Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

Advertisement Expression of Interest Sought The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) currently desires to approximately 16,592 rentable square feet to yield a minimum of 9,990 net usable square feet of... Advertisement Expression of Interest Sought The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) currently desires to approximately 16,592 rentable square feet to yield a minimum of 9,990 net usable square feet of space in Birmingham, AL area for a New VA Call Center. The space can be provided by new construction or modification of suitable existing space. The VA seeks a full-service lease (i.e. all utility, janitorial services, taxes, Cable TV and maintenance costs are to be included in the lease rate). The offered building must be located within the delineated area following boundaries: The building/space must be located NORTH: City Limits of Florence, Alabama SOUTH: City Limits of Muscle Shoals and Tuscumbia, Alabama EAST: City Limits of Muscle Shoals and Florence, Alabama WEST: City Limits of Florence, Sheffield and Tuscumbia, Alabama Offerors must provide evidence that properties are outside the 100-year flood plain. VA staff will conduct a market survey on suitable properties being offered for lease. The lease term requirement is for ten (10) years with five (5) years firm and the space must be available for occupancy by September 30, 2021. The VA seeks a full-service lease (all utility, services, maintenance costs included in rent). On-site parking for a minimum of 50 vehicles is required, 5 of which are to be handicapped accessible in accordance with the VA s Barrier Free Design Guide (PG-18-13) In addition to on-site, secure, illuminated parking. Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing and should include: building name, address and age; net usable square footage available; location of the space within the building; date of space availability to commence tenant improvements; CAD as built floor plans identifying the space offered; parking ratios; loading dock specifications; proximity to public transportation; and information on building ownership. (Note: The VA will pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for space. Usable square footage does not include areas such as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors, and public toilets required by local code). All interested parties should respond to this announcement no later than July 17, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. CST. Please include: name of firm, name of contact person, address, phone and fax numbers and e-mail address. All responses shall be made to the following: Pamela G. Frazier Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office -7 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404 Telephone: 205-554-2000 x 2625 E-Mail: pamela.frazier2@va.gov This is not a Solicitation for Offer, nor is this a Request for Proposal. The VA will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement.