X-The USDA is interested in Leasing Approximately 4, 547 Useable Square Feet (USF) within the delineated area described herein MN-2009

REQUIREMENT: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency Marshall County Office in Warren, MN, is interested in leasing approximately 4,774 rentable square feet of space. The rentable space shall yield a minimum of 4,330 ANSI/BOMA to a maximum of 4,547 ANSI/BOMA usable square feet of first class, high quality office space and 34 paved parking spaces.



DELINEATED AREA:



To be considered, office location must be within the boundaries of North: Hwy 1, East: Railroad to City Limits, West: Hwy 15, South: 210 St. NW.



Other applicable requirements include:



- Preference will be given to first floor space.



- Others



OCCUPANCY: Occupancy is required by September 1, 2010.



Expressions of Interest must be submitted to the above address by 4:00 PM on October 24, 2009, and must include the following information:



Building name and address and location of the available space within the building.



Rentable square feet available and expected rental rate per rentable square foot, fully serviced.



ANSI/BOMA Office area square feet (OASF) to be offered and expected rental rate per OASF, fully serviced. Indicate whether or not the quoted rental rate includes an amount for tenant improvements and state the amount, if any.



Date of space availability.



Method of rentable space measurement.



Building ownership information.



Amount of parking available on-site and its cost. Include whether expected rental rate includes the cost of the required Government parking (if any).



Energy efficiency and renewable energy features existing within the building.



List of building services provided.



Address all replies to:



Attn: Laura Pommier

Realty Specialist

375 Jackson Street, Suite 400

St. Paul, MN 55101

Telephone: 651-602-7725

Email: laura.pommier@mn.usda.gov



Or to:



Attn: Morrell Jordan

Farm Service Agency

Management Services Division

Property and Facilities Management Branch

1250 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 520

Washington, D.C 20250.

Telephone: 202-205-7832

Fax: 202-690-4790

E-mail: morrell.jordan@wdc.usda.gov

The United States Government Farm Service Agency currently occupies office and related space in a building under lease in Marshall County, MN located at 105 S. Division Street, Warren, Minnesota, that will be expiring March 31, 2010. The Government is seeking to lease approximately 4916 contiguous rentable square feet of office and related space. The rentable space must yield a minimum of 4681 contiguous ANSI/BOMA Office area square feet (OASF). THE GOVERNMENT WILL CONSIDER BUILD-TO-SUIT. The lease term requirement is for 10 years. The space must be available for occupancy by September 1, 2010. First floor space is preferred. The delineated area is Highway 1 on the North, Railroad to City Limits on the East, 210th Street NW on the South and Highway 15 on the West.



Other applicable requirement includes:



Parking: 46 on-site paved parking spaces.



Others.



The Government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous. The Government will use the information it receives in response to this advertisement as a basis to develop a cost-benefit analysis and to determine whether to compete the lease requirement or pursue a sole source justification to remain at its current location. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate space that potentially can satisfy the Governments 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.



For further information contact: Laura Pommier, USDA/FSA Realty Specialist, Minnesota State FSA Office, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55101, Telephone: 651-602-7725 Fax: 651-602-7743 Email: laura.pommier@mn.usda.gov



Written Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 4:00 PM on September 16, 2009, and must include the following information:



1. Building name and address and location of the available space within the building. For build-to-suit include site location.

2. Rentable square feet available and expected rental rate per rentable square foot, fully serviced.

3. ANSI/BOMA Office area square feet (OASF) to be offered and expected rental rate per OASF, fully serviced. Indicate whether or not the quoted rental rate includes an amount for tenant improvements and state the amount, if any.

4. Date of space availability.

5. Method of rentable space measurement.

6. Building ownership information.

7. Amount of parking available on-site and its cost. Include whether expected rental rate includes the cost of the required Government parking (if any).

8. Energy efficiency and renewable energy features existing within the building.

9. List of building services provided.



The Governments decision regarding whether to relocate will be based, in part, on information received in response to this advertisement.



This Is Not A Solicitation For Offer, Nor Is This A Request For Proposal. The Government Will Not Pay For Any Costs Incurred As A Result Of This Advertisement.



Please send written expressions of interest to:



Laura Pommier, Realty Specialist

Address: Minnesota State FSA Office

375 Jackson Street, Suite 400

St. Paul, MN 55101

Telephone: 651-602-7725 Fax: 651-602-7743

Email: laura.pommier@mn.usda.gov



Or to:

Morrell Jordan, Contracting Officer

Address: USDA/FSA/MSD/RPFMB

1250 Maryland Ave, Suite 520

Washington, DC 20250

Telephone: 202-205-7832 Fax: 202-690-4790

Email: morrell.jordan@wdc.usda.gov