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10/8/2024 CANCELLATION OF THE SOLICITATION. Cancel solicitation in accordance with FAR 15.206(e) - there is an ongoing need for this procurement in this location, however, there will be a significant ... 10/8/2024 CANCELLATION OF THE SOLICITATION. Cancel solicitation in accordance with FAR 15.206(e) - there is an ongoing need for this procurement in this location, however, there will be a significant change in requirements that will require re-issuance of the solicitation. Solictation Amendment 3 (9/16/2024): Extended response deadline to 9/27/2024. Solictation Amendment 2 (8/16/2024): Extended response deadline to 9/23/2024. Solictation Amendment 1 (7/29/2024): Extended response deadline to 9/3/2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space: Location Info: City, State: Forest Hill, MD County: Harford Delineated Area: (See attached map for reference) N: INTERSECTION OF RT. 24 AND 165, FOLLOW RT. 165/PYLESVILLE RD., RT. 543/ADY RD., 440/DUBLIN RD., ENDING AT RT. 136. E: RT. 136/WHITEFORD RD. TURNS INTO RT. 136/PRIESTFORD RD., ENDING AT RT. 22. S: RT. 22/E. CHURCHVILLE RD., RT. 22/FULFORD AVE. TURNS INTO BALTIMORE PIKE, ENDING AT RT. 24. W: RT. 24/VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, RT. 1/BEL AIR BYPASS, VALE RD., GRAFTON SHOP RD., JARRETTSVILLE RD., RT. 24/ROCKS RD., ENDING AT RT. 165. Space Info: Minimum Usable Square Feet (ABOA): 4948 Maximum Usable Square Feet (ABOA): 5195 Maximum Rentable Square Feet (RSF): 5937 Space Type: Office and Related Space Parking Info: Reserved Parking Spaces for Government Vehicles: 5 (This count includes spaces for EVSE parking) Reserved Parking Spaces for Visitors: 5 Non-reserved Parking Spaces for Employees (for use at no charge to the Government): 18 Term Info: Full Term: 20 Years Firm Term: 5 Years Non-Firm Term: 15 Years Termination Rights: 120 days in whole or in part, after the Firm Term Option Term: None Additional Requirements: FIRST FLOOR SPACE IS PREFERRED. SPACE SHALL BE CONTIGUOUS. SUB-LEASES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PARKING AREA SHALL BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE TRUCKS WITH TRAILERS, AT ENTRANCES, EXITS, AND DRIVES AS WELL AS IN THE AVAILABLE PARKING LOCATIONS, OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE EQUIVALENT TRAILER ACCOMMODATION APPROVED BY THE USDA LCO. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION: SPACE SHALL HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR (2) DUAL-PORT, LEVEL 2 CHARGING STATIONS. THE STATION ITSELF SHALL BE SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY THE GOVERNMENT, BUT THE POWER, SITE PAD, BOLLARDS, AND SIGNAGE SHALL BE PROVIDED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED UNDER THE LEASE. IT IS THE INTENT THE THE LESSOR WOULD CONTRACT WITH THE EVSE STATION VENDOR ONCE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC TO THE EVSE STATION VENDOR AT A RATE NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE EVSE VENDOR AND THE LESSOR. THE USDA WILL HOUSE (2) FIRE SAFES ON PREMISES (ROUGHLY 32X22 AND 18X31); THE FLOOR STRUCTURE SHALL BE CAPABLE OF ACCOMMODATING THIS LOAD. WHERE THERE IS INCUMBENT SPACE, PHASED CONSTRUCTION FOR SPACE UPGRADES WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENABLE CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION. THE GOVERNMENT WISHES TO LEASE SPACE IN AN EXISTING BUILDING, OR IN A BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR THE GOVERNMENT’S USE. OFFERED SPACE MUST MEET, OR INCLUDE PLANS TO RENOVATE TO MEET, GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS PER THE TERMS OF THE LEASE. THE SPACE OFFERED, ITS LOCATION, AND ITS SURROUNDINGS MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENDED USE. A FULLY SERVICED LEASE IS REQUIRED. OFFERED SPACE AND SITES SHALL NOT BE IN THE 1% ANNUAL CHANCE (100-YEAR) FLOOD PLAIN. ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES MAY BE LOCATED ON-SITE AND/OR WITHIN 1/4 OF A MILE OF THE PREMISES, PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBLE. PREFERRED FIRST FLOOR, CONTIGUOUS SPACE THAT MEETS ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THE USDA IS SELF-REPRESENTING AND DOES NOT PAY FINDER’S FEES OR COMMISSIONS. THE LEASE SHALL ONLY BE AWARDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY, LLC, OR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP WHO OWNS THE BUILDING AND / OR LAND ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEASE CONTACT (OR THE PROPOSED OWNER OF THE BUILDING AND / OR LAND, IF THE PARTY DOES NOT YET OWN THE SPACE BUT HAS A VALID CONDITIONAL SALES AGREEMENT IN PLACE). THE SAM REGISTRATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS LEASE AWARD MUST BE IN THE NAME OF THE LEASE AWARDEE; AWARD WILL NOT BE MADE TO AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE COMPANY. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE NEGOTIATING AND SIGNING AUTHORITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY, LLC, OR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP WHO OWNS THE BUIDLING AND / OR LAND ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEASE CONTRACT, BUT THE LEASE MUST BE IN THE NAME OF THE PROPERTY OWNER (OR PROPOSED OWNER, WHERE A VALID CONDITION SALES AGREEMENT EXISTS). Timeline Info: Initial Offer Due Date: 8/2/2024 Lease Award Date (Estimated): 3/15/2025 Any submission received without documentation of ownership and/or written authorization to represent owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received. This documentation must be received on or before the due date for Expressions of Interest. In cases where an agent is representing multiple entities, written acknowledgement/ permission from each entity to represent multiple interest parties for the same submission must be submitted prior to the Expressions of Interest due date. To submit an offer in response to a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP), the offeror must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov. SAM registration will be a minimum requirement to submit a formal proposal in response to the RLP. It is strongly recommended that potential offerors register, verify, and/or renew their SAM registration on SAM.gov as soon as possible. Send Offer to Government Contacts: Lease Contracting Officer: Heather Schmitt Phone Number: 724-482-5288 Email Address: Heather.Schmitt@usda.gov ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name/Title: Zisa Lubarov-Walton | Realty Specialist Email Address: Zisa.Lubarov-Walton@usda.gov Notice: The Government will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement.

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*****This Advertisement was originally posted on 5/11/23, and is being reposted due to changes in the requirements as detailed below. **** Advertisement USDA FPAC-BC U.S. GOVERNMENT Department of Agri... *****This Advertisement was originally posted on 5/11/23, and is being reposted due to changes in the requirements as detailed below. **** Advertisement USDA FPAC-BC U.S. GOVERNMENT Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space: LOCATION REQUIREMENTS State: MD City: Forest Hill DELINEATED AREA REQUIREMENTS Delineated Area: NORTHERN: Intersection of Rt. 24 and 165, follow Rt. 165/Pylesville Rd., Rt. 543/Ady Rd., 440/Dublin Rd., ending at Rte. 136. EASTERN: Rte. 136/Whiteford Rd. turns into Rte. 136/Priestford Rd., ending at Rte. 22. SOUTHERN: Rte. 22/E. Churchville Rd, Rte. 22/Fulford Ave. turns into Baltimore Pike, ending at Rt. 24 WESTERN: Rte. 24/Veterans Memorial Hwy, Rte. 1/Bel Air Bypass, Vale Rd., Grafton Shop Rd., Jarrettsville Rd., Rt. 24/Rocks Rd., ending at Rt. 165. SPACE REQUIREMENTS Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 4,948 Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 5,195 Maximum Sq. Ft. (RSF): 5,937 Space Type: Office Space PARKING REQUIREMENTS Electric Vehicle Charging: Lessor shall provide infrastructure for two (2) Government supplied, installed, and maintained 2-Port, Level II EVS Charging Stations (ie – power that can be individually metered, site pad, bollards, and signage) Reserved Parking Spaces for Government Vehicles: 5 Reserve parking for Government Vehicles Reserved Parking Spaces for Customers: 5 Reserve Parking for Customers Non-Reserved Parking Spacing (Total): 18 Non-Reserved Parking Spaces One of the reserved parking spaces shall be large enough to accommodate one large, farm-type vehicles with trailers. The parking lot shall have pull-through capabilities and shall not be obstructed by adjacent building/ tenant usage. LEASE TERM REQUIREMENTS Full Term: Up to 20 years Firm Term: Up to 10 years Termination Rights: 120 days ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE OFFERED SPACE: Two (2) fire safes will be placed in the premises (approximate dimensions 32 X 22 and 18 X 31) Where there is incumbent space, phased construction for space upgrades will be required to enable continuity of operations during construction. The space offered, its location, and its surrounding areas must be compatible with the Government’s intended use. Space will not be considered where any living quarters are located within the building. Space shall not be located near establishments whose primary operation is the sale of alcoholic beverages, firearms sold/ discharged, or where there are tenants related to drug treatment or detention facilities. Subleases are not acceptable. First floor space is preferred. Office space must be contiguous, on one floor. If space offered is above the ground level, then at least one (1) accessible elevator will be required. The Government will have access to the Space 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays). BUILDING REQUIREMENTS Offered space must meet the Government’s requirements for fire safety, accessibility, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease; upgrades may be required to meet these needs. A fully serviced lease is required. All services, janitorial services, utilities shall be provided as part of the rental consideration. Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance (formally 100-year) flood plain. TELECOMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).). For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B. REQUIRED DUE DATES Expressions of Interest Due: April 24th, 2024 Market Survey (Estimated): Approximately 45 days after Expressions of Interest Due Date Occupancy (Estimated): TBD – Depends on many factors including the renovations required SAM.GOV REQUIREMENTS Entities not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov, are advised to start the registration process as soon as possible if intending to submit an offer for possible lease award. HOW TO RESPOND/ EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Provide the owners name, address, business address (if applicable), email, and telephone number. If the offeror is not the owner, provide the offeror name, address, business address (if applicable), email, and telephone number If offeror is not the owner of the building, an authorization letter signed by owner to represent owner for property will be required. * If existing building, building name and address, and location of the available space within the Building, along with building site/ lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions shown) reflecting the Space that is being offered. If new construction, site/aerial plans or building site/lot plans showing the location of the proposal land, along with the parcel number (if part of multiple parcels, all parcel numbers associated with the proposed land). Adjacent streets showing proposed ingress/egress shall be shown on the plans. Rentable square feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered. Date of space availability. Amount of/type of parking available on-site. Photos of the space or site being submitted, or permission for Market Survey participants to photograph the space or site. For existing buildings, provide information on condition of building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan. Alternatively, provide a copy of a recent commercial building inspection or appraisal. Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements. For new construction or properties requiring expansion of the footprint of the building, confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet National Environmental Protection Act of 1969 (NEPA) Requirements. * As mentioned in #3 above, any submission received without written authorization to represent owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received. In cases where an agent is representing multiple entities, written acknowledgement/permission from each entity to represent multiple interest parties for the same submission must be submitted prior to the Expressions of Interest due date. SEND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO: Name/Title: Heather Schmitt, Lease Contracting Officer - Heather.Schmitt@usda.gov Name/ Title: Zisa Lubarov-Walton, Realty Specialist - Zisa.lubarov-Walton@usda.gov GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION Name/Title: Heather Schmitt, Lease Contracting Officer - Heather.Schmitt@usda.gov Name/ Title: Zisa Lubarov-Walton, Realty Specialist - Zisa.lubarov-Walton@usda.gov