X--Pittsfield MA CBOC Lease

Page 1 of 3 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Is Seeking to Lease Clinical Space NOTE: This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. Description: The VA is seeking to lease space for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Pittsfield MA within the boundaries established below. The new space would replace and expand an existing CBOC. The space must be on no more than two contiguous floors, one floor is preferred, and shall provide between 9,000 to 9,900 net usable square feet (NUSF). NUSF does not include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules and public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. On-site parking for 50 (fifty) vehicles is required, of which at least 5 (five) spaces must be ADA compliant. Lease Term: A minimum of a ten (10) year lease is contemplated with a firm term of five (5) years. Delineated Area: The space to be considered shall be within the delineated area as follows: Within a ten (10) mile radius of the current CBOC location at 73 Eagle Street in Pittsfield MA. Additional Requirements: VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as new construction or a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. A build-to-suit may also be considered. This will be a full service lease including heat, electricity, water, snow removal, trash, toilet supplies and janitorial service and supplies. Offered space must be outside the FEMA 100-year flood plain. All space must be handicapped accessible in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (41 CFR 101-19.6, App.A). Special consideration will be given for sites on or in close proximity to public transportation routes, along with close proximity to emergency medical facilities and retail amenities. Evidence of existing zoning and/or city approval to be zoned properly for VA intended use must be provided. Submissions: VA reserves the right to conduct a formal market survey of prospective properties. Interested parties (owners, their legal representatives or brokers) should contact Vicki Clements by email or letter no later than 3:00 PM EST on May 18, 2018 at the following address: Vicki Clements, Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) Manchester VAMC Brady Sullivan, Suite 105 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104 OR [email protected] Interested parties must include the following in their submission: Name of current owner and contact information. Address of building or land including a map and narrative description of the property. Floor plan, NUSF and rentable square footage of proposed space. Site plan depicting the property boundaries, building, and parking. Digital photos of exterior and interior space. Notices: The VA is limited by law (41 C.F.R. section 102-73.55) to acquire leases on the most favorable basis to the federal government, at charges consistent with prevailing market rates for comparable facilities in the community. This posting is not a solicitation for offer, nor is it a request for proposals. The purpose of this posting is to identify potential sources and suitable locations, and is not intended to pre-qualify or disqualify any potential offers. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this posting.