X1GD--Saginaw Warehouse Succeeding Lease GREX ID DMI12527-001

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking a succeeding lease for the Saginaw Warehouse located at 2650 Schust Road in Saginaw, Michigan. The solicitation requests between 10,000 and 13,725 rentable square feet of contiguous warehouse space, with a minimum of 500 square feet dedicated to office and mechanical areas. The VA will consider alternative spaces within a specified geographic boundary if economically advantageous, though they currently intend to pursue a sole source acquisition with the incumbent lessor. The lease will be awarded based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with proposals due by March 14, 2025. Key evaluation criteria include meeting detailed facility requirements such as a minimum 14-foot clear ceiling height, one loading dock for 53' semi-trucks, 20 parking spaces, and compliance with Facility Security Level II standards.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific small business set-aside designations. The current lease expires on December 7, 2025, and the VA is seeking a 15-year lease term with 10 years firm. The proposed facility must be located within specific geographic boundaries in Saginaw, bounded by Tittabawassee Road, Michigan Avenue, Weiss Street, and Center Road. The lease will cover shell rental rates, tenant improvements, operating costs, and building-specific security costs. Specific requirements include providing weekly janitorial services, maintaining necessary permits, conducting regular building system inspections, and responding to emergency maintenance calls within 60 minutes. The space must be ready for occupancy within 30 days of lease award and cannot be located in a FEMA 100-year flood plain or near incompatible land uses.