X1AZ--Pickwick Center Succeeding Lease (VA-26-00000134)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking a lease for office, medical, flex, and commercial space in Birmingham, Alabama through solicitation number 36C24426R0032, titled the Pickwick Center Succeeding Lease. The procurement is for 8,300 rentable square feet of fully serviced, turnkey space within a designated downtown area, with the lessor responsible for all costs including shell upgrades, tenant improvements, operating expenses, real estate taxes, and security upgrades. Key requirements include locating the space in a modern building with a facade of stone, marble, brick, stainless steel, or aluminum; providing 80 reserved parking spaces; achieving Energy Independence and Security Act compliance with a potential ENERGY STAR label within 18 months of occupancy; and meeting comprehensive security requirements consistent with Facility Security Level II standards, including specific cybersecurity protections for building and access control systems. The government will award the lease to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced technically acceptable proposal based on present value price analysis. Proposals are due on January 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, and inquiries should be directed to Joel Garceau at joel.garceau@va.gov or 412-654-0530.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside and does not identify any current incumbents or contractors. The lease will be for a 120-month total term consisting of 36 months firm and 84 months soft, with the government retaining 60-day termination rights, commencing on April 1, 2026, or upon acceptance of premises, whichever is later. While specific award value ranges are not explicitly stated in the solicitation notice, offerors must submit detailed financial commitments along with documentation of zoning compliance, ownership evidence, scaled floor plans, and energy efficiency certifications. The prevailing wage rates applicable to any construction work performed are detailed in the Department of Labor wage determination for Jefferson County, Alabama, ranging from $12.22 to $35.25 per hour depending on trade classification, with an effective date of January 30, 2022. The place of performance is Birmingham, AL 35205, specifically at 2012 Magnolia Ave South, Suite 200, on the second floor.