US government wants to lease office space in gainesville, GA

The General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service Central Office is seeking a 10-year lease for approximately 4,406 ABOA square feet of office space in Gainesville, Georgia, specifically for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Taxpayer Assistance Center. The solicitation (RLP 3GA0326) requires a modern, professionally located space within the Central Business District/Downtown area, preferably on the first floor with public transportation access within 1/2 mile. The lease will have a 5-year firm term with 90-day termination rights and requires the building to have an ENERGY STAR label from the most recent year prior to final proposal revisions. Proposals will be evaluated using a lowest-priced technically acceptable methodology, with a tenant improvement allowance of $48.34 per ABOA SF and Building Specific Amortized Capital of $12.00 per ABOA SF. Offers are due by February 7, 2025, with the anticipated lease commencement on October 1, 2026.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for small businesses or disadvantaged groups. The space must include 12 parking spaces and meet rigorous security requirements, including Physical Access Control Systems, Video Surveillance Systems, and Intrusion Detection Systems at a Facility Security Level II. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, Savills Inc. is identified as the authorized broker with a 4.0% commission rate based on the Aggregate Lease Value. The building must accommodate specific technical requirements, including dedicated electrical circuits, telecommunications infrastructure, and sound masking systems for offices and conference rooms. The IRS has strict constraints on building construction, prohibiting any tenant improvement work during tax season (January 1-April 15), and requiring completion by November 24, 2025. The total project area is approximately 5,066 rentable square feet, located in Gainesville, Georgia.