DACA675260000200-United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) seeks to lease approximately 7, 016-9, 233 gross square feet of retail space in Tukwila, WA for an Armed Forces Recruiting Center (Military Recruiting Office)

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

State: Washington

City: Tukwila

Delineated Area:

North: Southcenter BLVD 

South: S 180th St.

East:  Oaksdale Ave. SW

West: Military Rd. S.

Gross Square Feet (ABOA): 7,016-9,233

Space Type: Retail

GOV Parking Spaces (Total): 25

Full Term: 60 months

Option Term: None

Additional Requirements:

• Space must be located in a prime retail area with attractive surroundings with a prevalence of modern design and/or tasteful rehabilitation in modern use.
• Space shall be located in a professional retail setting and preferably not within close proximity to residential areas, railroad tracks, or power transmission lines.
• Space should not be located within the 100-year flood plain or wetland unless the Government has determined it to be the only practicable alternative.
• Space should not 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 available per local code and be available within walkable 4 blocks from the building. The parking-to-square -foot ratio available onsite shall at least meet current local code requirements. Restricted or metered parking of one hour or less within the four-block area of the space does not meet parking requirements.
• Subleases are not acceptable.
• Retail space should be on the ground floor.
• 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 following space configurations will not be considered: Space with atriums and other areas interrupting contiguous space, extremely long or narrow runs of space (more than twice as long as wide), irregularly shaped space configurations or other unusual building features adversely affective usage.
• Columns cannot exceed two (2’) square feet and space between columns and/or walls cannot be less than twenty (20’) feet.
• The offered space must meet or be capable of meeting Government requirements for Security, Fire Life Safety and Handicapped Accessibility.
• If space offered is above ground level, there must be elevator access.
• 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. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday 0900 to 1700 (excluding weekends and Federal holidays).

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the term of the Lease. A fully serviced leased is required. Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual change floodplain (formerly referred to as “100-year” floodplain). The government reserved the right to conduct a cost benefit analysis included move and replication costs.

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.

Expressions of Interest Instructions/Requirements:

Please provide the following basic information and descriptions pertaining to the building you propose for consideration.

All submissions should include the following information:

1. Name of owner;
2. Age of building;
3. Total existing gross square feet;
4. Site plan depicting the building and parking;
5. Floor plan and gross square footage of the proposed space;
6. Identification of on-site parking;
7. Address or described location of building;
8. Location on map demonstrating the building lies within the delineated area;
9. A narrative and map describing proximity of the building to the nearest bus and/or train stop, and major transportation routes;
10. Evidence of ownership if building submitted by owner. Non-owners (e.g. brokers) must provide evidence of authority granted by property owner to submit the property;
11. Any information related to title issues, easements, or restrictions on the use of the building; and
12. Provide expected rental rate per rentable square foot.