Lease of office and related support space

The U.S. Government is interested in leasing approximately 18,525 rentable square feet of office space. The rentable space shall yield a minimum of 16,109 to a maximum of 16,914 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (previously usable square feet) available for use by tenant for personnel, furnishings, and equipment. Contiguous space on one floor is preferred but space on no more than two contiguous floors may be acceptable. The Government reserves the right to determine acceptability of the offered property as to the building's fire and life safety systems, handicapped accessibility (ABAAS), structural integrity; the highest safety, energy efficient installations; aesthetic appearance, the security installations, the security of its surrounding areas, accessibility of the property to major highways and state roads, and availability of public transportation, and its location within the below mentioned Delineated Area. UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS- The Government requests 11 structured and reserved parking spaces for government use. The offered space must meet the most updated federal Government requirements for security, fire, safety, handicapped accessibility (ABAAS), and Sustainability, seismic, Energy star, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. Consideration shall be based on the area profile, location, and proximity to public transportation, capacity to provide services during power outages and emergencies, security, Energy Star, and sustainability if the location would be utilized. The Government reserves the right to determine acceptability of the offered property as to the building's structural integrity; compliance with Fire & Life Safety, accessibility (ABAAS), Energy STAR, and the highest safety and security of its surrounding areas. The offered space shall be capable of meeting the US Courts Design Guide, Chapter 10 of the 1997 US Courts Design Guide, and security requirements per the USMS Pub 64. The offeror's A&E team shall be experienced in designing US Court and related space. Security - 24/7 access control to office floor, access doors, walls, and hardware from the public counter area to the restricted office area require ballistic-resistant (UL Standard 752, Level III) protection. Offered Space may require ballistic glazing of existing windows (UL Standard 752, Level IV) depending on location of floor, parking, etc, where and when applicable. The offered space shall be located in a Class A building and located in a prime commercial Office district with attractive and prestigious surroundings with a prevalence of modern design or tasteful rehabilitation. The space must lend itself to efficient layout and be no more than twice as long as it is wide. Contiguous space located on one floor is preferred. Freight elevator or passenger elevator used for freight is required if space is above ground level. Building should have a cistern and a Full load generator to provide for services during power outages and emergency situations at no additional cost to the Government. All services, supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations are to be provided as part of the rental consideration. Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing and should include the following information at minimum (This is not an invitation for bids or a request for proposals): Building name/address. Information: address/location of site, offered square footage, name, address, telephone number and email address of individual to be contacted, name of recorded owner, and evidence of authority to represent the owner. Legal property description, recent surveys, including, but not limited to environmental survey, and property identification numbers (PIN). Location of space in the building and date it will be available One-eighth inch scale drawing of space offered in .pdf and AutoCad format. ANSI/BOMA (ABOA) defined office area (formerly usable) square feet (USF). Rentable Square Feet (RSF) offered and rental rate per square foot, specifying services, utilities, and tenant improvement allowance included Common Area Factor used to determine the RSF. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of authorized contact In cases where an agent is representing multiple ownership entities, written acknowledgement, and permission to represent multiple owners for the same submission. Energy Star, and sustainability building information or information on how building and offered space will be renovated to accomplish the required certifications. Evidence of the building's capability to operate during emergencies, (cistern and full load generator are existing or will be installed at lessor's expense. A FEMA floodplain map is required to be sent with the expression of interest. The map should indicate the location of the building within the map, and address of the building. A fully serviced lease is required. All services, supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations are to be provided as part of the rental consideration. Offered space shall not be in the 100 year flood plain. Submission by other than the owner or manager of a property must be accompanied by a letter from the ownership granting permission to make a general offering of space. In instances where the Offeror is representing more than one property, the Offeror is hereby notified that they may only participate in negotiations on behalf of one owner. Subleases are not acceptable. AUTHORIZED CONTACTS: In no event shall the offeror enter into discussions concerning the space to be leased with representatives of Federal agencies other than the officers, employees and authorized Representatives of General Services Administration. LEASE TERM: Ten (10) years / Five (5) years firm term RENEWAL TERM: One (1) additional five (5) year renewal option DELINEATED AREA North: Corner of Cesar Gonzalez, continuing along Carlos Chardon Ave. to the corner with Ponce de Leon Ave. East: Corner of Carlos Chardon Ave. with Ponce de Leon Ave. continuing along Ponce de Leon to the corner with F.D. Roosevelt Ave. South: Int. of Ponce de Leon with F. D. Roosevelt continuing along to the corner with Cesar Gonzalez St. West: Corner of Cesar Gonzalez continuing along to the Int. with Carlos Chardon Ave. E-MAIL, FAX OR MAIL INFORMATION FOR RECEIPT NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS, 4:30 PM, LOCAL TIME, ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2014 TO: Wanda Cadilla Lease Contracting Officer GSA,PBS, Leasing Div. Caribbean Branch Federico Degetau Federal Building #150 Carlos Chardon Ave., Rm.359 Hato Rey, P. R. 00918 Phone: 787-281-4909 Fax: 787-766-6576 wanda.cadilla@gsa.gov