SDVOSB and VOSB Notice Fulton-Montgomery CBOC

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DESIRES TO LEASE SPACE



The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research/seeking capable sources from bondable and experienced firms that are classified and registered in www.vip.vetbiz.gov as either Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) that are interested in a forecasted lease project for a clinic located within the Counties of Fulton or Montgomery, New York for use as a Community Based Outpatient Clinic to yield 4,700 to 5,000 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF).

The NAICS Code is 531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property, and the small business size standard is $38.5 million. Responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for competition restricted to SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC Sec. 8127. Although this notice focuses on SDVOSB and VOSB, we encourage ALL small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes

The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for each project is:

__ (a) Less than $25,000;

__ (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000;

__ (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000;

__ (d) Between $250,000 and $500,000;

_X_ (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000;

__ (f) Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000;

__ (g) Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000;

__ (h) Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000;

__ (i) Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000;

__ (j) Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000;

__ (k) Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000;

__ (l) More than $100,000,000.



VA makes monthly lease rental payments in arrears upon facility acceptance and may elect to make a single lump-sum payment or amortize over the course of the firm term for specified tenant improvements. VA makes no progress payments during the design or construction/build-out phases of the project.

This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.14 and VA Acquisition Regulation 819.70.





The delineated area is as follows:

Space within or fronting on the following boundaries will be considered:

NORTH: Townsend Avenue in Johnstown, New York from North Comrie Avenue (New York State route 30A) to North Perry Street, hence to Walnut Street to and to Pleasant Avenue

EAST: North Comrie Avenue (New York State Route 30A) from Townsend Avenue to South Melcher Street Extension which becomes Old Johnstown Road, which becomes Cemetery Street and the municipality of Fonda, New York to East Street (New York State Route 5), hence to South Bridge Street (New York State Route 30A) and the Mohawk River.

SOUTH: Mohawk River from South Bridge Street (New York State Route 30A) to Cayadutta Creek.

WEST: Cayadutta Creek from the Mohawk River to West Main Street (New York State Route 5), hence to Cayadutta Street (New York State Route 334), Wemple Avenue and Old Plank Road (New York State Route 30A), hence to Chestnut Street, West Main Street (New York State Route 67), Cayadutta Street, across West State Street (New York State Route 29) to Pleasant Avenue to Walnut Street.



The following map of the delineated is provided for further clarification of the boundaries of the delineated area:









The space must be handicapped accessible, ADA compliant, and the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards, and can be provided by new construction or modification of an existing space. If not a new building, the space offered shall be in a building that has undergone, or will complete by occupancy, modernization or adaptive reuse for the Space with modern conveniences.



The desired space should be contiguous, on no more than one floor (ground floor preferable) and must meet or be able to meet the Department of Veterans Affairs Life Safety codes and other applicable regulations. A 10 year lease (5 years firm) 5 (1 Year Options) will be considered. The VA seeks a modified gross lease that includes, but not limited to the following:



Heating system maintenance and repair Electrical system maintenance and repair

Plumbing maintenance and repair All Utilities: Electricity, Heat, Sewer, Water

Real Estate Taxes Landscaping

Window cleaning Common area supplies

Garbage removal Snow removal

Pest control Lawn Sprinkler

Common area maintenance Site lighting

Insurance Alarm System





Only space that is identified as economically advantageous to the Government will be considered relative to relocation, potential build out and/or rent. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate 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 telecommunications infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. A cost comparison will be performed in relation to the expenses incurred at the current location.



A market survey of the properties offered for lease will be conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs. All interested offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) must provide written acknowledgement NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018; 4:30pm EST.



Other applicable requirements:

Compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act

Parking Minimum 24 or more parking spaces to include 4 Handicapped spaces

Proximity to public transportation (MUST be a public transportation stop)

Proximity to public amenities (stores, restaurants, banks, etc.)

Building cannot be within a 100 year flood plain

Shall be built to VA specifications

Shall be zoned for intended use

Shall not be next to a bar, liquor, gun store or like establishment

Shall meet specific information technology and security requirements



SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Net usable square feet does not include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules and public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. The Government is limited by law (41 C.F.R. 102-73.55) to pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for space. The Government s decision regarding whether to relocate will be based in part on information in response to this advertisement.



Expressions of interest shall include the following:

Building name, address and age

Location of the available space within the building

Rentable Square Feet (RSF) available and expected rental rate per RSF

Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) to be offered and expected rental rate per NUSF

Building ownership information

Amount of parking available on-site; include its cost and indicate whether the expected rental rate includes such required for Government parking (if applicable).

Date of space availability

Energy efficiency and renewable feature existing within the building

Contact information of authorized representative



Expressed interested may be sent electronically to the following e-mail address: Michael.james6@va.gov



Expressions of Interest may also be sent by mail to:



ATTN: Michael Elisha James

St. Albans CLC

179-00 Linden Blvd.

Room D202

Queens, NY 11425

Phone: 718-526-1000 ext 7504



PLEASE BE ADVISED: This is an inquiry only and must not be construed as a guarantee on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease agreement with any interested party. Only properties that can provide the requested space requirement and those that meet applicable government standards will be considered.

Michael Elisha James

Contract Specialist

VISN 2 - Network Contracting Office

SAO East

Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018