Redacted OFOC Farmington Hills MI Renewal 4MI0396 signed_Redacted.pdf

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

LEASE NUMBER GS-05P-LMI18096

PROJECT NUMBER 4MI0396

NEW OFFICE BUILDING

27650 FARMINGTON ROAD

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334-3365

This request for approval is submitted in accordance with FAR 6.304(2) and GSAM 570.401 Lease Renewal.

1. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED

The General Services Administration currently leases 12,800 rentable square feet (RSF) / 11,291 ABOA of office space at the New Office Building, 27650 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, MI, under lease number GS-05P-LMI18096 for the

The current lease expires 09/03/2024. Approval is being requested to exercise the renewal option to enable continued occupancy at this leased location.

In order to comply with the PBS Commissioner’s initiative to save taxpayer dollars through rental savings we have been prioritizing our procurements based on the overall value of the contract and the potential for rental savings. In situations where the space currently occupied has been confirmed by the GSA Property Manager to be capable of meeting the government's continued needs and agencies continued mission need Region 5 decided to incorporate five year unevaluated renewal options into some leases. We now have determined, following the procedures described in 570.401 that exercising this renewal option is in the best interest of the government. Moving actions forward through renewals will allow the region to focus on deals with higher financial impact, realign our expiring workload in a phased manner and realize the organization's goal of longer term strategic planning.

At this time, we have also not received long term requirements from the agency but expect to receive them early in this renewal period so a long term housing solution can be completed by the expiration of this renewal. A lease renewal would also allow the government to be housed at a pre negotiated fair market rate while accommodating the tenant agency for the next five (5) years. The has a continuing need to maintain their operations at this location. The agency requires the space at this current location for the duration of the renewal period to give them time to complete their long term requirements.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY'S

NEEDS (INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).

The is currently located at 27650 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, MI, under lease number GS-05P-LMI18096 in 12,800 rentable square feet (RSF) / 11,291 ABOA of office space. This 10 year, 5 year firm term lease is due to expire on September 3, 2024. In order to meet the agency’s ongoing mission, it was determined that a renewal option be incorporated into the lease. GSA in Region 5 has been faced with agency delays in providing requirements for long term procurements for years creating delays in our ability to address agencies longer term space needs in a timely manner. In addition, the high number of

JSSA Leasing Branch Manager

Reviewed and Concurred by:

Christopher Gronwold Date Lease Policy and Program Branch

Sheryl Wittstock, Director Date Real Estate Division

Scott McCleary Date Regional Counsel

Mike Wolff Date Regional Competition Advocate

Approved by:

Robert Green Date

Regional Head of Contracting Activity