REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (LEASING OPPORTUNITY) (Sources Sought) for Sugarland, Texas 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 Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is seeking to lease up to 10,000 net usable square feet (NUSF) of space for use by VA for Primary Care and Mental Health Services in Sugarland, Texas. VA will consider existing space that is built out for medical office space. The information gained from this Sources Sought will be used to assist the Government in determining if this development opportunity can be competitive and/or a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Set-Aside. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. SDVOSBs and VOSBs are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. VA is seeking information on the SDVOSB/VOSB Respondent s qualifications only to confirm the Respondent s capability to perform a minimum of 51% of the development opportunity described in this Notice. The intent of this Notice is to determine if there are qualified lessors including SDVOSB or VOSB that can provide adequate medical office space up to 10,000 NUSF, including adjacent parking, within the Delineated Boundary described below. Net usable square feet does not include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors and public toilets required by local code. Contiguous, first floor space is preferred, but maximum of two locations within the same building will be considered. Space must meet requirements with no to minimal modification. The building must be constructed of masonry, concrete, or steel framing. Buildings submitted will be given a score of Pass or Fail. Buildings that do NOT meet the minimum requirements and are given a failing grade will NOT be considered further and offers for such buildings will NOT be evaluated. For the existing building scenarios an on-site parking lot must accommodate the greater of: (i) local code required pro-rata share of parking allotted to the building for the duration of the lease term or (ii) minimum of fifty (50) dedicated, standard sized, parking spaces. The building and parking area must be fully accessible meeting all requirements of Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, AS KNOWN OR AVAILABLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE, PLEASE PROVIDE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE TO ENABLE VA TO EVALUATE YOUR OFFERED PROPERTY. VA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ELIMINATE A PROPERTY THAT FAILS TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION For All Buildings: Site address or location description and legal description. Location on map demonstrating the site is within the delineated area. Ingress/egress to street(s). Evidence of proper zoning for medical office use. FEMA map evidencing that the property lies outside the 100-year floodplain. Narrative and map depicting proximity to the nearest bus and/or train stop. Access to site from major transportation routes. Brokers, developers, or legal representatives must show written acknowledgement and permission to represent and develop the property. Property Owners and/or developers must provide written proof of ownership or non-contingent control of property at the time of submission of initial bids. Describe any future development affecting the site including neighboring projects and road/public utility line construction. In addition: Responses should be submitted on official letterhead, must include a point of contact and the signature of at least one organization officer. Responses must address the following elements in sufficient detail to highlight the respondent s ability to undertake the scope as set forth in this Sources Sought Notice. Responses must be single spaced with a minimum 12-point Arial font. Based on the NAICS Code identified in the Sources Sought, please state whether your company is: Service Disabled Veteran Small Business* (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business* (Yes / No) Small Business (Yes / No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Large Business (Yes/ No) If your company is SDVOSB and/or VOSB, please attached VIP verification. Existing Buildings: Age of building. Total existing net usable square feet. Site plan depicting the building as is . Block or floor plan of space proposed for offer. Identification on site plan demonstrating location of parking to be dedicated for VA s use. Rentable square footage needed to accommodate the usable square footage required will differ from building to building. Preferred occupancy is required by January 1, 2020. A lease term of 5 years may be considered but is not guaranteed. The area of consideration is defined below: DELINEATED BOUNDARY North: US 59 and Sugar Lakes Dr. East: University Blvd. and Commonwealth Blvd. South: US 59 and Williams Way West: Hwy. 6 and University Blvd. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Shall meet Federal and State Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. Shall be fully serviced. Hours of operation: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, but accessible for VA use 24 hours per day, 7 days per week Shall not be in the 100 year flood plain. Shall not be next to a bar, liquor store or like establishment; Shall not be located near a residential hotel; and Shall not be located near an area where it is known that illegal activities occur such as illegal drugs sales. Is preferred to be located on ground floor, if not, space must be ADA compliant to include elevators Preferred occupancy by January 1, 2020. A market survey of the offered space will be conducted by the VA. Commercial Development and Management Portfolio: Summarize the SDVOSB/VOSB Respondent s similar development / management experience and provide brief descriptions of a project within the Delineated Area that the SDVOSB/VOSB respondent has available for lease, including any associated tenant improvement work, within the last 10 years. Include information such as: name, location, description of building type, number of lease units available (specify market rate, office, industrial, flex, etc.), associated project infrastructure, new construction/renovation, age, the number of years involved with the development, and the role of the SDVOSB/VOSB Respondent. C. Financial Wherewithal: Provide evidence of your firm s financial wherewithal to develop similar premises and attach supporting documentation (Note: Deadline to Submit Responses to Notice Interested offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) shall submit specific information concerning their properties via email to the VA s broker Public Properties (with copy to VA) no later than 4:00 p.m. (CST) on Thursday September 5, 2019; additionally questions can be sent via email An electronic or hard copy of all informational packages shall be sent to: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Central AR Veterans Healthcare System 2200 Ft Roots Drive, Building 41 North Little Rock. AR 72114 ATTN: David Dillinger, Contracting Officer E-Mail:
[email protected] NOTE: This advertisement is not a Request for Lease Proposal (RLP). An RLP may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date. The Government is limited by law (41 C.F.R. 102-73.55) 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 ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE VA WILL NOT REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.