Notice of Award: AAAP Lease of Office Space in Syracuse, NY

The U.S. Government is soliciting competitive lease proposals for office space in Syracuse, New York, delineated within specified city boundaries. The required space is between 16,000 and 16,800 ABOA square feet, intended primarily for office use. Proposals must include reserved parking for three government vehicles on-site and evidence of nearby commercially available unreserved parking for 26 employees and 42 visitors, though parking costs for unreserved spaces are not to be included in rental offers. The lease term is set at 15 years with a 13-year firm period, and amortization for tenant improvements and building-specific capital is established at eight years. The agency specifies a tenant improvement allowance of $57.78 per ABOA square foot and a building specific amortized capital rate of $12.00 per ABOA square foot. Additional requirements state that the space cannot be part of a retail strip mall but may be in an urban office building with ground-floor retail. The building should be located a minimum distance from certain sensitive areas such as homeless shelters, dispensaries, and schools. The office space must be contiguous, preferably on the ground or lower floors, allow efficient internal layouts, and provide separate entrances for employees and the public. A LEED Interior Design and Construction certification is required at the lessor’s expense. The space must include a loading dock and freight elevator capable of handling pallets, with minimum column spacing of 20 feet by 20 feet. The Syracuse Field Office services approximately 125 visitors daily and conducts multiple naturalization ceremonies weekly. Offers are submitted online through the GSA Leasing Portal during monthly open periods and will be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposals without negotiation. Subleases are not permitted, and offerors must ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.