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Notice ID:36C24121R0072
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) desires to lease space in HARTFORD, CONNETICUT to accommodate approximately 4915 to 5,120 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) for use as a Veter...
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) desires to lease space in HARTFORD, CONNETICUT to accommodate approximately 4915 to 5,120 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) for use as a Veterans Center. The new space would replace and expand a Veterans Center that the VA has occupied for more than 10 years. VA plans to conduct an open-market competition for the new space. The space must be either a freestanding building or a space within an existing building. The space must be located on the ground floor. On-site parking with 20 spaces is required including 2 designated ADA compliant spaces. A lease for up to 20 years, with 5 years firm is contemplated. Term to be finalized prior to lease award. Occupancy is desired as soon as possible All space must be handicapped accessible in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (41 CFR 101-19.6, App.A). This will be a full-service lease including heat, electricity, water, snow removal, trash, toilet supplies, janitorial services and supplies. The space to be considered shall be within the Hartford, CT delineated area as follows: (see attached---Delineated Map). Offerors must provide evidence that properties are outside the 100-year flood plain. VA reserves the right to conduct a formal market survey of prospective properties. Interested offerors (owners of their legal representatives) should contact Laura Taylor by email or letter no later than 5:00 PM EST on 16 February 2021 at the following address: Laura Taylor, Leasing Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office (NCO 1) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Eagle 3 623 Atwells Avenue, UNCAS Building 3rd Floor Room 302 Providence, RI 02909-2472 OR Laura.Taylor6@va.,gov RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE Name of building an address Available net usable square feet Contact information for owner or authorized agent Drawings of space Name, floor and address of the proposed property Pictures of property Proximity to Public Transportation Net Usable square feet does not include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules and public corridors toilets required by local code. The VA is limited by law (41 C. F. R. section 102.73.55 to acquire leases) on the most favorable basis to the Federal Government, at charges consistent with prevailing market rates for comparable facilities in the community The VA will provide a complete lease package to offerors that appear capable of meeting its space requirement. That package includes a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP/solicitation), Lease and related documents. Please Note: This posting is not a solicitation for offer, nor is it a request for proposals. A solicitation for offer may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date. Only the information listed above should be provided in response. The VA will not enter into any sublease or ground lease. All offerors that want the VA to enter into a sublease or ground lease will not be considered. BE ADVISED THAT VA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO AWARD A LEASE BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS POSTING
