X--SAO Office Lease

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) COMPETITION FOR EXISTING LEASE LOCATION The VA currently occupies approximately 8,038 net usable square feet of space at 708 S. Third Street in Minneapolis, MN as a medical contracting office. The lease expires on January 31, 2014. 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 // two contiguous floors, and provide between 11,500 to 12,500 NUSF of space. On-site parking for three vehicles is required. A lease for up to 10 years will be considered. Occupancy required by October 1, 2009. To be considered, space must be within or bordering a delineated area as follows: South Highway 62 between Highway 100 to Highway 55 East Mississippi River between University Avenue to Highway 62 North University Avenue between Highway 100 to Mississippi River West Highway 100 between University Avenue to Highway 62 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) should submit 2 copies of specific information concerning their properties to Julie Stout by mail, fax, or e-mail no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 26, 2009 at the following address: Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office (90C) Attn: Julie Stout 708 S. Third Street, Ste. 200E Minneapolis, MN 55415 Telephone: 612-344-2152 FAX: 612-333-3367 E-Mail: [email protected] 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.