SOURCES SOUGHT
X -- Worcester Veterans Center Lease, Worcester
- Notice Date
- 5/9/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 531120
— Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
- Contracting Office
- Bedford VA Medical Center;Building 8, Porch;Attn: Fred Robbins (90C);200 Springs Road,;Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-1114
- ZIP Code
- 01730-1114
- Solicitation Number
- VA24114R0450
- Response Due
- 6/3/2014
- Archive Date
- 7/3/2014
- Point of Contact
- Fred Robbins 781-687-2554
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) WANTS TO LEASE SPACE IN WORCESTER, MA FOR A VETERANS CENTER The VA desires to lease space in Worcester, MA to accommodate approximately 4,800 net usable square feet (NUSF) for use as a Veterans Center. Offered space must be on one contiguous floor, and shall provide between 4,800 to 5,000 NUSF of space. (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.) On-site parking for 36 (thirty six) vehicles is required, of which at least 4 (four) spaces must be ADA compliant. All parking will be included in the lease. The lease term requirement is for a firm 5 years with one 5 year option. The VA would like to move into the space, after it is renovated to VA standards, as soon as is possible. Identify when the space is available. This will be a full-service lease including heat, electricity, water, snow removal, trash, toilet supplies, janitorial services and supplies. Proposed Property shall not be located within the 100-year flood plain. The space can either be a freestanding building or space within an existing building and preferably located on the ground floor. Class A office/clinic space is required with automatic doors at the front entrance. An elevator will be required if desired space is not on the ground floor. Upper floors must have a minimum of two elevators. One accessible elevator may serve as freight elevator. Space offered must be in a quality building of sound and substantial construction; either a new, modern building or one that has undergone first class restoration or rehabilitation for the intended use. The building must have the access to T-1 communication and voice lines at the demarcation room; all clinical rooms, offices and administrative areas require wiring for telephone and Cat-6 Ethernet data lines. All space must be handicapped accessible in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (41 CFR 101-19.6, App.A). The delineated area is: Within a five mile radius of the existing Veterans Center located at 691 Grafton St, Worcester, MA 01604 The general area surrounding the location should be consistent with the delivery of healthcare services. The location should be in an area that has low criminal activity to ensure the safety of Veterans, staff and visitors. Special consideration will be given for sites on or in close proximity to public transportation routes and retail amenities, along with close proximity to emergency medical facilities. Evidence of existing zoning and/or city approval to be zoned properly for the use must be provided. VA will conduct a market survey of properties meeting the requirements of this advertisement. Complete access of all properties will be required at the time of the of the market survey. The Government will pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for the space. Brokers or legal representatives must show written acknowledgement with permission to represent the property. The VA does not pay a broker commission. Property owners and developers must provide written proof of ownership or control of the property at the time of submission of initial bids. Interested offerors (owners, brokers or legal representatives) shall reply by email to Fred Robbins at frederick.robbins@va.gov no later than June 3, 2014 by 5:00 PM. Physical address: Bedford VA Medical Center Building 6 Room 109 Attn: Fred Robbins (90C) 200 Springs Road, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-1114 Phone: (781) 687 2554 or email: frederick.robbins@va.gov Responses must include: -Name, floor and address of the proposed property -Proof of ownership -Pictures of property -Statement that access to T1 communication lines is available -Map/proof the proposed property is within the delineated area - Statement that the property is not in the 100 Flood Plain - Statement that parking requirements can be met on site - Proximity to Public Transportation Please note: This posting is not a solicitation for offer, nor is it a request for proposals. A solicitation for offer may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date. Only the information listed above should be provided in response. The VA will not enter into any sublease or ground lease. All offerors that want the VA to enter into a sublease or ground lease will not be considered. BE ADVISED THAT VA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO AWARD A LEASE BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS POSTING.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Worcester, MA
- Zip Code: 01604
- Zip Code: 01604
- Record
- SN03361986-W 20140511/140509234324-53eb7bdc20fde45073d94897bb62e95f (fbodaily.com)
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