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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - 36C24W23Q0047 The CASA GRANDE CBOC currently leases 9124 rentable square feet (RSF) of space at 1876 E Sabin Dr. Casa Grande, AZ known as the Casa Grande CBOC. The Casa Grande ... INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - 36C24W23Q0047 The CASA GRANDE CBOC currently leases 9124 rentable square feet (RSF) of space at 1876 E Sabin Dr. Casa Grande, AZ known as the Casa Grande CBOC. The Casa Grande CBOC’s Lease expires on July 31, 2024. The Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to continue occupancy in accordance with (IAW) the authority outlined in General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM) 570.402 Succeeding Leases. However, the VA is interested in considering alternative space if economically advantageous, and that otherwise the VA intends to pursue a sole source acquisition. The VA will take in consideration the cost of moving, alterations, and other factors when determining whether to relocate.” This is not a request for proposals, only a request for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued. The Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) seeks to lease up to approximately 9124 Rentable Square Foot (RSF) to be used as VA Community Based Out-Patient Clinic in the vicinity of Casa Grande, AZ.. The space will be used for its personnel, clients, equipment and furnishing and provide Primary Care, Mental Health, telehealth, and phlebotomy services. Lease term is 5 years firm and up to 20 years total. Estimated occupancy date is targeted for 2nd quarter 2024 and substantial completion of tenant improvements. Space must be within the following delineated area: Within a 5 mile radius of 1876 E Sabin Dr. Casa Grande, AZ. In addition to the rental consideration, the Government will also factor in tenant improvements and other related costs. Building offered for consideration must NOT be in the 100 years flood plain and MUST be of sound and substantial construction. Building offered must meet all current Federal, State, and local codes and regulations, including, but not limited to fire and life safety, accessibility, OSHA, and seismic protection. Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing and should include the following: Building: Name and address of the Building and Year Built. Landlord: Name and contact information of Landlord and person authorized to act on behalf of the Landlord. Premises: Please describe the Premises, including the total square footage available, when the space will be available for tenant improvement, and proximity to public transportation. Rental Rate: Please provide rate based on a Full - Service Gross basis inclusive of, but not limited to, property taxes, building insurance, utility service, janitorial service, all maintenance and all other operating expenses. If the rent is to escalate, the Government requests rental escalations that are predetermined rather than unknown escalations such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) formula or the like. The Government shall pay rent in arrears. Free Rent/Other Incentives: Please state the free rent and/or any other incentives that Landlord is willing to provide in order to attract the Government to its Building. Any free rent should be spread out over the term of the lease. Operating Expenses: Government shall not be responsible for any increase in operating expenses for the term of the Lease and any extensions thereafter. Tenant Improvements: Please indicate a tenant improvement allowance. Zoning: Please specify the current zoning for the property. Landlord, at Landlord’s sole cost, shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary governmental approvals (zoning variance, CUP, etc.) for Governments use. Parking: Please indicate the number of parking spaces available for Government use Signage: Please specify availability of signage. Base Building: Landlord, in addition to the Tenant Improvements, and at its sole cost and expense, shall provide the Building Core and Shell in full compliance with current local building code including, but not limited to ADA compliance. Please include in your response to this Proposal a detail description of the Building’s core & shell including but not limited to main lobby, elevator lobbies, restrooms, mail room, loading dock, electrical & communication rooms, etc. Structural/Seismic: Please provide Government with a satisfactory structural/seismic evaluation of the building. Telephone, Cable and Fiber Optics: Please specify the presence, and name of the provider for, telephone, fiber and cable currently fed in the property. Please address any known telecommunications facilities issues to include: capacity, restrictions, low voltage permit requirements, building require preferred vendors. In addition, note any alternate telecommunications services used in the project. The Government shall contract separately for telecommunication services. HVAC: Please specify the normal operating hours of the building’s HVAC system and how after-hours use of such would be provided, and at what cost, if any. Fire Sprinklers: Please indicate whether fire sprinklers exist in the premises, if not; please indicate how the Landlord will satisfy this requirement. Security: Please describe any building and/or common area security systems. Response: Please submit your written expression of interest by Dec-13-2023 17:00 PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA to Robert Emanuel, Contracting Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22), 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach, CA 90815; Telephone: 562-766-2343 E-mail: robert.emanuel@va.gov Note: The Government will pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for the space (41 C.F.R. 102.73.55). Usable square feet do not include areas such as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors, and public toilets required by local code). Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement/solicitation. Place of Performance: Casa Grande AZ