US government seeks sources for leased retail and related space

The US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Fort Worth is seeking to lease approximately 1,135 gross/rentable square feet of existing Class A or B retail space in the Bastrop, Texas area for a Marine Corps Recruiting Office. The ideal space must comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances, meet Department of Defense force protection standards, and include designated or open parking. Expressions of interest must include specific details such as building name and address, as-built floor plan drawing, digital street view photo, rentable and usable square feet, rental rate per square foot, and common area factors. Interested parties should submit their information to Udrika Ramsey at the Fort Worth office by March 31, 2025, with the government emphasizing this is a request for information only, not a solicitation for offers. The evaluation criteria will prioritize total cost, lease service terms, space size compliance, location desirability, space efficiency, building condition, and earliest possible occupancy.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement. The intended lease is for an initial five-year term with 90-day termination rights after the first year, targeting occupancy by September 2025. The space must accommodate 3 permanent personnel and include parking for 2 government vehicles. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the rental proposal worksheet template suggests base rent calculations around $14.95 per square foot. The facility must meet additional requirements, including having an Energy Star label in the most recent year or qualifying for specific exceptions. The government will require the lessor to provide a full-service lease including utilities, maintenance, janitorial services twice weekly, and tenant improvements according to detailed construction specifications.