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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) SEEKS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR OFFICE SPACE. VA seeks to lease approximately 1,000 to 1,500 BOMA usable square feet of contiguous office space in Jamestown, NY. The offered space shall not be on more than one floor. A lease term of 5 years with 5 option years is required with unilateral Government termination rights anytime after 5 years provided 60 day written notice is given to the Lessor. The Government requires a minimum of 9 parking spaces that are in a safe area in which to park government vehicles overnight and staff private vehicles while on duty. Estimated occupancy date is December 1, 2009. Space must be located within the city limits of the City of Jamestown, NY. Buildings offered for consideration must be of sound and substantial construction of the type generally recognized as contemporary with the ability to demonstrate meeting all current Federal, GSA, VA, 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: building name, address and age; total square footage available (ANSI/BOMA) office rentable and usable; date of space availability to commence tenant improvements; rental rate per ANSI/BOMA office rentable square foot (indicate core factor); CAD as built floor plans identifying the space offered; parking ratios; proximity to public transportation; proximity to commercial amenities; building amenities.; and information on building ownership,. (Note: The Government will pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for space. 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). All interested parties should respond to this announcement no later than Sept. 17, 2009 PM 4:00 EST. Please include: name of firm, name of contact person, address, phone and fax numbers and e-mail address. Respondents are advised that VA assumes no responsibility to award a Lease based upon responses to this advertisement.