AWARD NOTICE in Chattanooga, TN

Lease Award Notice for the following requirement: General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space: State: Tennessee City: Chattanooga Delineated Area: North: Route 58 South: Route 320 East: Interstate 64 West: Dodson Ave Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 8,416 ABOA SF Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 8,416 ABOA SF Space Type: Office Parking Spaces (Total): 16 (Reserved and Surface) Full Term: 15 Years Firm Term: 10 Years Option Term: 0 Additional Requirements: Contiguous space on a single floor or adjoining floors (including stacked space) is required. 2nd floor or above is preferred, though 1st floor space will be considered on a site by site basis based on security assessments and potential methods of remediation. The Government shall have access to the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. The site shall have a minimum of 20 foot setback from building to all sidewalks, access streets, parking lots, adjoining streets; a fence meeting the Government specifications is required. The Government shall determine if blast film is required based on risk/vulnerability assessment of the property. If the proposed site is a multi-tenant building, the other tenants shall not be retail and shall not cater to heavy public use or heavy foot/vehicle traffic. Risk/vulnerability assessment of the property will be on a case by case basis. Contiguous space on a single floor is required. The Government shall have the right to relocate exterior penetrations for security concerns. The Government shall have the right to mount roof antennas. Collocation For security and safety of employees, and Government operations, Government cannot be collocated with: A. Federal Agencies whose primary clientele are involved in or have ties to criminal elements. B. State Agencies whose primary clientele are involved in or have ties to criminal elements. C. Local Government Agencies whose primary clientele are involved in or have ties to criminal elements. Entities which the Government cannot be located within 1,000 walkable feet. Government is not to be located in any building or within 1,000 walkable feet of agencies or industry types listed below: A. Private firms whose primary clientele are involved in or have ties to criminal elements. B. Agencies providing probation and/or parole services. C. Halfway houses. D. Agencies providing drug abuse counseling/rehabilitation programs. E. Agencies providing social service agencies and welfare type programs. F. Agencies providing welfare type programs. G. Private law firms representing drug offenders. Proximity to Government Entrances and Exits Government building entrances/exits are not to be located within a 1,000 foot minimum boundary of: 1,000 walkable feet from a day care center boundary. 1,000 walkable feet from a Drug-free zone. 1,000 walkable feet from a park. 1,000 walkable feet from a school. 1,000 walkable feet of areas where drug activities are prevalent. 1,000 walkable feet of hotels and/or motels. 1,000 walkable feet of medical professionals of any type. 1,000 walkable feet of places of worship. 1,000 walkable feet of print media offices. 1,000 walkable feet of radio stations. 1,000 walkable feet of residential housing. 1,000 walkable feet of shopping centers. 1,000 walkable feet of stadiums/arenas. 1,000 walkable feet of TV stations. Operational Security (OPSEC) Operational Areas Some areas within the delineated area may conflict with OPSEC. Local and HQ's security will make determinations on the suitability of the immediate area surrounding the proposed building. Surveillance Certain factors can be deemed acceptable, however may not pose an unacceptable risk of surveillance of facilities, operations, or property. Surrounding and Adjacent Properties Surrounding and Adjacent properties shall be at the same grade level as the proposed space. This includes (but not limited to) office building, warehouse, surface parking, and parking structure. Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced lease is required. Offered space shall not be in the 100-year flood plain.