X -- X-Government seeks to lease office space in Gulfport, MS.

US GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) is seeking to lease approximately 11,790 ANSI/BOMA Office Area sq. ft. of Class A office and related space in Gulfport, MS. The space is to occupied by the Internal Revenue Services (IRS). The space to be occupied requires approximately 13,559 rentable square feet (RSF), and must yield approximately 11,790 ANSI/BOMA usable square feet (USF) of office and related space for use by Tenant for personnel, furnishings and equipment. Unique Requirements: The Government requires a fully serviced lease. There must be 10 on-site parking spaces with 35 public parking spaces within a 3 block radius. If new construction, there must be adequate employee parking on site in accordance with local ordinances or in a ratio of 1 per every 200 usf. The Offeror must provide three week prior notice to IRS before walls are framed and installation of sheet rock. Space offered should be contiguous and located (street level preferred) on the same floor. Upper-floor space must meet GSA lease requirements. An intrusion detection system (IDS) is required. Its exact design will depend upon the circumstances of each site. Access is required (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Space shall not be located in high crime areas or in any area that will necessitate more extensive and stringent building security. All services, supplies, utilities and tenant improvements must be provided in consideration of rental to be paid. By occupancy, the leased space and building shall meet the requirements of ADA, the National Fire Act and local fire codes. The Government and/or its contractor to ascertain compliance with NEPA and other applicable regulations shall inspect the site. Site must be located outside the 100-year flood plain. New construction will be considered. Space offered must be in the same building. Space offered must have the potential for efficient layout. Location: First look will be given to properties within the CBD, if no suitable space can be found the following delineated area will be used within the following geographic boundaries of Gulfport, MS: North: O’Neal Rd.; South: Pass Rd.; East: Three Rivers Road; West: Canal Road. Lease Term: The lease term shall be for 10 years, 5 year firm term of the lease, termination and renewal options will be stated in the Solicitations for Offers which will be issued to those offerers whose buildings are determined to be acceptable to the Government after the market survey. Occupancy: Occupancy date will be on or before June 9, 2005. Expressions of interest should include the following: Building name and address with a contact person and phone number. Rentable square feet offered and rentable square foot rental rate. Method of measurement used to determine rentable square feet. Common Area Factor(s) for available space by floor, if applicable. RSF rate for "as is" space and any standard TI's offered. If you are interested in this project and desire to have a property inspected, please contact: Chattman Johnson, Jr., Johnson Management Group no later than December 10, 2003 to receive a “Request For Space” form. Verbal responses will not be considered.