X1GZ--Augusta Warehouse RFI

Expression of Interests

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DESIRES TO LEASE SPACE

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research/seeking capable sources from bondable and experienced firms that are classified and registered in www.vip.vetbiz.gov as either Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) that are interested in a forecasted lease project for a warehouse located in Augusta, GA to yield approximately 19,931 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) & 14,764 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) for use as the Augusta Warehouse.

The NAICS Code is 531130, Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units, and the small business size standard is $34 million. Responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for competition restricted to SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC Sec. 8127. Although this notice focuses on SDVOSB and VOSB, we encourage ALL small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes.

The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for this project is:

__ (a) Less than $25,000;

__ (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000;

__ (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000;

__ (d) Between $250,000 and $500,000;

_ (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000;

_X_ (f) Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000;

__ (g) Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000;

__ (h) Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000;

__ (i) Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000;

__ (j) Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000;

__ (k) Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000;

__ (l) More than $100,000,000.

VA makes monthly lease rental payments in arrears upon facility acceptance and may elect to make a single lump-sum payment or amortize over the course of the firm term for specified tenant improvements. VA makes no progress payments during the design or construction/build-out phases of the project.

This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.14 and VA Acquisition Regulation 819.70.

The Delineated Area is as follows:

North: Starting from where North Belair Road crosses Route 28 (Fury s Ferry) traveling Southeast to Riverwatch Parkway heading East to Gun Club Road where it meets Interstate 20 heading East until it intersects Highway 520

West: Starting from where Mike Padgett Highway intersects Route 56 Tobacco Road, heading North to Highway 520, heading Northwest until it crosses Highway 78; heading West until it crosses Jimmie Dyess Parkway; heading North on Jimmie Dyess Parkway (Route 383) until it becomes North Belair Road finally intersecting Evans to Locks Road

South: Starting from where Route 56 Tobacco Road meets Route 56 Doug Barnard Parkway, heading west until it meets Mike Padgett Highway

East: Starting from where Interstate 20 meets Highway 520, heading south to where 520 crosses Route 56 (Doug Barnard Pkwy) heading South until Route 56 meets Rout 56 (Tobacco Road)

The space must be handicapped accessible, ADA compliant, and the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards, and can be provided by new construction or modification of an existing space. If not a new building, the space offered shall be in a building that has undergone, or will complete by occupancy, modernization or adaptive reuse for the Space with modern conveniences.

The desired space should be contiguous, on no more than one floor (ground floor preferable) and must meet or be able to meet the Department of Veterans Affairs Life Safety codes and other applicable regulations. A 20 year lease: (10 years firm) (10 years soft) will be considered.

The VA seeks a modified gross lease that includes, but not limited to the following:

Heating system maintenance and repair

Electrical system maintenance and repair

Plumbing maintenance and repair

All Utilities:

Electricity

Heat

Sewer

Water

Real Estate Taxes

Landscaping

Window cleaning

Common area supplies

Garbage removal

Snow removal

Pest control

Lawn Sprinkler

Common area maintenance

Site lighting

Insurance

Alarm System

Only space that is identified as economically advantageous to the Government will be considered relative to relocation, potential build out and/or rent. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate space that potentially can satisfy the Government's 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. A cost comparison will be performed in relation to the expenses incurred at the current location.

A market survey of the properties offered for lease will be conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs. All interested offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) must provide written acknowledgement NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024; 3:00pm EST.

Other applicable requirements:

Compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act

Parking Minimum 2 or more parking spaces

Proximity to public transportation (MUST be a public transportation stop)

Proximity to public amenities (stores, restaurants, banks, etc.)

Building cannot be within a 100 year flood plain

Shall be built to VA specifications

Shall be zoned for intended use

Shall not be next to a bar, liquor, gun store or like establishment

Shall meet specific information technology and security requirements

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Net usable square feet do not include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules and public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. The Government is limited by law (41 C.F.R. 102-73.55) to pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for space. The Government s decision regarding whether to relocate will be based in part on information in response to this advertisement.

Expressions of interest shall include the following:

Building name, address and age

Location of the available space within the building

Rentable Square Feet (RSF) available and expected rental rate per RSF

Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) to be offered and expected rental rate per NUSF

Building ownership information

Amount of parking available on-site; include its cost and indicate whether the expected rental rate includes such required for Government parking (if applicable).

Date of space availability

Energy efficiency and renewable feature existing within the building

Contact information of authorized representative

Expressed interests may be sent electronically to the following e-mail address: kalisha.baisden@va.gov

PLEASE BE ADVISED: This is an inquiry only and must not be construed as a guarantee on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease agreement with any interested party. Only properties that can provide the requested space requirement and those that meet applicable government standards will be considered.

Kalisha Baisden

Contract Specialist

Network Contracting Office 7