X--Capitola Vet Center

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) COMPETITION FOR EXISTING LEASE LOCATION The VA currently occupies 4,200 rentable square feet of space at 1350 41st Ave in Capitola, CA as a Vet Center and desires an additional 793 rentable square feet. The lease expires on November 30, 2020. VA is conducting a competition for alternative space and will relocate only if advantageous to the Government. The cost of moving, alterations, and other factors will be considered when determining whether to relocate. The space must be contiguous, on ground floor, and provide between 4,993 to 5,000 RSF of space. On-site parking for 24 vehicles is required. A lease for up to 10 years will be considered. Occupancy required by October 15, 2010. To be considered, space must be within, or bordering a delineated area as follows: South - Capitola Rd; East - 41st Ave; North - Nova Dr; West - 47th Ave Offerors must provide evidence that properties are outside the 100-year flood plain. VA staff will conduct a market survey of properties offered for lease. Interested offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) shall submit two copies of specific information concerning their properties to Mario Compean by mail, fax, or e-mail no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 24, 2010 at the following address: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Ave (90CCA), Palo Alto, California, 94304; Telephone: 650-493-5000 Ext. 60570; E-mail: [email protected]. ATTN: Mario Compean 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 ADVERTISEMENT.