Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space in Champaign, IL

Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space:

State:    Illinois
City:    Champaign
Delineated Area:    City Limits
Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):    6,642 sf
Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):    6,973 sf
Maximum Sq. Ft. (RSF)    7,969 sf
Space Type:    Office

Reserved Government Vehicle Parking Spaces:    8
Reserved Visitor/Customer Parking Spaces:    20
Non-Reserved Employee Parking Spacing (located on-site or within 300 feet of premises):    29

Full Term:    Up to 20 Years
Firm Term:    10 Years
Termination Rights:    120 Days

Additional Requirements:    Area for Secure Fenced parking to meet GOV space needs.  Exterior area large enough for both a 15-foot x 18-foot & 9-foot x 15-foot storage sheds on the Premises.  Install conduit and all other required base-building electrical infrastructure necessary to support electric service to USDA’s EVSE Charging Station(s) at a location approved by the USDA.

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease.  A fully serviced lease is required.  Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance (formally 100-year) flood plain.

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 Due:    9/22/2024
Market Survey (Estimated):    TBD
Occupancy (Estimated):    TBD

Note:   Entities not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov, are advised to start the registration process as soon as possible if intending to submit an offer for possible lease award. 

Expressions of Interest shall include the following:

1.    If existing building, building name and address, and location of the available space within the Building, along with building site/ lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions shown) reflecting the Space that is being offered.
2.    If new construction, site/aerial plans or building site/lot plans showing the location of the proposal land, along with the parcel number (if part of multiple parcels, all parcel numbers associated with the proposed land).  Adjacent streets showing proposed ingress/egress shall be shown on the plans.
3.    Rentable square feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered. 
4.    Date of space availability.
5.    If offeror is not the owner of the building, an authorization letter signed by owner to represent owner for property will be required. *
6.    Amount of/type of parking available on-site.  
7.     Photos of the space or site being submitted, or permission for Market Survey participants to photograph the space or site.
8.    For existing buildings, provide information on condition of building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan.  Alternatively, provide a copy of a recent commercial building inspection or appraisal.
9.    Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS).
10.    Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Seismic Safety Standards, as applicable.
11.    Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements.
12.    For new construction or properties requiring expansion of the footprint of the building, confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet National Environmental Protection Act of 1969 (NEPA) Requirements.

* As mentioned in #5 above, any submission received without written authorization to represent owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received.  In cases where an agent is representing multiple entities, written acknowledgement/permission from each entity to represent multiple interest parties for the same submission must be submitted prior to the Expressions of Interest due date.

Send Expressions of Interest to:
Name/Title:    Damon Moody – Lease Contracting Officer
Email Address:    Damon.moody@usda.gov

Government Contact Information
Name/Title:    Damon Moody – Lease Contracting Officer
Email Address:    Damon.moody@usda.gov
Phone Number:    970-672-6709