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The Government is requesting an offer to lease approximately 15,900 net rentable square feet of existing office and warehouse space, in the Denton, TX area. A one-year lease with nine (9) one-year opt... The Government is requesting an offer to lease approximately 15,900 net rentable square feet of existing office and warehouse space, in the Denton, TX area. A one-year lease with nine (9) one-year options is intended, with 30-day termination rights for the Government after the end of the initial year. The lease shall be subject to the availability of annually appropriated funds as stated in the attached sample lease for real property. The desired occupancy date is June 2021. Facilities are to be operated by the US Government. This office is to be in a defined geographical area that contains businesses and other establishments that are of a compatible nature. The tenant shall, on an occasional basis, have the right to use the space beyond normal working hours and, if required, on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. This includes the use of elevators, lights, toilet facilities, and, if necessary, heating and air conditioning. Formal proposals are not required for inquiry, but please provide an itemized Rental Proposal Worksheet (RPW). A copy is provided in attachments. A flat rental rate for the entire lease term is preferred. The offer must be inclusive of the following: 1. Interior and exterior maintenance (including plumbing, electrical fixtures, HVAC maintenance, signage maintenance, door locks, fire extinguisher maintenance, pest control, and other minor repairs) in accordance with the General Clauses attached. 2. All real estate taxes and insurance premiums with respect to the leased premises. 3. Common area maintenance. 4. Water, sewer, and trash removal services. 5. Electrical service. 6. Natural gas service (if applicable). The Government requests the Lessor pay in full, or in part, the cost of any improvements, alterations, or other finish-out. The Government will pay any remaining balance as a one-time, lump sum figure following completion of work and acceptance of the space. Lessor/Offeror should obtain bids from at least three qualified contractors. Government appraisers will review bids. Prior to final acceptance and execution of the lease by the Government, in accordance with public law, either a Government-employed or contracted appraiser must complete a fair market rental value appraisal report. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate and prove that the rental and any other consideration paid by the Government for the leased space is consistent with the rentals and other amounts paid by other tenants of the Lessor, if any, who lease similar size and quality of space. Information that is provided by the Lessor will be kept confidential. Location: Space within the delineated area will be given priority. This is more specifically described as a five-mile radius surrounding 3923 Morse St, Denton, TX. Proximity to FEMA regional operational Headquarters will be given priority. Space on either side of these roads/boundaries, as well as space within these boundaries, will be considered. Space in existing buildings will be given primary consideration. Priority will be given to space with on-site parking. Local Representative: The Lessor shall have an on-site building representative, or a locally designated representative available to promptly respond to deficiencies, and to immediately address any emergency situations. General Design Criteria: Space in one building is preferred and will be given priority. Space on ground floor is preferred, and will be given priority. Space on one floor is preferred, and will be given priority. Exterior: All exteriors with suitable force protection standards will be considered. Interior: Floor covering of tile and single piece carpet squares is preferred. Walls will be attached but moveable in design. Communications: All computer and telephone communications wiring, including security features, are to be part of the Lessor’s tenant improvements build-out. Building control locks required with key access. Services: All utilities, janitorial, maintenance and repair to be provided by the Lessor during normal service hours. Normal Service Hours: Services, utilities, and maintenance shall be provided daily, extending from 7 AM to 6 PM, except Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. A full-service lease, with all expenses to be paid by Lessor, including taxes and insurance, is required. RENTABLE SPACE: Rentable space is the area for which a tenant is charged rent. It is determined by the building owner and may vary by city or by building within the same city. The rentable space may include a share of building support/common areas such as elevator lobbies, building corridors, and floor service areas. Floor service areas typically include restrooms, janitor rooms, telephone closets, electrical closets, and mechanical rooms. The rentable space does not include vertical building penetrations and their enclosing walls, such as stairs, elevator shafts, and vertical ducts. Oral or written negotiations will be conducted with offerors within the competitive range. The competitive range, which will be established by the Realty Specialist, will be based on lease costs and other award factors stated in this solicitation. All offerors will be included who have a reasonable chance of being selected for award. Offerors have a chance to submit offers by 29 Jan 21.