Extend Lease- Carson NF Supervisor's Office

The Forest Service plans to extend the current lease with Richard P. Cook for approximately 16,868 rentable square feet of office space and parking in Taos, New Mexico, through June 30, 2015. This extension will be awarded without full and open competition, as a market survey found no other viable options in the area that meet the agency’s requirements for space and facilities. Remaining at the current location is deemed the most economical choice due to high relocation costs, including moving expenses, duplication of tenant improvements, telecommunications setup, safety and security compliance, and potential loss of productivity. The lease extension falls under a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is managed by the Region 3 Southwestern Regional Office of the Department of Agriculture. The office handling the lease is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with contact available through Leasing Officer Lorrie Jean Evans. This notice is a statement of intent and not a solicitation for new bids. The emphasis on maintaining the current lease arrangement reflects both the practical limitations of finding suitable space locally and the financial implications associated with relocating the agency’s operations.