U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) — Notice of Intent to Expand — Office Space in Idaho Falls, ID

The U.S. Government, by and through U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, currently occupies 3,426 SF of office and related space in a building under a lease in Idaho Falls, ID. The Government has identified a need for 963 SF of expansion space and is considering alternative space for the total requirement of 4,389 SF if economically advantageous. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that can potentially 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, and non-productive agency downtime.

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 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 available per local code and be available within four walkable 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 depths, 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 affecting usage.
• Columns cannot exceed two square feet and space between columns and/or walls cannot be less than twenty 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. Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual change floodplain (formerly referred to as “100-year” floodplain). The Government reserves the right to conduct a cost-benefit analysis, including 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.