilation zone as the space offered. Notwithstanding the preceding, if no offers are received for such space, the Government may consider space with thermal system insulation ACM (e.g., wrapped pipe or boiler lagging), which is not damaged or subject to damage by routine operations.

B. ACM is defined as any material with a trace or more of asbestos quantity present.

C. Space with ACM of any type or condition may be upgraded by the Offeror to meet conditions described in sub-paragraph A by abatement (removal, enclosure, encapsulation, or repair) of ACM not meeting those conditions. If any offer involving abatement of ACM is accepted by the Government, the successful Offeror will be required to successfully complete the abatement in accordance with OSHA (29 CFR § 1910.1001, 29 CFR § 1926.1101), EPA (40 CFR Part 61 - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants and Part 763), state, and local regulations and guidance prior to occupancy.

D. Management Plan and Reinspection Report Submittals. If space is offered which contains ACM, the Offeror shall submit a current asbestos-related management plan or operations and maintenance plan, along with a current asbestos re-inspection report (performed within the past 5 years) that includes a list of all ACM and their condition for acceptance by the Government prior to lease award. The management plan or operations and maintenance plan, and re-inspection report shall conform to generally accepted industry practice in accordance with OSHA (29 CFR § 1910.1001, 29 CFR § 1926.1101), EPA (40 CFR Part 61 - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants and Part 763).

E. The Government reserves the right to review Offeror’s existing records for compliance.

2.06 ACCESSIBILITY (SEP 2013)

The Lease contemplated by this RLP contains requirements for Accessibility. In order to be eligible for award, Offeror must either:

A. Verify in the Lease proposal that the Building, offered Space, and areas serving the offered Space meet the Lease accessibility requirements, or

B. Include as a specific obligation in its Lease proposal that improvements to bring the Building, offered Space, and areas serving the offered Space into compliance with Lease accessibility requirements will be completed prior to acceptance of the Space.

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2.07 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY (SEP 2013)

The Lease contemplated by this RLP contains Building requirements for Means of Egress, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, and Fire Alarm System. In order to be eligible for award, Offeror must either:

A. Verify in the Lease proposal that the Building in which Space is offered meets the Means of Egress, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, and Fire Alarm System requirements of the Lease; or

B. Include as a specific obligation in its Lease proposal that improvements to bring the Building into compliance with Lease requirements will be completed prior to acceptance of the Space.

2.08 ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT (MAY 2025)

A. The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) establishes requirements for Government leases relating to energy efficiency standards and potential cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation improvements.

B. Subject to the exceptions below, unless one of the statutory exceptions listed in sub-paragraph C below applies, VA may award a Lease for a Building only if the Building has earned the ENERGY STAR® label conferred by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within the most recent year prior to the due date for final proposal revisions. The term “most recent year” means that the date of award of the ENERGY STAR® label by EPA must not be more than 1 year prior to the due date of final proposal revisions. For example, an ENERGY STAR® label awarded by EPA on October 1, 2023, is valid for all lease procurements where final proposal revisions are due on or before September 30, 2024.

Notwithstanding the above, buildings that meet any of the following are considered as equivalent to having an Energy Star label in the most recent year, provided they achieve an ENERGY STAR® label within 18 months after occupancy by the Government:

1. All new Buildings being specifically constructed for the Government, provided they achieve an ENERGY STAR® label within 18 months after occupancy by the Government, and received the “Designed to Earn the Energy Star®” certification prior to construction;

2. All existing Buildings that have had an Energy Star® label but are unable to obtain a label in the most recent year (i.e., within 12 months prior to the due date for final proposal revisions) because of insufficient occupancy;

3. Newly built Buildings that have used Energy® Star’s Target Finder tool and either achieved a “Designed to Earn the Energy Star®” certification or received an unofficial score (in strict adherence to Target Finder’s usage instructions, including the use of required energy modeling) of 75 or higher prior to the due date for final proposal revisions and who are unable to obtain a label in the most recent year because of insufficient occupancy; or

4. An existing Building that is unable to obtain a label because of insufficient occupancy but that can produce an indication, through the use of energy modeling or past utility and occupancy data input into Energy Star’s® Portfolio Manager tool or Target Finder, that it can receive an unofficial score of 75 or higher using all other requirements of Target Finder or Portfolio Manager, except for actual data from the most recent year.

C. Subject to subparagraph D below, EISA allows a Federal agency to lease Space in a Building that does not have an ENERGY STAR® Label if:

1. No Space is offered in a Building with an ENERGY STAR® Label that meets RLP requirements, including locational needs;

2. The agency will remain in a Building it currently occupies;

3. The Lease will be in a Building of historical, architectural, or cultural significance listed or eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or

4. The Lease is for 10,000 RSF or less.

D. If one or more of the statutory exceptions applies, and the offered Space is not in a Building that has earned the ENERGY STAR® Label within one year prior to the due date for final proposal revisions, Offerors are required to include in their lease proposal an agreement to renovate the Building for all energy efficiency and conservation improvements that it has determined would be cost effective over the Firm Term of the Lease, if any, prior to acceptance of the Space (or not later than one year after the Lease Award Date of a succeeding or superseding Lease). Such improvements may consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) upgrades, including boilers, chillers, and Building Automation System (BAS)/Monitoring /Control System (EMCS).

2. Lighting Improvements.

3. Building Envelope Modifications.

E. The term "cost effective" means an improvement that will result in substantial operational cost savings to the landlord by reducing electricity or fossil fuel consumption, water, or other utility costs. The term "operational cost savings" means a reduction in operational costs to the landlord through the application of Building improvements that achieve cost savings over the Firm Term of the Lease sufficient to pay the incremental additional costs of making the Building improvements.

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F. Instructions for obtaining an ENERGY STAR® Label are provided at ENERGYSTAR.GOV (use “Portfolio Manager” to apply). The ENERGY STAR® BUILDING UPGRADE MANUAL and BUILDING UPGRADE VALUE CALCULATOR are tools which can be useful in considering energy efficiency and conservation improvements to Buildings.

G. If one or more of the statutory exceptions applies, and the offered Space is not in a Building that has earned the ENERGY STAR® Label within one year prior to the due date for final proposal revisions, the successful Offeror will be excused from performing any agreed-to energy efficiency and conservation renovations, and benchmarking with public disclosure (as provided in (I) below, if it obtains the ENERGY STAR® Label prior to the Government’s acceptance of the Space (or not later than one year after the Lease Award Date for succeeding and superseding leases).

H. If no improvements are proposed, the Offeror must demonstrate to the Government using the ENERGY STAR® Online Tools why no energy efficiency and conservation improvements are cost effective. If such explanation is unreasonable, the offer may be rejected.

I. As described in Section 3 of the Lease, successful Offerors meeting one of the statutory exceptions above must agree to benchmark and publicly disclose the Building’s current ENERGY STAR® score, using EPA’s Portfolio Manager online software application. See the Lease for additional details.

J. All new Buildings being specifically constructed for the Government must achieve the ENERGY STAR® Label within 18 months after occupancy by the Government.

K. As part of the cost effective upgrades specified under sub-paragraph D above, existing lighting systems must be upgraded to meet or exceed the stated lighting specifications in the Lease unless, with respect to upgrades otherwise in excess of the minimum stated requirements, Offeror can demonstrate, using the Building Upgrade Value Calculator discussed above, that such additional upgrades are not cost effective over the Firm Term of the Lease.

2.09 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS (SEP 2013)

A. The Government requests space with no known hazardous conditions or recognized environmental conditions that would pose a health and safety risk or environmental liability to the Government.

B. Upon request by the Government, Offeror must provide all known previous uses of the Building.

C. Offeror must indicate in its written offer any known hazardous conditions or environmental releases with/from the offered Space, Building or Property.

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2.11 NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT REQUIREMENTS - RLP (OCT 2023) INTENTIONALLY DELETED.

SECTION 3 HOW TO OFFER

3.01 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (JUN 2012)

Offeror shall prepare a complete offer, using the forms provided with this RLP, and submit the completed lease proposal package to the Government as indicated below.

3.02 RECEIPT OF LEASE PROPOSALS (SMALL) (OCT 2021)

A. Offeror is authorized to transmit its lease proposal as an attachment to an email. Offeror's email shall include the name, address and telephone number of the Offeror, and identify the name and title of the individual signing on behalf of the Offeror. Offeror's signed Lease proposal must be saved in a generally accessible format (such as portable document format (pdf)), which displays a visible image of all original document signatures and must be transmitted as an attachment to the email. Only emails transmitted to, and received at, the VA email address identified in the RLP will be accepted. Offeror submitting a Lease proposal by email shall retain in its possession, and make available upon GSA's request, its original signed proposal. Offeror choosing not to submit its proposal via email may still submit its lease proposal by United States mail or other express delivery service of Offeror's choosing.

Questions and Answers / Assumptions and Exceptions: Contractors are cautioned that all communications are to be directed to the Contracting Officer. Any questions whether technical or contractual in nature shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer/Specialist wallace.taylorjr@va.gov and paul.wilhems@va.gov no later than 2:00 PM (Central Standard Time, 3/23/2026. Questions will be consolidated, and responses will be posted to the Government Point of Entry not later than 3/31/2026. No further questions will be addressed on this project after this date. Contractors shall address any assumptions and proposed exceptions to the Contracting Officer (CO) in their proposal.

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B. In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the RLP shall be received no later than [1400] [Central Time] on the date specified below at the following designated office and address:

Date: /6/2026

Email: WALLACE.TAYLORJR@VA.GOV and @VA.GOV

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D. Offers transmitted through email shall be deemed late if received at the designated email address after the date and time established for receipt of offers unless it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one Working Day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals.

E. Offers may be also deemed timely if there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of proposals and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of proposals; or if it was the only proposal received.

F. There will be no public opening of offers, and all offers will be confidential until the Lease has been awarded. However, the Government may release proposals outside the Government such as to support contractors to assist in the evaluation of offers. Such Government contractors shall be required to protect the data from unauthorized disclosure.

3.03 PRICING TERMS (WAREHOUSE) (OCT 2023)

Offeror shall provide the following pricing information with its offer:

A. GSA Form 1217, Lessor’s Annual Cost Statement. Complete all sections of the 1217.

B. GSA Form 1364WH—Warehouse Proposal to Lease Space. Complete all sections of the 1364WH, including, but not limited to:

1. A fully serviced Lease rate (gross rate) OR modified net Lease rate (Government provides utilities and/or janitorial services and/or trash removal)] per ABOA and RSF, clearly itemizing the total Building shell rental, TI rate, Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) rate, operating costs, and parking (itemizing all costs of parking above base local code requirements or otherwise already included in shell rent).

2. Improvements. All improvements in the base Building, lobbies, common areas, and core areas shall be provided by the Lessor, at the Lessor’s expense. This Building shell rental rate shall also include, but is not limited to, property financing (exclusive of TIs and BSAC), insurance, taxes, management, profit, etc., for the Building. The Building shell rental rate shall also include all basic Building systems and common area buildout, including base Building lobbies, common areas, core areas, etc., exclusive of the ABOA Space offered as required in this RLP.

3. The annual cost per ABOA and rentable square foot (RSF) for the cost of services and utilities. This equals line 27 of GSA Form 1217, Lessor’s Annual Cost Statement, divided by the Building size (shown on the top of both GSA Form 1364WH, Proposal to Lease Space, and Form 1217) for ABOA and RSF, respectively.

4. The annual rent to amortize the Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA). Such amortization shall be expressed as a cost per ABOA and RSF per year. This shall be all alterations for the Space above the Building shell and BSAC build-out. Such alterations shall be described and identified in the drawings used to construct the Space. The TIA, which is to be provided by the Lessor to the Government for TIs, shall be made available at lease execution. If the Offeror chooses to amortize the TI for a period exceeding the Firm Term of the Lease, the Offeror shall indicate the extended time in the offer. If the Government terminates the Lease after the Firm Term or does not otherwise renew or extend the term beyond the Firm Term, the Government shall not be liable for any unamortized TI costs resulting from an extended amortization period.

5. The annual rent to amortize the Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) costs, if any. Such amortization shall be expressed as a rate per ABOA and RSF per year. Refer to the security requirements attached to the Lease. Such BSAC shall be described and identified in the drawings used to construct the Space. If the Offeror chooses to amortize the BSAC for a period exceeding the Firm Term of the Lease, the Offeror shall indicate the extended time in the offer. If the Government terminates the Lease after the Firm Term or does not otherwise renew or extend the term beyond the Firm Term, the Government shall not be liable for any unamortized BSAC costs resulting from an extended amortization period.

6. A shell rate per ABOA and RSF for that portion of the lease term extending beyond the Firm Term. The rate proposed for this portion of the term shall not reflect any TIs or BSAC as they will have been fully amortized over the Firm Term.

7. If the utilities within the space are not paid directly by Government, an hourly overtime rate for overtime use of heating and cooling, and, if applicable, Adjustment for Reduced Services. Note: Refer to the Lease document for additional guidance.

8. Adjustment for Vacant Leased Premises. Note: Refer to the Lease document for additional guidance.

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9. Lessor’s Fees to complete Tenant Improvements and Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC). Provide a listing of proposed (i) Lessor’s Project Management fee and (ii) Lessor’s A/E design costs to prepare construction documents, to complete the Tenant Improvements and BSAC, if applicable. State the basis for determining each component, (e.g. flat fee, cost per ABOA SF, etc.). State any assumptions used to compute the dollar costs for each fee component.

10. Rent concessions being offered. Indicate either on the GSA Form 1364WH Warehouse Proposal to Lease Space or in separate correspondence.

11. Compensation (expressed as a %) to Offeror’s broker and/or representative arising from an agreement between the Offeror and the Offeror’s representative, agent(s), broker(s), property manager, developer, employee, or any other agent or representative in connection with the Lease contemplated herein shall be entered in block 38.b., and if VA is using a Tenant Representative Broker, compensation (expressed as %) to VA’s Broker reflecting the agreement between Offeror and VA’s Broker, shall be entered in block 38.a.

C. Security Unit Price List. The Offeror shall use the Security Unit Price list to provide a cost breakdown of the security countermeasures, which were outlined in the security requirements attachment. The Security Unit Price list includes various improvements and services to be provided by the Lessor. Each item is classified as part of the shell, tenant improvements, or BSAC. There shall be no charge to the Government for any items that already exist in the offered Building or facility.

D. Any Brokerage Commission Agreement between VA’s Tenant Representative and the Lessor for commissions identified in the GSA Form 1217.

3.04 BUDGET SCOREKEEPING; OPERATING LEASE TREATMENT (APR 2011)

The Government will award a Lease pursuant to this RLP only if the Lease will score as an operating lease under Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, Appendix B. Only offers that are compliant with operating lease limitations will be eligible for award. Offerors are obligated to provide supporting documentation at the request of the LCO to facilitate the Government’s determination in this regard.

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3.06 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS (WAREHOUSE) (MAY 2025)

Offeror shall also submit with its offer the following:

A. The offeror is not the owner of the Property, authorization from the ownership entity to submit an offer on the ownership entity’s behalf.

B. Satisfactory evidence of at least a conditional commitment of funds in an amount necessary to prepare the Space, including Shell, TI, and BSAC improvements. Such commitments shall be signed by an authorized bank officer, or other legally authorized financing official, and at a minimum shall state: amount of loan, term in years, annual percentage rate, and length of loan commitment. Alternatively, if the Offeror is self-financing, Offeror must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the LCO, that it has adequate financial resources to self-finance the necessary improvements, e.g., income statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, three (3) months of bank statements showing sufficient on hand stable cash reserves to fund the improvements, letter from the entity’s financial officer.

C. Evidence that the Property is zoned in compliance with local zoning laws, including evidence of variances, if any, approved by the proper local authority. If the current zoning is not in compliance, the Offeror must submit a plan and schedule outlining how they will obtain all necessary zoning approvals prior to construction. and how long the necessary zoning approvals will take.

D. Evidence of ownership or control of Building or site. If the Offeror owns the Property being offered or has a long-term leasehold interest, the deed or lease must be submitted to the LCO evidencing the Offeror's stated interest in the Property and any encumbrances on the Property.

E. If the Offeror does not yet have a vested interest in the Property, but rather has a written agreement to acquire an interest, then the Offeror shall submit a fully executed copy of the written agreement with its offer, together with a statement from the current owner that the agreement is in full force and effect and that the Offeror has performed all conditions precedent to closing, or other form of documentation satisfactory to the LCO prior to award. These submittals must remain current. The Offeror is required to submit updated documents as required.

F. Required Proof of Signing Authority: As a condition of lease award, the Government will require one of the following forms of proof of signing authority before the Government executes the Lease:

1. Corporation. Copy of Articles of Incorporation and bylaws. In addition, a copy of the resolution, signed by the necessary directors of the corporation authorizing the corporate officer who will sign the lease to bind the corporation to the Lease.

2. Partnership. Copy of Partnership Agreement, Statement of Partnership, or Statement of Limited Partnership and evidence of authority of signatory to bind the partnership if not expressly authorized by the Partnership Agreement.

3. Limited Liability Company. Copy of the Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement. Also, evidence of the authority of the signing manager (if company is manager owned) or member (if the company is member managed) to sign, if not expressly authorized by the Articles of Organization and/or Operating Agreement.

4. Joint Venture. Copy of Joint Venture Agreement and evidence of authority of signatory to bind the Joint Venture to the Lease.

G. If there is a potential for conflict of interest because of a single agent representing multiple owners, present evidence that the agent disclosed the multiple representation to each entity and has authorization from each ownership entity offering in response to this RLP package. Owners

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