X--REAL PROPERTY MEDICAL SPACE

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) COMPETITION FOR EXISTING LEASE LOCATION The VA currently occupies 4,965 net usable square feet (nusf) of space at 5277 Old Brownsville, Rd, in Corpus Christi, TX as medical laboratory space. The current lease expires on November 14, 2009. VA is conducting a competition for alternative space and will relocate 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 on no more than one floor, and provide between 4,800 to 5,000 nusf of space. On-site parking for 75 vehicles is required. A full service lease for up to 3 years with the government having 120 day termination rights will be considered. Occupancy required by November 1, 2009. To be considered, space must be within or bordering a delineated area as follows: Begin at the intersection of I-37 and Hwy 358, take I-37 to Hwy 286, take Hwy 286 to Hwy 358 and Hwy 358 to I-37 Offerors must provide evidence that properties are outside the 100-year flood plain. A market survey of properties offered for lease will be conducted by the VA. Interested offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) should contact Sally Lanoue by telephone, mail or email no later than 4:30 CST, October 5, 2009, at the following address: South Texas Veterans Health Care System (90C) Attn: Sally Lanoue 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. San Antonio, Texas 78229 210 616-8357 E-mail: [email protected] Interested offerors should include the following information: 1. Name of building and Address 2. Rentable Square feet available and rate per rentable square feet(rate must be inclusive of all utilities and services) 3. Contact information of Owner or Authorized Agent Net usable square feet 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. 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.