U. S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Lonoke, AR

4/19/2023: ADVERTISEMENT REVISION: The requirements have been updated as follows: ABOA SF Range: increased to 4,915 - 5,161 / NTE RSF increased to 5,898. Due date for EOIs updated to 4/25/2023, 4:00 P.M. CST.

U.S. GOVERNMENT

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

State: Arkansas

City: Lonoke

Delineated Area: City Limits of Lonoke, AR

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 4,517 REVISED: 4,915

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 4,743 REVISED: 5,161

Not To Exceed RSF: 5,421 REVISED: 5,898

Space Type: Office and related space

Parking Spaces (Reserved): 3

Parking Spaces (Non-Reserved): 40

Parking Spaces (Total): 43

Full Term: 10 Years

Firm Term: 5 Years

Option Term: None

Additional Requirements:

• 2,000 Sq. Ft. of secure, fenced ware yard space
• 150 SF of secure exterior storage

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 a flood plain.

The U.S. Government currently occupies office and related space in a building under a lease in Lonoke, Arkansas that will be expiring.  The Government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous.  In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative 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 telecommunication infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime.

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.

9.  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.

* 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.

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: 4:00 P.M. CST on Tuesday, April 25th 

Market Survey (Estimated): TBD based on EOIs received

Send Expressions of Interest to:

Name/Title: Jessica Kata, Lease Contracting Officer

Email Address: Jessica.Kata@usda.gov

Name/Title: Caden Fox, Realty Specialist

Email Address: Caden.Fox@usda.gov