GA Springfield Solicitation Exhibits.zip

This is a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeking to lease office and related space in Springfield, Georgia, located in Effingham County. The USDA requires between 1,100 and 1,155 usable square feet (ABOA) with a maximum of 1,486 rentable square feet (RSF) in an existing building. The space must include 3 reserved parking spaces for government vehicles, 3 reserved spaces for visitors, and 3 non-reserved off-street parking spaces for employees at no charge to the government. Additional off-street parking may be located on-site or within 500 feet of the premises and must be pedestrian accessible. Preference is given to first floor, contiguous space that meets accessibility requirements.

The lease term is 20 years with a 5-year firm term and 120-day termination rights in whole or in part after the firm term expires; no option term is included. The space must comply with government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic and sustainability standards and cannot be located in the 100-year flood plain. A fully serviced lease is required, and the space and surroundings must be compatible with the government's intended use. Initial offers are due by November 28, 2026, with an estimated lease award date of March 1, 2027. Any submission must include documentation of ownership and/or written authorization to represent the owner(s) by the Expressions of Interest due date; submissions from agents representing multiple entities require written acknowledgement and permission from each entity prior to that deadline.