Presolicitation Notice Rochester

The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service Region 2 is seeking to lease office space in Rochester, New York, within a specifically delineated area bounded by Font and Allen Streets to the north, Plymouth Avenue to the west, W Broad Street to the south, and Graves Street to the Genesee River Trail to the east. The procurement requires between 8,000 and 8,400 square feet of office space with 15 structured parking spaces, a public-facing lobby/waiting area, and compliance with government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic requirements, and sustainability. The space cannot be co-located with courts or law enforcement agencies and must provide a fully serviced lease arrangement. Entities must also comply with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act as implemented by FAR regulations. Expressions of interest are due July 11, 2025, with estimated occupancy targeted for November 10, 2025.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified lessors. The GSA currently occupies office space under an expiring lease in Rochester and is evaluating alternative locations based on economic advantage, considering factors such as relocation costs, tenant improvements, telecommunications infrastructure, and agency downtime. The contract structure includes a 10-year full term with a 5-year firm commitment period, though no specific option terms are mentioned. The space requirement falls within a narrow range of 400 square feet between the minimum and maximum specifications, indicating precise space needs for the government tenant. The relatively quick timeline from expression of interest deadline to occupancy suggests an urgent need to secure replacement space before the current lease expires.