Exhibit A_36C24722L0006 - Template Lease.pdf

LEASE NO. 36C24722L0006 LESSOR: _______ GOVERNMENT: _______ GSA TEMPLATE L100 (10/21)

LEASE NO. 36C24722L0006

Global Lease

GSA TEMPLATE L100 (10/2021)

This Lease is made and entered into between

Lessor’s Name

(Lessor), whose principal place of business address is and whose interest in the Property described herein is that of Fee Owner, and

The United States of America

(Government), acting by and through the designated representative of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Witnesseth: The parties hereto, for the consideration hereinafter mentioned, covenant and agree as follows:

Lessor hereby leases to the Government the Premises described herein, being all or a portion of the Property located at and more fully described in Section 1 and Exhibit , together with rights to the use of parking and other areas as set forth herein, to be used for such purposes as determined by VA.

LEASE TERM

To Have and To Hold the said Premises with its appurtenances for the term beginning upon acceptance of the Premises as required by this Lease and continuing for a period of

LEASE NO. 36C24722L0006 LESSOR: _______ GOVERNMENT: _______ GSA TEMPLATE L100

(10/21)

TBD Total; TBD Firm, subject to termination and renewal rights as may be hereinafter set forth. The commencement date of this Lease, along with any applicable termination and renewal rights, shall be more specifically set forth in a Lease Amendment upon substantial completion and acceptance of the Space by the Government.

In Witness Whereof, the parties to this Lease evidence their agreement to all terms and conditions set forth herein by their signatures below, to be effective as of the date of delivery of the fully executed Lease to the Lessor.

FOR THE LESSOR:

Name:

Title:

Entity Name

Date:

FOR THE GOVERNMENT:

Lease Contracting Officer

Department of Veterans Affairs

Date:

WITNESSED FOR THE LESSOR BY:

Name: __________________________________

Title: ___________________________________

Date: ___________________________________

The information collection requirements contained in this Solicitation/Contract, that are not required by the regulation, have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned the OMB Control No. 3090-0163.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 THE PREMISES, RENT AND OTHER TERMS

1.01 THE PREMISES (OCT 2016)

1.02 EXPRESS APPURTENANT RIGHTS (SEP 2013)

1.03 RENT AND OTHER CONSIDERATION (OCT 2021)

1.04 BROKER COMMISSION AND COMMISSION CREDIT INTENTIONALLY DELETED 3

1.05 TERMINATION RIGHTS (OCT 2016)

1.06 RENEWAL RIGHTS (OCT 2016)

1.07 DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED IN THE LEASE (OCT 2021)

1.08 TENANT IMPROVEMENT RENTAL ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2016)

1.09 TENANT IMPROVEMENT FEE SCHEDULE INTENTIONALLY DELETED

1.12 PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2021)

1.13 REAL ESTATE TAX BASE INTENTIONALLY DELETED

1.14 OPERATING COST BASE (OCT 2016)

1.15 RATE FOR ADJUSTMENT FOR VACANT LEASED PREMISES (SEP 2013)

1.16 HOURLY OVERTIME HVAC RATES (OCT 2016)

1.17 ADJUSTMENT FOR REDUCED SERVICES INTENTIONALLY DELETED

1.18 BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS (MAR 2016)

1.19 HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE

REQUIREMENTS INTENTIONALLY DELETED

1.20 LESSOR’S UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (OCT 2021)

SECTION 2 GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS

2.01 DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL TERMS (OCT 2016)

2.02 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES (OCT 2016)

2.03 ALTERATIONS REQUESTED BY THE GOVERNMENT (OCT 2018)

2.04 WAIVER OF RESTORATION (OCT 2021)

2.05 PAYMENT OF BROKER INTENTIONALLY DELETED

2.06 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP/NOVATION (OCT 2021)

2.07 REAL ESTATE TAX ADJUSTMENT (JUN 2012)

2.08 ADJUSTMENT FOR VACANT PREMISES (OCT 2017)

2.09 OPERATING COSTS ADJUSTMENT (JUN 2012)

2.10 ADDITIONAL POST-AWARD FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL DELIVERABLES (JUN

2012)

2.11 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT INTENTIONALLY DELETED

SECTION 3 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SHELL COMPONENTS

3.01 LABOR STANDARDS INTENTIONALLY DELETED

3.02 WORK PERFORMANCE (JUN 2012)

3.03 EXISTING FIT-OUT, SALVAGED, OR REUSED BUILDING MATERIAL (OCT 2019)

3.04 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT INTENTIONALLY DELETED

3.05 WOOD PRODUCTS (OCT 2019)

3.06 ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS (OCT 2019)

3.07 BUILDING SHELL REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2016)

3.08 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LESSOR AND LESSOR’S ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (JUN

2012)

3.09 QUALITY AND APPEARANCE OF BUILDING (JUN 2012)

3.10 VESTIBULES (OCT 2020)

3.11 MEANS OF EGRESS (MAY 2015)

3.12 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM (SEP 2013)

3.13 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (SEP 2013)

3.14 ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT (MAR 2016)

3.15 ELEVATORS (OCT 2020)

3.16 BUILDING DIRECTORY (OCT 2021)

3.17 FLAGPOLE INTENTIONALLY DELETED

3.18 DEMOLITION (JUN 2012)

3.19 ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2007)

3.20 CEILINGS (OCT 2019)

3.21 EXTERIOR AND COMMON AREA DOORS AND HARDWARE (SEP 2013)

3.22 DOORS: IDENTIFICATION (APR 2011)

3.23 WINDOWS (OCT 2020)

3.24 PARTITIONS: GENERAL (OCT 2019)

3.25 PARTITIONS: PERMANENT (OCT 2019)

3.26 INSULATION: THERMAL, ACOUSTIC, AND HVAC (OCT 2019)

3.27 WALL FINISHES—SHELL (SEP 2015)

3.28 PAINTING—SHELL (OCT 2019)

3.29 FLOORS AND FLOOR LOAD (OCT 2019)

3.30 FLOOR COVERING AND PERIMETERS—SHELL (SEP 2013)

3.31 MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING: GENERAL (APR 2011)

3.32 BUILDING SYSTEMS (APR 2011)

3.33 ELECTRICAL (OCT 2019)

3.34 ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTROLS INTENTIONALLY DELETED

3.35 PLUMBING (JUN 2012)

3.36 DRINKING FOUNTAINS (OCT 2018)

3.37 RESTROOMS (OCT 2021)

3.38 PLUMBING FIXTURES: WATER CONSERVATION INTENTIONALLY DELETED .. 29

3.39 JANITOR CLOSETS (SEP 2015)

3.40 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING—SHELL (OCT 2021)

3.41 TELECOMMUNICATIONS: DISTRIBUTION AND EQUIPMENT (SEP 2015)

3.42 TELECOMMUNICATIONS: LOCAL EXCHANGE ACCESS (JUN 2012)

3.43 LIGHTING: INTERIOR AND PARKING—SHELL (OCT 2020)

3.44 ACOUSTICAL REQUIREMENTS (JUN 2012)

3.45 SECURITY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION INTENTIONALLY DELETED

3.46 SEISMIC SAFETY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION INTENTIONALLY DELETED

3.47 FIRE PROTECTION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION INTENTIONALLY DELETED

3.48 GREEN BUILDING RATING CERTIFICATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

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3.49 GREEN BUILDING RATING CERTIFICATION FOR TENANT INTERIORS

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3.50 INDOOR AIR QUALITY DURING CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2021)

3.51 SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING (OCT 2021)

3.52 DUE DILIGENCE AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT

REQUIREMENTS—LEASE (SEP 2014)

3.53 NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT REQUIREMENTS—LEASE (SEP 2014)

3.54 DESIGN EXCELLENCE—LEASE INTENTIONALLY DELETED

SECTION 4 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND POST AWARD ACTIVITIES

4.01 SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION OF SPACE (OCT 2020)

4.02 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (SEP 2012)

4.03 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS PRICE PROPOSAL INTENTIONALLY DELETED

4.04 BUILDING SPECIFIC AMORTIZED CAPITAL (BSAC) PRICE PROPOSAL (SEP 2015)

4.05 GREEN LEASE SUBMITTALS (OCT 2021)

4.06 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND INITIAL CONSTRUCTION MEETING (OCT

2020)

4.07 PROGRESS REPORTS (OCT 2020)

4.08 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS (SEP 2015)

4.09 ACCESS BY THE GOVERNMENT PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE (SEP 2013)

4.10 ACCEPTANCE OF SPACE AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (OCT 2021)

4.11 LEASE TERM COMMENCEMENT DATE AND RENT RECONCILIATION

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4.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS (OCT 2021)

4.13 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (JUN 2012)

4.14 SEISMIC RETROFIT INTENTIONALLY DELETED

4.15 LESSOR'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (OCT 2020)

4.16 GOVERNMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (OCT 2021)

SECTION 5 TENANT IMPROVEMENT COMPONENTS

5.01 TENANT IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2016)

5.02 TENANT IMPROVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS INTENTIONALLY DELETED

5.03 FINISH SELECTIONS INTENTIONALLY DELETED

5.04 WINDOW COVERINGS (JUN 2012)

5.05 DOORS: SUITE ENTRY (OCT 2019)

5.06 DOORS: INTERIOR (OCT 2019)

5.07 DOORS: HARDWARE (SEP 2013)

5.08 DOORS: IDENTIFICATION (JUN 2012)

5.09 PARTITIONS: SUBDIVIDING (OCT 2020)

5.10 WALL FINISHES (OCT 2019)

5.11 PAINTING—TI (OCT 2019)

5.12 FLOOR COVERINGS AND PERIMETERS (OCT 2019)

5.13 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (JUN 2012)

5.14 ELECTRICAL: DISTRIBUTION (SEP 2015)

5.15 TELECOMMUNICATIONS: DISTRIBUTION AND EQUIPMENT (JUN 2012)

5.16 TELECOMMUNICATIONS: LOCAL EXCHANGE ACCESS (AUG 2008)

5.17 DATA DISTRIBUTION (OCT 2020)

5.18 ELECTRICAL, TELEPHONE, DATA FOR SYSTEMS FURNITURE (OCT 2020)

5.19 LIGHTING: INTERIOR AND PARKING—TI (SEP 2015)

5.20 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM—TI (OCT 2016)

SECTION 6 UTILITIES, SERVICES, AND OBLIGATIONS DURING THE LEASE TERM

6.01 PROVISION OF SERVICES, ACCESS, AND NORMAL HOURS (JUN 2012)

6.02 UTILITIES (APR 2011)

6.03 UTILITIES SEPARATE FROM RENTAL/BUILDING OPERATING PLAN

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6.04 UTILITY CONSUMPTION REPORTING (OCT 2016)

6.05 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (OCT 2020)

6.06 OVERTIME HVAC USAGE (OCT 2020)

6.07 JANITORIAL SERVICES (OCT 2021)

6.08 SELECTION OF CLEANING PRODUCTS INTENTIONALLY DELETED

6.09 SELECTION OF PAPER PRODUCTS INTENTIONALLY DELETED

6.10 SNOW REMOVAL (OCT 2020)

6.11 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING OF SYSTEMS (SEP 2013)

6.12 MAINTENANCE OF PROVIDED FINISHES (OCT 2016)

6.13 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (OCT 2021)

6.14 ONSITE LESSOR MANAGEMENT (APR 2011)

6.15 IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF PERSONNEL (OCT 2021)

6.16 SCHEDULE OF PERIODIC SERVICES (OCT 2020)

6.17 LANDSCAPING INTENTIONALLY DELETED

6.18 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (APR 2011)

6.19 RECYCLING (OCT 2021)

6.20 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD COMPLIANCE (SEP 2013)

6.21 SAFEGUARDING AND DISSEMINATION OF CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED

INFORMATION (CUI) BUILDING INFORMATION INTENTIONALLY DELETED

6.22 INDOOR AIR QUALITY (OCT 2019)

6.23 RADON IN AIR (OCT 2016)

6.24 RADON IN WATER (SEP 2013)

6.25 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (SEP 2013)

6.26 MOLD (OCT 2021)

6.27 OCCUPANT EMERGENCY PLANS (OCT 2020)

6.28 FLAG DISPLAY INTENTIONALLY DELETED

SECTION 7 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

7.01 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2021)

7.02 MODIFIED LEASE PARAGRAPHS (OCT 2016)

7.03 ADDENDUM TO GSA FORM 3517B, GENERAL CLAUSES, NO FEDERALLY

ELECTED OFFICIALS TO BENEFIT INTENTIONALLY DELETED

7.04 DAILY OCCUPANY DATA INTENTIONALLY DELETED

7.05 PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE (FEB 2021)

ATTACHMENTS

LEASE NO. 36C24722L0006, PAGE 1 LESSOR: _______ GOVERNMENT: _______ GSA TEMPLATE L100

SECTION 1 THE PREMISES, RENT AND OTHER TERMS

1.01 THE PREMISES (OCT 2016)

The Premises are described as follows:

A. Office and Related Space: rentable square feet (RSF), yielding NUSF of office and related Space located on the floor(s) and known as Suite(s) , of the Building, as depicted on the floor plan(s) attached hereto as Exhibit .

B. Common Area Factor: The Common Area Factor (CAF), defined under Section 2 of the Lease, is established as percent. This factor, rounded to the nearest whole percentage, shall be used for purposes of rental adjustments in accordance with the Payment Clause of the General Clauses.

C. INTENTIONALLY DELETED

1.02 EXPRESS APPURTENANT RIGHTS (SEP 2013)

The Government shall have the non-exclusive right to the use of Appurtenant Areas, and shall have the right to post Rules and Regulations Governing Conduct on Federal Property, Title 41, CFR, Part 102-74, Subpart C within such areas. The Government will coordinate with Lessor to ensure signage is consistent with Lessor’s standards. Appurtenant to the Premises and included in the Lease are rights to use the following:

A. Parking: parking spaces as depicted on the plan attached hereto as Exhibit , reserved for the exclusive use of the Government, of which shall be structured/inside parking spaces, and shall be surface/outside parking spaces. In addition, the Lessor shall provide such additional parking spaces as required by the applicable code of the local government entity having jurisdiction over the Property.

B. Antennas, Satellite Dishes, and Related Transmission Devices: (1) Space located on the roof of the Building sufficient in size for the installation and placement of telecommunications equipment, (2) the right to access the roof of the Building, and (3) use of all Building areas (e.g., chases, plenums, etc.) necessary for the use, operation, and maintenance of such telecommunications equipment at all times during the term of this Lease.

1.03 RENT AND OTHER CONSIDERATION (OCT 2021)

A. The Government shall pay the Lessor annual rent, payable in monthly installments in arrears, at the following rates:

Firm Term Non Firm Term

Annual Rent Annual Rent

Shell Rent1

Operating Costs2

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Tenant Improvements Rent3

$0.00

Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC)4 $0.00

Total Annual Rent

1Shell rent calculation:

(Firm Term) $XX per RSF multiplied by RSF

(Non Firm Term) $XX per RSF multiplied by RSF

2Operating Costs rent calculation: $XX per RSF multiplied by RSF

3The Tenant Improvement Allowance of $XX is amortized at a rate of X percent per annum over XX years.

4Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) of $XX are amortized at a rate of X percent per annum over XX years

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F. Rent is subject to adjustment upon reconciliation from quantities in the Lease to the approved DIDs and post-DID change orders, based on unit prices negotiated and agreed upon prior to Lease award.

G. Rent is subject to adjustment based on the final Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) cost to be amortized in the rental rate, as agreed upon by the parties subsequent to the Lease Award Date.

H. If the Government leases the Premises for less than a full calendar month, then rent shall be prorated based on the actual number of days leased for that month.

I. Rent shall be paid to Lessor by electronic funds transfer (EFT) in accordance with the provisions of the General Clauses. Rent shall be payable using the EFT information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM). In the event the EFT information changes, the Lessor shall be responsible for providing the updated information to SAM. Failure by the Lessor to maintain an active registration in SAM may result in delay of rental payments until such time as the SAM registration is activated.

J. Lessor shall provide to the Government, in exchange for the payment of rental and other specified consideration, the following:

1. The leasehold interest in the Property described herein in the paragraph entitled “The Premises.”

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2. All costs, expenses and fees to perform the work required for acceptance of the Premises in accordance with this Lease, including all costs for labor, materials, and equipment, professional fees, contractor fees, attorney fees, permit fees, inspection fees, and similar such fees, and all related expenses.

3. Performance or satisfaction of all other obligations set forth in this Lease; and all services, utilities, and maintenance required for the proper operation of the Property, the Building, and the Premises in accordance with the terms of the Lease, including, but not limited to, all inspections, modifications, repairs, replacements, and improvements required to be made thereto to meet the requirements of this Lease.

K. For succeeding Leases with an incumbent Lessor where the Government is currently in occupancy and possession of the leased Premises and where the Lease requires the Lessor to perform alterations using either the TIA or BSAC, the amortized tenant improvement rent and/or BSAC rent will not commence until the alterations are complete and accepted by the Government. Upon acceptance of these improvements, the Government will commence payment of the tenant improvement and/or BSAC rent as stipulated under the Lease, in addition to payment of the tenant improvement and/or BSAC rent for the period starting from the Lease Term Commencement Date to the date of tenant improvements/BSAC acceptance by the Government (such rent payment will not include any additional interest). Alternatively, the Government may elect to re-amortize the tenant improvements/BSAC over the remaining Firm Term of the Lease, at the amortization rate stipulated in the Lease. In the event the Government does not use all the TIA or BSAC, then the rental payments will be adjusted in accordance with the provisions of the Lease (e.g., de-amortization).

1.04 BROKER COMMISSION AND COMMISSION CREDIT INTENTIONALLY

DELETED

1.05 TERMINATION RIGHTS (OCT 2016)

The Government may terminate this Lease, in whole or in parts, at any time effective after the Firm Term of this Lease, by providing not less than 90 days’ prior written notice to the Lessor.

The effective date of the termination shall be the day following the expiration of the required notice period or the termination date set forth in the notice, whichever is later. No rental shall accrue after the effective date of termination.

1.06 RENEWAL RIGHTS (OCT 2016)

A. This Lease may be renewed at the option of the Government for a term of TBD Years at the following rental rate(s):

OPTION TERM, YEARS: TBD

ANNUAL RENT ANNUAL RATE / RSF

SHELL RENTAL

RATE

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B. Termination rights outlined in the “Termination Rights” paragraph apply to all renewal terms.

1.07 DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED IN THE LEASE (OCT 2021)

The following documents are attached to and made part of the Lease:

DOCUMENT NAME NO. OF PAGES EXHIBIT

FLOOR PLAN(S)

PARKING PLAN(S)

AGENCY SPECIFIC

REQUIREMENTS

TENANT IMPROVEMENTS UNIT

PRICE LIST

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

SECURITY UNIT PRICE LIST

GSA FORM 3517B GENERAL

CLAUSES

SEISMIC FORM C, BUILDING

RETROFIT OR NEW

CONSTRUCTION PREAWARD

COMMITMENT

OPERATING

COSTS

OPERATING COST BASE SHALL CONTINUE FROM THE

EFFECTIVE YEAR OF THE LEASE. OPTION TERM IS SUBJECT

TO CONTINUING ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS.

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SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

REVISION(S) TO LEASE ISSUED

UNDER RLP AMENDMENT

NUMBER(S)

1.08 TENANT IMPROVEMENT RENTAL ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2016)

A. The Lessor has agreed to total TI pricing of based on the Agency’s Requirements and design schematic included in . This amount is amortized in the rent over the Firm Term of this Lease at an annual interest rate of percent.

B. The TI Unit Prices listed in Exhibit will be used to make the adjustment for variances between TI turnkey pricing based on the Agency’s Requirements and the approved design intent drawings. The prices quoted will also be used to order alterations during the first year of the Lease. The prices quoted shall be the cost to furnish, install, and maintain each item, unless otherwise specified. These prices may be indexed or renegotiated to apply to subsequent years of the Lease upon mutual agreement of the lessor and the Government.

Final rent calculations will be reconciled and the Lease will be amended after acceptance of the Space.

C. The Government may elect to make lump sum payments for any or all work covered by the TIA. That part of the TI amortized in the rent shall be reduced accordingly. At any time after occupancy and during the Firm Term of the Lease, the Government, at its sole discretion, may elect to pay lump sum for any part or all of the remaining unpaid amortized balance of the TIA.

If the Government elects to make a lump sum payment for the TI after occupancy, the payment of the TI by the Government will result in a decrease in the rent according to the amortization rate over the Firm Term of the Lease.

1.09 TENANT IMPROVEMENT FEE SCHEDULE INTENTIONALLY DELETED

1.12 PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2021)

A. As of the Lease Award Date, the Government’s Percentage of Occupancy, as defined in the “Real Estate Tax Adjustment” paragraph of this Lease is 100.00 percent. The Percentage of Occupancy is derived by dividing the total Government Space of RSF by the total Building space of RSF. The tax parcel number is .

B. All relevant tax adjustment documentation (e.g., copies of paid tax receipts, invoices) must be submitted online via the GSA Real Estate Tax Portal at RET.GSA.GOV or a successor portal.

1.13 REAL ESTATE TAX BASE INTENTIONALLY DELETED

1.14 OPERATING COST BASE (OCT 2016)

The parties agree, for the purpose of applying the paragraph titled "Operating Costs Adjustment" that the Lessor's base rate for operating costs shall be per RSF.

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1.15 RATE FOR ADJUSTMENT FOR VACANT LEASED PREMISES (SEP

2013)

In accordance with the paragraph entitled “Adjustment for Vacant Premises,” if the Government fails to occupy or vacates the entire or any portion of the Premises prior to expiration of the term of the Lease, the operating costs paid by the Government as part of the rent shall be reduced by per NUSF of Space vacated by the Government.

1.16 HOURLY OVERTIME HVAC RATES (OCT 2016)

A. The following rates shall apply in the application of the paragraph titled "Overtime HVAC Usage:"

per hour per zone No. of zones:

per hour for the entire Space.

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1.17 ADJUSTMENT FOR REDUCED SERVICES INTENTIONALLY DELETED

1.18 BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS (MAR 2016)

Before the Government accepts the Space, the Lessor shall complete the following additional Building improvements:

A.

B.

C.

1.19 HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS ADDITIONAL

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS INTENTIONALLY DELETED

1.20 LESSOR’S UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (OCT 2021)

Lessor’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

UEI-DUNS:

UEI-SAM:

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SECTION 2 GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS

2.01 DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL TERMS (OCT 2016)

Unless otherwise specifically noted, all terms and conditions set forth in this Lease shall be interpreted by reference to the following definitions, standards, and formulas:

A. Appurtenant Areas. Appurtenant Areas are defined as those areas and facilities on the Property that are not located within the Premises, but for which rights are expressly granted under this Lease, or for which rights to use are reasonably necessary or reasonably anticipated with respect to the Government's enjoyment of the Premises and express appurtenant rights.

B. Broker. If VA awarded this Lease using a contract real estate broker, Broker shall refer to VA's broker.

C. Building. Building(s) situated on the Property in which the Premises are located.

D. Commission Credit. If VA awarded this Lease using a Broker, and the Broker agreed to forego a percentage of its commission to which it is entitled in connection with the award of this Lease, the amount of this credit is referred to as the “Commission Credit.”

E. Common Area Factor. The “Common Area Factor” (CAF) is a conversion factor determined by the Building owner and applied by the owner to the NUSF to determine the RSF for the leased Space. The CAF is expressed as a percentage of the difference between the amount of rentable SF and NUSF, divided by the NUSF. For example 11,500 RSF and 10,000 NUSF will have a CAF of 15% [(11,500 RSF-10,000 NUSF)/10,000 NUSF].

F. Contract. “Contract” shall mean this Lease.

G. Contractor. “Contractor” shall mean Lessor.

H. Days. All references to “day” or “days” in this Lease shall mean calendar days, unless specified otherwise.

I. FAR. All references to the FAR shall be understood to mean the Federal Acquisition Regulation, codified at 48 CFR Chapter 1

J. Firm Term/Non-Firm Term. The Firm Term is that part of the Lease term that is not subject to termination rights. The Non-Firm Term is that part of the Lease term following the end of the Firm Term.

K. VAAR. All references to the VAAR shall be understood to mean the VA supplement to the FAR, codified at 48 CFR Chapter 8.

L. Lease Term Commencement Date. The date on which the lease term commences.

M. Lease Award Date. The date the LCO executes the Lease and mails or otherwise furnishes written notification of the executed Lease to the successful Offeror (date on which the parties’ obligations under the Lease begin).

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N. NUSF Office Area. For the purposes of this solicitation, Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) means “the area where a tenant normally houses personnel and/or furniture, for which a measurement is to be computed.”

Net usable space is that portion of rentable space that is available for a tenant’s personnel, furnishings, and equipment. Net usable space is the area for which VA will pay a square foot rate. It is determined as follows:

If the space is on a single tenancy floor, compute the inside gross area by measuring between the inside finish of the permanent exterior building walls or from the face of the convectors (pipes or other wall-hung fixtures) if the convector occupies at least 50% of the length of exterior walls.

If the space is on a multiple tenancy floor, measure from the exterior building walls as above and to the room side finish of the fixed corridor and shaft walls and/or the center of tenant-separating partitions.

In all measurements, make no deductions for columns and projections enclosing the structural elements of the building. Deduct the following from the inside gross area, including the enclosing walls, to arrive at the figure for net usable square feet:

Those housekeeping closets not contained in programmed areas.

Public restrooms and lounges.

Building equipment and service areas.

Public corridors and entrance lobbies.

Vertical circulation.

Shafts and risers.

NUSF square feet and usable square feet may be used interchangeably throughout the lease documents.

O. Premises. The Premises are defined as the total Office Area or other type of Space, together with all associated common areas, described in Section 1 of this Lease, and delineated by plan in the attached exhibit. Parking and other areas to which the Government has rights under this Lease are not included in the Premises.

P. Property. Defined as the land and Buildings in which the Premises are located, including all Appurtenant Areas (e.g., parking areas) to which the Government is granted rights.

Q. Rentable Space or Rentable Square Feet (RSF). Rentable Space is the area for which a tenant is charged rent. It is determined by the Building owner and may vary by city or by building within the same city. The Rentable Space may include a share of Building support/common areas such as elevator lobbies, Building corridors, and floor service areas.

Floor service areas typically include restrooms, janitor rooms, telephone closets, electrical closets, and mechanical rooms. The Rentable Space does not include vertical building penetrations and their enclosing walls, such as stairs, elevator shafts, and vertical ducts.

Rentable Square Feet is calculated using the following formula for each type of Space (e.g., office, warehouse, etc.) included in the Premises: NUSF of Space x (1 + CAF) = RSF.

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R. Space. The Space shall refer to that part of the Premises to which the Government has exclusive use, such as Office Area, or other type of Space. Parking areas to which the Government has rights under this Lease are not included in the Space.

S. Office Area. For the purposes of this Lease, Space shall be measured in NUSF.

T. Working Days. Working Days shall mean weekdays, excluding Saturdays and Sundays and Federal holidays.

2.02 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES (OCT 2016)

Signatories to this Lease shall have full authority to bind their respective principals with regard to all matters relating to this Lease. No other persons shall be understood to have any authority to bind their respective principals, except to the extent that such authority may be explicitly delegated by notice to the other party, or to the extent that such authority is transferred by succession of interest. The Government shall have the right to substitute its Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) by notice, without an express delegation by the prior LCO.

2.03 ALTERATIONS REQUESTED BY THE GOVERNMENT (OCT 2018)

A. The Government may request the Lessor to provide alterations during the term of the Lease.

Alterations will be ordered by issuance of a Lease Amendment, GSA Form 300, Order for Supplies or Services, or a tenant agency-approved form when specifically authorized to do so by the LCO. The General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (“GSAM”) clause, 552.270-31, Prompt Payment, including its invoice requirements, shall apply to orders for alterations. All orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease and may be placed by the LCO or a warranted contracting officer’s representative (COR) in VA or the tenant agency when specifically authorized to do so by the LCO, subject to the threshold limitation below.

B. Orders for alterations issued by an authorized COR are limited to no more than $250,000 (LCOs are not subject to this threshold). This threshold will change according to future adjustments of the simplified acquisition threshold (see FAR 2.101). The LCO will provide the Lessor with a list of tenant agency officials authorized to place orders and will specify any limitations on the authority delegated to tenant agency officials. The tenant agency officials are not authorized to deal with the Lessor on any other matters.

C. Payments for alterations ordered by the tenant agency under the authorization described in sub-paragraph B will be made directly by the tenant agency placing the order.

2.04 WAIVER OF RESTORATION (OCT 2021)

Lessor shall have no right to require the Government to restore the Premises upon expiration or earlier termination (full or partial) of the Lease, and waives all claims against the Government for:

a. waste, or,

b. damages, or restoration arising from or related to:

1. the Government's normal and customary use of the Premises during the term of the Lease (including any extensions thereof), as well as

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2. any initial or subsequent alteration to the Premises regardless of whether such alterations are performed by the Lessor or by the Government.

At its sole option, the Government may abandon property in the Space following expiration or earlier termination (full or partial) of the Lease, in which case the property will become the property of the Lessor and the Government will be relieved of any liability in connection therewith.

2.05 PAYMENT OF BROKER INTENTIONALLY DELETED

2.06 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP/NOVATION (OCT 2021)

A. If during the term of the Lease, title to the Property is transferred or the Lessor changes its legal name, the Lessor and its successor shall comply with the requirements of FAR Subpart

42.12. If title is transferred, the Lessor shall notify the Government within five days of the transfer of title.

B. The Government and the Lessor may execute a Change of Name Agreement if the Lessor is changing only its legal name, and the Government's and the Lessor's respective rights and obligations remain unaffected.

C. If title to the Property is transferred, the Government, the original Lessor (Transferor), and the new owner or assignee (Transferee) shall execute a Novation Agreement providing for the transfer of Transferor's rights and obligations under the Lease to the Transferee. When executed on behalf of the Government, a Novation Agreement will be made part of the Lease via Lease Amendment.

D. In addition to all documents required by FAR 42.1204, the LCO may request additional information (e.g., copy of the deed, bill of sale, certificate of merger, contract, court decree, articles of incorporation, operation agreement, partnership certificate of good standing, etc.)

from the Transferor or Transferee to verify the parties' representations regarding the transfer, and to determine whether the transfer of the Lease is in the Government's interest.

E. If the LCO determines that recognizing the Transferee as the Lessor will not be in the Government's interest, the Transferor shall remain fully liable to the Government for the Transferee's performance of obligations under the Lease, notwithstanding the transfer. Under no condition shall the Government be obligated to release the Transferor of obligations prior to

(a) the rent commencement date; and (b) any amounts due and owing to the Government under the Lease that have been paid in full or completely set off against the rental payments due under the Lease.

F. As a condition for being recognized as the Lessor and entitlement to receiving rent, the Transferee must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) for purposes of “All Awards” (See FAR 52.232-33), and complete all required representations and certifications within SAM. In addition, for leases FSL III or above, the Transferee must also complete 552.270-33 Foreign Ownership and Financing Representation for High Security Leased Space.

This representation must be completed annually.

G. If title to the Property is transferred, rent shall continue to be paid to the original Lessor, subject to the Government's rights as provided for in this Lease. The Government's obligation

LEASE NO. 36C24722L0006, PAGE 11 LESSOR: _______ GOVERNMENT: _______ GSA TEMPLATE L100 to pay rent to the Transferee shall commence on the effective date of the Lease Amendment incorporating the Novation Agreement. The Lease Amendment will not be issued until the Government has received all information reasonably required by the LCO, the Government has determined that recognizing the Transferee as the Lessor is in the Government's interest (which determination will be prompt and not unreasonably withheld), and the Transferee has met all conditions specified in sub-paragraph F. The original Lessor must maintain an active registration in SAM until the Novation process is complete.

2.07 REAL ESTATE TAX ADJUSTMENT (JUN 2012)

A. Purpose: This paragraph provides for adjustment in the rent (tax adjustment) to account for increases or decreases in Real Estate Taxes for the Property after the establishment of the Real Estate Tax Base, as those terms are defined herein. Tax adjustments shall be calculated in accordance with this paragraph.

B. Definitions: The following definitions apply to the use of the terms within this paragraph:

Property is defined as the land and Buildings in which the Premises are located, including all Appurtenant Areas (e.g., parking areas to which the Government is granted rights).

Real Estate Taxes are those taxes that are levied upon the owners of real property by a Taxing Authority (as hereinafter defined) of a state or local Government on an ad valorem basis to raise general revenue for funding the provision of government services. The term excludes, without limitation, special assessments for specific purposes, assessments for business improvement districts, and/or community development assessments.

Taxing Authority is a state, commonwealth, territory, county, city, parish, or political subdivision thereof, authorized by law to levy, assess, and collect Real Estate Taxes.

Tax Year refers to the 12-month period adopted by a Taxing Authority as its fiscal year for assessing Real Estate Taxes on an annual basis.

Tax Abatement is an authorized reduction in the Lessor's liability for Real Estate Taxes below that determined by applying the generally applicable real estate tax rate to the Fully Assessed (as hereinafter defined) valuation of the Property.

Unadjusted Real Estate Taxes are the full amount of Real Estate Taxes that would be assessed for the Property for one full Tax Year without regard to the Lessor's entitlement to any Tax Abatements (except if such Tax Abatement came into effect after the date of award of the Lease), and not including any late charges, interest or penalties. If a Tax Abatement comes into effect after the date of award of the Lease, "unadjusted Real Estate Taxes" are the full amount of Real Estate Taxes assessed for the Property for one full Tax Year, less the amount of such Tax Abatement, and not including any late charges, interest, or penalties.

Real Estate Tax Base is the unadjusted Real Estate Taxes for the first full Tax Year following the commencement of the Lease term. If the Real Estate Taxes for that Tax Year are not based upon a Full Assessment of the Property, then the Real Estate Tax Base shall be the Unadjusted Real Estate Taxes for the Property for the first full Tax Year for which the Real Estate Taxes are

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The Property is deemed to be Fully Assessed (and Real Estate Taxes are deemed to be based on a Full Assessment) only when a Taxing Authority has, for the purpose of determining the Lessor's liability for Real Estate Taxes, determined a value for the Property taking into account the value of all improvements contemplated for the Property pursuant to the Lease, and issued to the Lessor a tax bill or other notice of levy wherein the Real Estate Taxes for the full Tax Year are based upon such Full Assessment. At no time prior to the issuance of such a bill or notice shall the Property be deemed Fully Assessed.

Percentage of Occupancy refers to that portion of the Property exclusively occupied or used by the Government pursuant to the Lease. For Buildings, the Percentage of Occupancy is determined by calculating the ratio of the RSF occupied by the Government pursuant to the Lease to the total RSF in the Building or Buildings so occupied, and shall not take into account the Government's ancillary rights including, but not limited to, parking or roof space for antennas (unless facilities for such ancillary rights are separately assessed). This percentage shall be subject to adjustment to take into account increases or decreases for Space leased by the Government or for rentable space on the Property.

C. Adjustment for changes in Real Estate Taxes. After the Property is Fully Assessed, the Government shall pay its share of any increases and shall receive its share of any decreases in the Real Estate Taxes for the Property, such share of increases or decreases to be referred to herein as "tax adjustment." The amount of the tax adjustment shall be determined by multiplying the Government's Percentage of Occupancy by the difference between the current year Unadjusted Real Estate Taxes and the Real Estate Tax Base, less the portion of such difference not paid due to a Tax Abatement (except if a Tax Abatement comes into effect after the date of award of the Lease). If a Tax Abatement comes into effect after the date of award of the Lease, the amount of the tax adjustment shall be determined by multiplying the Government's Percentage of Occupancy by the difference between the current year Unadjusted Real Estate Taxes and the Real Estate Tax Base. The Government shall pay the tax adjustment in a single annual lump sum payment to the Lessor. In the event that this tax adjustment results in a credit owed to the Government, the Government may elect to receive payment in the form of a rental credit or lump sum payment.

If the Property contains more than one separately assessed parcel, then more than one tax adjustment shall be determined based upon the Percentage of Occupancy, Real Estate Tax Base, and Real Estate Taxes for each respective parcel.

After commencement of the Lease term, the Lessor shall provide to the LCO copies of all real estate tax bills for the Property, all documentation of Tax Abatements, credits, or refunds, if any, and all notices which may affect the assessed valuation of the Property, for the Tax Year prior to the commencement of the Lease Term, and all such documentation for every year following.

Lessor acknowledges that the LCO shall rely on the completeness and accuracy of these submissions in order to establish the Real Estate Tax Base and to determine tax adjustments.

The LCO may memorialize the establishment of the Real Estate Tax Base by issuing a

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The Real Estate Tax Base is subject to adjustment when increases or decreases to Real Estate Taxes in any Tax Year are attributable to (a) improvements or renovations to the Property not required by this Lease, or (b) changes in net operating income for the Property not derived from this Lease. If either condition results in a change to the Real Estate Taxes, the LCO may re-establish the Real Estate Tax Base as the Unadjusted Real Estate Taxes for the Tax Year the Property is reassessed under such condition, less the amount by which the Unadjusted Real Estate Taxes for the Tax Year prior to reassessment exceeds the prior Real Estate Tax Base.

If this Lease includes any options to renew the term of the Lease, or be otherwise extended, the Real Estate Tax Base for determining tax adjustments during the renewal term or extension shall be the last Real Estate Tax Base established during the base term of the Lease.

If any Real Estate Taxes for the Property are retroactively reduced by a Taxing Authority during the term of the Lease, the Government shall be entitled to a proportional share of any tax refunds to which the Lessor is entitled, calculated in accordance with this Paragraph. Lessor acknowledges that it has an affirmative duty to disclose to the Government any decreases in the Real Estate Taxes paid for the Property during the term of the Lease. Lessor shall annually provide to the LCO all relevant tax records for determining whether a tax adjustment is due, irrespective of whether it seeks an adjustment in any Tax Year.

If the Lease terminates before the end of a Tax Year, or if rent has been suspended, payment for the real estate tax increase due because of this section for the Tax Year will be prorated based on the number of days that the Lease and the rent were in effect. Any credit due the Government after the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease shall be made by a lump sum payment to the Government or as a rental credit to any succeeding Lease, as determined in the LCO's sole discretion. Lessor shall remit any lump sum payment to the Government within 15 calendar days of payment or credit by the Taxing Authority to Lessor or Lessor’s designee. If the credit due to the Government is not paid by the due date, interest shall accrue on the late payment at the rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury under Section 12 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 USC § 611), that is in effect on the day after the due date. The interest penalty shall accrue daily on the amount of the credit and shall be compounded in 30-day increments inclusive from the first day after the due date through the payment date. The Government shall have the right to pursue the outstanding balance of any tax credit using all such collection methods as are available to the United States to collect debts.

Such collection rights shall survive the expiration of this Lease.

In order to obtain a tax adjustment, the Lessor shall furnish the LCO with copies of all paid tax receipts, or other similar evidence of payment acceptable to the LCO, and a proper invoice (as described in GSA Form 3517, General Clauses, 552.270-31, Prompt Payment) for the requested tax adjustment, including the calculation thereof. All such documents must be re-ceived by the LCO within 60 calendar days after the last date the real estate tax payment is due from the Lessor to the Taxing Authority without payment of penalty or interest. FAILURE TO

SUBMIT THE PROPER INVOICE AND EVIDENCE OF PAYMENT WITHIN SUCH TIME

FRAME SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE LESSOR’S RIGHT TO RECEIVE A TAX

ADJUSTMENT PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH FOR THE TAX YEAR AFFECTED.

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Tax Appeals. If the Government occupies more than 50 percent of the Building by virtue of this and any other Government Lease(s), the Government may, upon reasonable notice, direct the Lessor to initiate a tax appeal, or the Government may elect to contest the assessed valuation on its own behalf or jointly on behalf of Government and the Lessor. If the Government elects to contest the assessed valuation on its own behalf or on behalf of the Government and the Lessor, the Lessor shall cooperate fully with this effort, including, without limitation, furnishing to the Government information necessary to contest the assessed valuation in accordance with the filing requirements of the Taxing Authority, executing documents, providing documentary and testimonial evidence, and verifying the accuracy and completeness of records. If the Lessor initiates an appeal at the direction of the Government, the Government shall have the right to approve the selection of counsel who shall represent the Lessor with regard to such appeal, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and the Lessor shall be entitled to a credit in the amount of its reasonable expenses in pursuing the appeal.

2.08 ADJUSTMENT FOR VACANT PREMISES (OCT 2017)

A. If the Government fails to occupy any portion of the leased Premises or vacates the Premises in whole or in part prior to expiration of the term of the Lease, the rental rate and the base for operating cost adjustments will be reduced using the figure specified in the “Rate for Adjustment for Vacant Leased Premises” paragraph of this Lease.

B. If no rate reduction has been established in this Lease, the rate will be reduced by that portion of the costs per NUSF of operating expenses not required to maintain the Space.

C. Said reduction shall occur after the Government gives 30 calendar days’ prior notice to the Lessor and shall continue in effect until the Government occupies the vacant Premises or the Lease expires or is terminated.

2.09 OPERATING COSTS ADJUSTMENT (JUN 2012)

A. Beginning with the second year of the Lease and each year thereafter, the Government shall pay annual incremental 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.

B. The amount of adjustment will be determined by multiplying the base rate by the annual percent of change in the Cost of Living Index. The percent change will be computed by comparing the index figure published for the month prior to the Lease Term Commencement Date with the index figure published for the month prior which begins each successive 12-month period. For example, a Lease which commences in June of 2005 would use the index published for May of 2005, and that figure would be compared with the index published for May of 2006, May of 2007, and so on, to determine the percent change. The Cost of Living Index will be measured by the Department of Labor revised Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), U.S. city average, all items, (1982 to 1984 = 100) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Payment will be made with the monthly installment of fixed rent. Rental adjustments will be effective on the anniversary date of the Lease;

however, payment of the adjusted rental rate will become due on the first workday of the second month following the publication of the Cost of Living Index for the month prior to the commencement of each 12-month period.

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C. In the event of any decreases in the Cost of Living Index occurring during the term of the occupancy under the Lease, the rental amount will be reduced accordingly. The amount of such reductions will be determined in the same manner as increases in rent provided under this paragraph.

D. If the Government exercises an option to extend the Lease term at the same rate as that of the original term, the option price will be based on the adjustment during the original term.

Annual adjustments will continue.

2.10 ADDITIONAL POST-AWARD FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL

DELIVERABLES (JUN 2012)

A. If the Lessor is a HUBZone small business concern (SBC) that did not waive the price evaluation preference, the Lessor shall provide a certification within 10 days after Lease award to the LCO (or representative designated by the LCO) that the Lessor was an eligible HUBZone SBC on the date of award. If it is determined within 20 days after award that a HUBZone SBC Offeror that has been awarded the Lease was not an eligible HUBZone SBC at the time of award, and the HUBZone SBC Lessor failed to provide the LCO with information regarding a change to its HUBZone eligibility prior to award, then the Lease shall be subject, at the LCO's discretion, to termination, and the Government will be relieved of all obligations to the Lessor in such an event and not be liable to the Lessor for any costs, claims or damages of any nature whatsoever.

B. Within days after Lease award, the Lessor shall provide to the LCO (or representative designated by the LCO) evidence of:

1. A firm commitment of funds in an amount sufficient to perform the work.

2. The names of at least two proposed construction contractors, as well as evidence of the contractors’ experience, competency, and performance capabilities with construction similar in scope to that which is required herein.

3. The license or certification to practice in the state where the Building is located from the individual(s) and/or firm(s) providing architectural and engineering design services.

C. The Government shall have the right to withhold approval of design intent drawings (DIDs) until the conditions specified in sub-paragraphs A and B have been satisfied.

D. Within ten (10) calendar days after the LCO issues the Notice To Proceed (NTP) for TI…