DACA675240019200 - United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) seeks to lease approximately 13 one-bedroom residential apartments consisting of approximately 7, 020 SF in Seattle, WA

RLP PROCUREMENT SUMMARY/SOLICITATION – UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

The U.S. Government, by and through United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), seeks to lease the following space:

State: Washington

City: Seattle

Delineated Area:

North: North 80th Street

South: South Orcas Street

East: Rainier Avenue South

West: Elliott Avenue West

Space Type: Residential Apartments – Fully Furnished

Square Feet: 540 SF/Unit, For a total of 7,020 SF

Number of Units: 13 total, one-bed/one-bath units

GOV Parking Spaces (Total): 13

Full Term: 60 months

Option Term: None

Address: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, ATTN: CENWS-RES, 4735 East Marginal Way South, Building 1202, Seattle, Washington 98134-2388

Email Address: cenwsre-rfp@usace.army.mil

Real Estate Contracting Officer Thomas J. Seymour will be signing the lease for the Government.

Electronic Offer Submission:

Offers must be submitted electronically via email listed above. Offers are due on or before: 11:59 p.m. PST June 19, 2024.

Any questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Primary or Secondary Points of Contact listed in the “Contact Information” section of this notice.

The U.S. Government, by and through USACE, currently occupies residential and related space in a building under a lease in the city and state specified above. The Government is considering relocation to an alternative space if economically advantageous. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that potentially can satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure, non-productive agency downtime, and costs, including rent, related to vacating the current location prior to lease termination.

The Government’s desire is for a full-service lease to include base rent, CAM, utilities, and janitorial services for a residential space for temporary housing for a term of five (5) years with Government termination rights and location within the delineated area specified above. Non-exclusive parking for government vehicles must be provided 24 hours 7 days. Offered space must meet Government requirements per the terms of the Government Lease. Interested respondents may include building owners and representatives with the exclusive right to represent buildings owners. Representatives of building owners must include the exclusivity granting the exclusive right to represent the building owner with their response to this advertisement.

Additional Requirements:

• Space must be located in a residential area with attractive surroundings with a prevalence of modern design and/or tasteful rehabilitation in modern use.
• Space shall be located in a residential setting and preferably not within close proximity to railroad tracks, or power transmission lines.
• Space should not be located within the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain or wetland unless the Government has determined it to be the only practicable alternative.
• Space should not be located near establishments whose primary operation is the sale of alcoholic beverages, firearms sold/discharged, marijuana dispensaries, or where there are tenants or invitees related to drug treatment or detention facilities.
• Employee and visitor entrances of the Building must be connected to public sidewalks or street by continuous, accessible sidewalks.
• Regularly scheduled public transportation (if provided by municipality) during the workday is required within 1,000 feet.
• Parking must be located on the property.
• Subleases are not acceptable.
• If the offered space is located above ground floor, there must be an elevator.
• Space configuration shall be conducive to an efficient layout. Considerations for an efficient layout include, but are not limited to, the following: size and location of interior fire (support) walls, size and number of columns, column placement, bay depts, window size and placement, convector size and placement, electrical and telephone accessibility, and angles, curves, or offsets that will result in an inefficient use of space.
• The offered space must meet or be capable of meeting Government requirements for Security, Fire Life Safety and Handicapped Accessibility.
• The Government requires a fully serviced lease. All services, janitorial supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations are to be provided as part of the rental consideration.
• The Government will have access to the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A 24/7 phone line must be available for the property manager for emergency-related maintenance or access issues.
• Offeror must provide janitorial services after each vacancy (once every two weeks, no more than twenty-six (26) times per year for each unit) to be provided during business hours (0900-1700) or after hours depending on residents’ availability, scheduled in advance.
• Ability for new residents to enter the parking area after hours by way of an access code, garage FOB, or similar mechanism.
• Utilities must include electricity, (if applicable) gas, water/sewer, trash, high-speed internet and Wi-Fi.
• Space must be available on or before July 1, 2024.
• Cypher locks on the apartment main entry door(s) and unit door.
• Hard surface flooring throughout the unit (no carpet flooring, except area rugs).
• Fully Furnished must include the following:
  • Queen/Full Bed frame and mattress
  • Linen:
    • Bedding and pillows for bedroom (1 extra set of sheets in unit).
    • At minimum 2 body/big towels, 2 hand towels and 2 washcloths for bathroom.
    • Towels for kitchen.
  • Dresser
  • Nightstand
  • Celling fan and/or standalone oscillating fan
  • Washer & Dryer (to include laundry soap)
  • Kitchen appliances (dishwasher (to include dishwasher soap, microwave, refrigerator, stove & oven)
  • Couch
  • Television w/cable or alternative streaming
  • Dining room table
  • Trash can and Recycle Bin (to include garbage liners) in the living area; a second trash can (to include garbage liner) in the bathroom
  • Shower doors or shower curtain with a rod, and bath mat
• All apartment units must be located in one building. All units must be one-bed/one-bath.

Additionally, offerors must review the attached documents which contain other Government leasing requirements:

Request for Lease Proposals (RFP or RLP)

Exhibit A – Rental Proposal Worksheet, USACE Form 1364

Exhibit B – U. S. Government Lease for Real Property

Exhibit C – General Clauses, GSA Template 3517B

Exhibit D – Representations and Certifications, USACE Form 3518

Exhibit E – Certificate of Authorization

Exhibit F – Agency Agreement, Authorization for Property Manager to Act on Behalf of Owner (where applicable)

Exhibit G – Lessor’s Annual Cost Statement, GSA Form 1217

Exhibit H – Janitorial Specifications

To be responsive, your offer should be based on all the terms, conditions, and responsibilities expressed throughout the RFP and Lease and be submitted electronically. Please review the RFP and all attachments carefully paying particular attention to the solicitation requirements.

The following forms must be completed, initialed, and/or signed and returned electronically with your initial offer. (Note: There may be other required forms. Refer to the enclosed RLP for details.)

• Exhibit A – Rental Proposal Worksheet, USACE Form 1364
• Exhibit D –Representations and Certifications, GSA Form 3518 (if offeror is not registered in SAM at the time of the offer submission)
• Exhibit F – Agency Agreement (where applicable, if a property manager will be signing the lease on behalf of a property owner)
• Exhibit G – Lessor’s Annual Cost Statement, GSA Form 1217
• Evidence of ownership (warranty deed) or control of building or site.

Please note that you are not required to initial and return the following documents at this time:

• Request for Lease Proposal (RLP)
• Exhibit B – U. S. Government Lease for Real Property
• Exhibit C – General Clauses, GSA Template 3517B
• Exhibit E – Certificte of Authorization
• Exhibit H – Janitorial Specifications

Please review all the attached documents thoroughly to obtain a complete understanding of the Government’s requirements. One item of note in the General Clauses, GSA Template 3517B, is the requirement to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov (General Clause 17, CFR 52.204-7). This registration is mandatory for any entity wishing to do business with the Government and must be completed at the time of lease award. Entities not currently registered in SAM are advised to start the registration process as soon as possible.

After receipt of all proposals, conclusions of any discussions, and receipt of best and final offers, the Government will select a location based on the overall cost and technical requirements specified in the enclosed RLP. Past performance, if applicable, will also be taken into consideration. The selection is expected to occur approximately thirty (30) days following the initial proposal response date stated above. A Government market survey, appraisal, or value estimate will be conducted to determine fair market rental value.

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain (formerly referred to as “100-year” floodplain).

Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).). For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.

Funds may or may not be presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse offeror(s) for any cost.