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___________ Initials VA COLDWATER CLINIC LEASE RLP 36C25025R0030 ANSWERS TO PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS Can the Government please specify a distance for how close or far from a dispensary the go... ___________ Initials VA COLDWATER CLINIC LEASE RLP 36C25025R0030 ANSWERS TO PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS Can the Government please specify a distance for how close or far from a dispensary the government is willing to be located? Answer: There is no clear, specific distance as to what constitutes close proximity. This would be determined by and in the discretion of the Contracting Officer, as consistently applied. For illustrative purposes, properties where dispensaries are contiguous or directly adjacent across the street would likely be considered as being in close proximity. Would the government be willing to reduce the parking requirement slightly? Answer: The parking requirement will be revised to 60 spaces. Please clarify if this is to be a turnkey procurement or not. The third paragraph under RLP 1.08 (C) conflicts with the turnkey directions. Answer: The RLP, and the Lease contemplated under the RLP, require design intent drawings prior to award. The language under §1.08(C) of the RLP shall read: Should the Offeror be awarded the Lease, the terms of the Lease shall be binding upon the Lessor without regard to any statements contained in this RLP. Lease contemplated by this RLP is a fully serviced, turnkey Lease with rent that covers all Lessor costs including all shell upgrades, TIs, operating costs, real estate taxes, and security upgrades. Rent will be based upon a proposed rental rate per rentable square foot (RSF), limited by the offered rate and the maximum ABOA SF solicited under this RLP. The Tenant Improvements to be delivered by the Lessor shall be based upon information provided with this RLP and Lease, including Agency Specific Requirements (ASR). The Lessor shall design and build the TIs and will be compensated for the TI costs based upon turnkey pricing established under the Lease. Offerors are required to prepare Design Intent Drawings (DIDs) prior to Lease Award [emphasis added]. See Paragraph TURNKEY PRICING WITH DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS PRIOR TO AWARD for further details. Is there any flexibility on amenities? Answer: §1.05(C) is deleted in its entirety. Please clarify how the government would like to receive the volumes. Paragraph 3.02 lists three volumes and specifies what should be included in each, but Paragraph 4.08 also lists volumes and specifies which should be included in each. Should we have a 3.02 Volume I, II, and III, and a 4.08 Volume I-V? Answer: Prospective offerors may title their documents referencing the applicable RLP Section, the Volume, and the Proposal Section Header, e.g., [Entity Name] §3.02 Volume 1-Offering Entity Forms. Emails may contain the subject line RLP 36C25025R0030 [Entity Name] Proposal: [RLP Section], Volume [X]-[Proposal Section Header] Is a Phase 1 Environmental Study required on initial submission? Answer: Prospective offerors shall include copies of the contracts for such services with initial proposals. However, those services shall be completed and documents/reports submitted with final proposals prior to award. Please confirm that, as stated in the written proposal, multi-tenant new construction is being considered, while single-tenant new construction is not. Answer: Yes, as stated in §1.04(1) of the RLP, the VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. However, existing space within a single tenant building is preferred. Can the Agency clarify the correct intended Lease Term Commencement/Occupancy date? Answer: The intended Lease Term Commencement /Occupancy Date is to be as soon as Construction and/or Tenant Improvements have been substantially completed and an issued certificate of Occupancy has been issued. The date stated will fluctuate based upon the award date and timelien for construction and tenant improvements Can the Agency clarify the intent of the multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only language? Are new builds acceptable for this project? Answer: New Builds are acceptable. The LDN in the ASRs is outdated. Can the Agency clarify if the Offeror should use the LDN from 2022 or 2024? Answer: Offerors shall use the most current version of the LDN. Can the Agency delete LEEDS and LBC language and match the Lease to the RLP Green Globes requirements? Answer: At award, the Lease will be finalized to reference Green Globes as the requirement or standard. Section 4 1.2 Item B. of Exhibit B ASR states, Work schedule shall be from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, (or as requested by the LCO), Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday. Can the Agency clarify that there will be Saturday hours at the facility? Is a cleaner required to always be on site during business hours or on call as needed? Answer: No, Saturday cleaning is not required. The facility will need to be cleaned after working hours on Friday, before the clinic opens Monday morning. The Lease describes the shell HVAC as .75 cfms per ABOA sf. We have often seen the VA ask for all HVAC to be in the shell cost. Can you please verify that the Lessor is only responsible for .75 cfms of HVAC for the shell. Answer; Yes, 75% shell for HVAC and 25% TI Will the VA consider an extension of the due date for initial offers? Answer: An extension is not being considered at this time.

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 36C25025R0030. Readvertisement to increase sq footage advertised under original notice . The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for 10,000 American... SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 36C25025R0030. Readvertisement to increase sq footage advertised under original notice . The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for 10,000 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) Office Area (ABOA) Square Feet of Medical Clinic Space in the area of Coldwater, MI. Notice: This advertisement is a notice of a potential opportunity. This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. The purpose of this advertisement is to identify potential sources and suitable locations and is not intended to pre-qualify or disqualify any potential offers. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement. The Government cannot provide any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of contents of the furnished information found within this advertisement; Government is under no responsibility to respond to and is unable to answer any inquiries regarding this advertisement. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement. The NAICS Code is 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, and the small business size standard is $41.5 Million. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is also conducting pre solicitation market research, seeking capable sources that are classified and registered at the SBA Dynamic Small Business (SBA DSBS) at https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm as either Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that are interested in leasing space to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement. Contracting Office Address: Kevin Adkins, (317) 988 1544, Network Contracting Office 10, Suite 325 - 8888 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to lease 10,000 ABOA Square Feet (SF) of medical office space and up to 70 parking spaces for use by the VA as a Consolidated Medical Clinic in the delineated area explained below within Coldwater, Michigan. The space shall be located within the delineated area stated below. VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. ABOA is generally defined as the space remaining once common areas, lessor areas, and non-programmatic areas required by code are deducted from the rentable square feet of the facility. ABOA does not include areas such as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. VA will provide all detailed definitions, should a solicitation for offers or request for proposals be issued for this project. Lease Term: Up to 20 Years Delineated Area: To receive consideration, submitted properties must be located within the area described below, which is bound by the following roads or must front on any of the following boundary lines: North Boundary: Narrows Road, N Union City Road, E State Street, State Road South Boundary: E Fenn Road, N Fiske Road, Dorrance Road, N Freemont Road, Rawson Road East Boundary: Ridge Road West Boundary: River Road, Hwy 12, M86, Wheeler Road, Bater Road, Butcher Road The attached map of the delineated area is provided for further clarification of the boundaries of the delineated area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (1) Offered Space shall be located on a single floor within one building; located on the Ground level or first (1st) floor. VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. However, existing space within a single tenant building is preferred. (2) Bifurcated sites, inclusive of parking, are not permissible. (3) The following space configurations will not be considered: Space with atriums, extremely long or narrow runs of space (more than twice as long as wide), irregularly shaped space configurations or other unusual building features adversely affecting usage. (4) Column size shall not exceed two (2) feet square and space between columns and/or walls shall not be less than twenty (20 ) feet (5) Offered space shall not be a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain, formerly referred to as 100-year floodplain. (6) Offered space shall be zoned for VA s intended use. (7) Offered space will not be considered if located in close proximity to a property with incompatible uses, including but not limited to the following uses: liquor establishments, Cannabis dispensaries, drug and alcohol treatment centers, correctional facilities, establishments where firearms are sold/discharged, railroad tracks, or within flight paths. (8) Offered space will not be considered if located in close proximity to residential neighborhoods or industrial areas. (9) Space will not be considered where apartment space or other living quarters are located within the same building. (10) Offered space must be located in close proximity to amenities including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, pharmacies, and shopping. (11) Offered space must be easily accessible to multiple major roadways which provide multiple routes of travel; (12) A subway, light rail, or bus stop shall be located within the immediate vicinity of the Building, but generally not exceeding a safely accessible, walkable 2,640 feet from the principal functional entrance of the building; (13) Structured parking under the space is not permissible. (14) Offered space must meet Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the solicitation for offers or requests for proposals. (15) A fully serviced lease is required. (16) Offered space must be compatible with VA s intended use. All submissions should include the following information: (1) Name and address of current property owner; (2) Address or described location of building; (3) A statement as to whether the building lies within the Delineated Area; (4) Location on map, demonstrating the building lies within the Delineated Area; (5) Description of ingress/egress to the building from a public right-of-way; (6) Description of the uses of adjacent properties; (7) FEMA map of location evidencing floodplain status; (8) A description of any planned land development or construction that will affect the site, including neighboring projects and road/utility line construction; (9) Site plan depicting the property boundaries, building, and parking; (10) Floor Plan, Parking Plan and ABOA/RSF/NUSF, of proposed space; (11) A document indicating the type of zoning; (12) A description of any changes to the property necessary to be compatible with VA s intended use; (13) Building owners shall provide evidence of ownership. Non-owners (e.g. prospective developers/lessors) submitting a building shall provide evidence of permission or authority granted by property owner to submit the building to VA for development; (14) Any information related to title issues, easements, and restrictions on the use of the building; (15) A statement indicating the current availability of utilities serving the proposed space or property. (16) If you are qualified as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings with a small business size standard of $41.5 million, please read the below attachment, entitled, VOSB or SDVOSB Status . You are invited, but not required to submit a Capabilities Statement; All interested parties must respond to this advertisement via e-mail no later than Friday May 30 , at 12:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME to: Kevin Adkins- kevin.adkins@va.gov Market Survey (Estimated): June 2025 Occupancy (Estimated): 2026 Attachment - VOSB or SDVOSB Status This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, and the small business size standard is $41.5 million. Responses to this notice will assist in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC § 8127. The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for this project is: __ (a) Less than $25,000; __ (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000; (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000; __ (d) Between $250,000 and $500,000; __ (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000; (f) Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000; X (g) Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000; __ (h) Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000; ---- (i) Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000; __ (j) Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000; __ (k) Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000; __ (l) More than $100,000,000. VA makes monthly rental payments in arrears upon facility acceptance and may elect to make a single lump-sum payment or amortize over the course of the firm term for specified tenant improvements. VA makes no progress payments during the design or construction/build-out phases of the project. Project Requirements: This Sources Sought Notice seeks information from Potential Offerors who are capable of successfully performing a lease contract, including design and construction of the facility described above, for a term of Twenty (20) years, inclusive of all options, as well as all maintenance and operation requirements for the duration of the lease term, at a fair and reasonable price. SDVOSB and VOSB firms are invited to provide information to contribute to the market research for this project. SDVOSB and VOSB firms must be registered in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. All business concerns must have the technical skills and financial capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements. Capabilities Statement Will Include: 1. Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, Experian Business Identification Number, and e-mail address; 2. Evidence of SDVOSB or VOSB status through registration at SBA Dynamic Small Business (SBA DSBS) at https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm 3. Evidence of ability to offer as a small business under NAICS Code 531120 and listing in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov ), including a copy of the representations and certifications made in that system; 4. A summary describing up to three (3) projects of similar size and scope completed in the past five (5) years that demonstrate your company s experience designing, constructing, and managing Federal leased facilities or health care facilities relevant to the project described above. (3-page limit); 5. Evidence of at least a conditional commitment of funds in an amount necessary to prepare the Space. If desired, the company may also submit a narrative describing its capability. All business concerns are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement if they are interested in participating in this project.

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 36C25025R0030. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for 5,833 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANS... SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 36C25025R0030. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for 5,833 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) Office Area (ABOA) Square Feet of Medical Clinic Space in the area of Coldwater, MI. Notice: This advertisement is a notice of a potential opportunity. This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. The purpose of this advertisement is to identify potential sources and suitable locations and is not intended to pre-qualify or disqualify any potential offers. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement. The Government cannot provide any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of contents of the furnished information found within this advertisement; Government is under no responsibility to respond to and is unable to answer any inquiries regarding this advertisement. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement. The NAICS Code is 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, and the small business size standard is $41.5 Million. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is also conducting market research, seeking capable sources that are classified and registered at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ as either Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that are interested in leasing space to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement. Contracting Office Address: Kevin Adkins, (317) 988 1544, Network Contracting Office 10, Suite 325 - 8888 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to lease 5,833 ABOA Square Feet (SF) of medical office space and 36 parking spaces for use by the VA as a Consolidated Medical Clinic in the delineated area explained below within Coldwater, Michigan. The space shall be located within the delineated area stated below. VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. ABOA is generally defined as the space remaining once common areas, lessor areas, and non-programmatic areas required by code are deducted from the rentable square feet of the facility. ABOA does not include areas such as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. VA will provide all detailed definitions, should a solicitation for offers or request for proposals be issued for this project. Lease Term: Up to 20 Years Delineated Area: To receive consideration, submitted properties must be located within the area described below, which is bound by the following roads or must front on any of the following boundary lines: North Boundary: Narrows Road, N Union City Road, E State Street, State Road South Boundary: E Fenn Road, N Fiske Road, Dorrance Road, N Freemont Road, Rawson Road East Boundary: Ridge Road West Boundary: River Road, Hwy 12, M86, Wheeler Road, Bater Road, Butcher Road The attached map of the delineated area is provided for further clarification of the boundaries of the delineated area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (1) Offered Space shall be located on a single floor within one building; located on the Ground level or first (1st) floor. VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. However, existing space within a single tenant building is preferred. (2) Bifurcated sites, inclusive of parking, are not permissible. (3) The following space configurations will not be considered: Space with atriums, extremely long or narrow runs of space (more than twice as long as wide), irregularly shaped space configurations or other unusual building features adversely affecting usage. (4) Column size shall not exceed two (2) feet square and space between columns and/or walls shall not be less than twenty (20 ) feet (5) Offered space shall not be a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain, formerly referred to as 100-year floodplain. (6) Offered space shall be zoned for VA s intended use. (7) Offered space will not be considered if located in close proximity to a property with incompatible uses, including but not limited to the following uses: liquor establishments, Cannabis dispensaries, drug and alcohol treatment centers, correctional facilities, establishments where firearms are sold/discharged, railroad tracks, or within flight paths. (8) Offered space will not be considered if located in close proximity to residential neighborhoods or industrial areas. (9) Space will not be considered where apartment space or other living quarters are located within the same building. (10) Offered space must be located in close proximity to amenities including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, pharmacies, and shopping. (11) Offered space must be easily accessible to multiple major roadways which provide multiple routes of travel; (12) A subway, light rail, or bus stop shall be located within the immediate vicinity of the Building, but generally not exceeding a safely accessible, walkable 2,640 feet from the principal functional entrance of the building; (13) Structured parking under the space is not permissible. (14) Offered space must meet Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the solicitation for offers or requests for proposals. (15) A fully serviced lease is required. (16) Offered space must be compatible with VA s intended use. All submissions should include the following information: (1) Name and address of current property owner; (2) Address or described location of building; (3) A statement as to whether the building lies within the Delineated Area; (4) Location on map, demonstrating the building lies within the Delineated Area; (5) Description of ingress/egress to the building from a public right-of-way; (6) Description of the uses of adjacent properties; (7) FEMA map of location evidencing floodplain status; (8) A description of any planned land development or construction that will affect the site, including neighboring projects and road/utility line construction; (9) Site plan depicting the property boundaries, building, and parking; (10) Floor Plan, Parking Plan and ABOA/RSF/NUSF, of proposed space; (11) A document indicating the type of zoning; (12) A description of any changes to the property necessary to be compatible with VA s intended use; (13) Building owners shall provide evidence of ownership. Non-owners (e.g. prospective developers/lessors) submitting a building shall provide evidence of permission or authority granted by property owner to submit the building to VA for development; (14) Any information related to title issues, easements, and restrictions on the use of the building; (15) A statement indicating the current availability of utilities serving the proposed space or property. (16) If you are qualified as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings with a small business size standard of $41.5 million, please read the below attachment, entitled, VOSB or SDVOSB Status . You are invited, but not required to submit a Capabilities Statement; All interested parties must respond to this advertisement via e-mail no later than December 10, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME to: Kevin Adkins- kevin.adkins@va.gov Market Survey (Estimated): January 2025 Occupancy (Estimated): 2026 Attachment - VOSB or SDVOSB Status This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, and the small business size standard is $41.5 million. Responses to this notice will assist in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC § 8127. The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for this project is: __ (a) Less than $25,000; __ (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000; (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000; __ (d) Between $250,000 and $500,000; __ (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000; (f) Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000; X (g) Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000; __ (h) Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000; ---- (i) Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000; __ (j) Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000; __ (k) Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000; __ (l) More than $100,000,000. VA makes monthly rental payments in arrears upon facility acceptance and may elect to make a single lump-sum payment or amortize over the course of the firm term for specified tenant improvements. VA makes no progress payments during the design or construction/build-out phases of the project. Project Requirements: This Sources Sought Notice seeks information from Potential Offerors who are capable of successfully performing a lease contract, including design and construction of the facility described above, for a term of fifteen (15) years, inclusive of all options, as well as all maintenance and operation requirements for the duration of the lease term, at a fair and reasonable price. SDVOSB and VOSB firms are invited to provide information to contribute to the market research for this project. SDVOSB and VOSB firms must be registered in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. All business concerns must have the technical skills and financial capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements. Capabilities Statement Will Include: 1. Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, Experian Business Identification Number, and e-mail address; 2. Evidence of SDVOSB or VOSB status through registration at SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ 3. Evidence of ability to offer as a small business under NAICS Code 531120 and listing in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov ), including a copy of the representations and certifications made in that system; 4. A summary describing up to three (3) projects of similar size and scope completed in the past five (5) years that demonstrate your company s experience designing, constructing, and managing Federal leased facilities or health care facilities relevant to the project described above. (3-page limit); 5. Evidence of at least a conditional commitment of funds in an amount necessary to prepare the Space. If desired, the company may also submit a narrative describing its capability. All business concerns are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement if they are interested in participating in this project.