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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) COMPETITION FOR LEASE LOCATION The VA currently occupies 11,232 rentable square feet (RSF) of space at 2600 Memorial Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801. In making this dete... DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) COMPETITION FOR LEASE LOCATION The VA currently occupies 11,232 rentable square feet (RSF) of space at 2600 Memorial Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801. In making this determination, the VA will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate space that potentially can satisfy the VA 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. The space must be on no more than one floor, and contiguous, provide no less than 11,000 net usable sq. feet of space. On-site parking for 80 vehicles is required at no cost. A fully serviced lease for up to 20 years with the government having 90-day termination rights will be considered after 10 years. Occupancy required by FY 22. For space to be eligible all the following criteria must be met; 1. The space to be leased is for. 2. The lease term will not exceed August 30, 2043. No options, additional soft term, or future extensions will be given. 3. The space to be leased shall not exceed 12,000 Rentable Square Feet. 4. The average annual rent, excluding operating costs, must not exceed $255,000. 5. Government will have a 90-day termination clause with written notice. 6. The space to be leased will require renovation and or tenant improvement, such as light architectural finishes, painting, additional walls, cubical installation and security enhancements. Further clarification is being developed to say - bare Minimum Tenant Improvements (TIs) - for As Built medical office space Leases are those cosmetic repairs and refreshes of finishes to bring the facility to a maintained as designed condition. All repairs and refreshes must be completed by acceptance of premise. 7. Structural changes are to be planned or allowed. 8. The space to be leased is a commercial facility that will need minor constructive alterations. There can be post-award alterations of leased space approved for these administrative offices. 9. Offerors must be prepared to provide evidence that properties are outside the 100-year flood plain. 10. Occupancy required on or around Sep 15, 2022. 11. Location Brownwood, Texas: o Delineated area street boundaries are: § North: Stephen F. Austin Ave § East: Custer Rd § South: Morris Sheppard Dr. § West: US Route 377 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 (40 USC 278a) to pay no more than the appraised fair rental value for space. RESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT THE VA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO AWARD A LEASE BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT. A market survey of properties offered for lease will be conducted by the VA. Interested Offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) should contact Wallace Taylor by email no later than 1:00 PM CTS, 19 August 2022, wallace.taylor@va.gov.