U.S. GOVERNMENT WANTS TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE IN CLEVELAND, OHIO

U.S. GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO LEASE APPROXIMATELY 34,299 RSF (YIELDING AT LEAST 30,000 - 30,500 ABOA USF) OF OFFICE SPACE IN CLEVELAND, OHIO DELINEATED AREA: North: Memorial Shoreway from West 3rd Street to E. 9th Street South: Huron Road East: E. 13th Street through E. 14th St. West: W. 9th Street to Frankfort Ave; W. 6th Street to St. Clair Ave.; W. 3rd Street REQUIREMENT: The United States Government (Government) is seeking expressions of interest from potential sources for office space in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The US Government's existing lease is expiring and the Government is considering if it would be economically advantageous for the Government to relocate. The Government is interested in leasing approximately 34,299 rentable square feet of Class A office space in the City of Cleveland, Ohio for use by the - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The area of consideration/delineated area is as noted above. The space must yield a minimum of 30,000 ANSI/BOMA (Useable) square feet of office and support space. The space must be located on a no more than three floors and at least two floors must be contiguous. The anticipated term is 10 years, 5 years firm as a fully serviced lease. In addition to the rental costs the Government will also factor in costs of moving to a new location including, but not limited to, physical move, tenant improvements, above-standard/specialized alterations/equipment, furniture relocation, telecommunications, and other related costs. Note that these same costs may not be factored in when evaluating whether it is most advantageous to the Government to remain in the current lease location. The building must be located in a prime commercial office district with attractive, prestigious, professional surroundings and a prevalence of contemporary design and/or tasteful rehabilitation in current use. Streets and public sidewalks must be well maintained. The location should provide regularly scheduled public transportation and employee parking within convenient walking distance of the offered building sufficient to cover commuting needs of employees. 16 on-site (or attached garage) structured and secured parking spaces are required as a part of rental consideration. Buildings offered for consideration must be of sound and substantial construction of the type generally recognized as contemporary with the ability to demonstrate meeting all current Federal/GSA/PBS, State, and local codes and regulations including but not limited to fire and life safety, accessibility, OSHA, and seismic protection. Space must be available by December 10, 2010. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing should include the following information at minimum (This is not an invitation for bids or a request for proposals): 1) Building name/address 2) Legal property description, recent survey, and property identification numbers (PIN) 3) Location of space in the building and date it will be available 4) One-eighth inch scale drawing of space offered 5) ANSI/BOMA defined office area/useable square feet (USF) 6) Rentable Square Feet (RSF) offered and rental rate per square foot, specifying services, utilities, and tenant improvement allowance included 7) Common Area Factor used to determine the RSF 8) Name, address, telephone number, and email address of authorized contact 9) In cases where an agent is representing multiple ownership entities, written acknowledgement and permission to represent multiple owners for the same submission AUTHORIZED CONTACTS: GSA is using a tenant broker to represent the Government in lease negotiations for this transaction. In no event shall a potential offeror enter into negotiations or discussions concerning a space to be leased with representatives of any Federal agency other than the authorized officers and employees of the General Services Administration (GSA) or their authorized representative Studley, Inc. E-mail, facsimile, or mail complete expressions of interest to: Studley, Inc. Attn: Jason Lichty, Managing Director 15303 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 1200 Addison, Texas 75001 Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000 E-mail: contact@example.gov For receipt not later than: June 25, 2010