1 Amendment to Sources Sought Notice VA243-17-R-0450 Port Jervis CBOC New / Replacing Lease Acquisition This amendment is issued to extend the due date for the above referenced Source Sought Notice. Due date for all Expressions of Interest: Thursday, December 1, 2016 4:30pm Eastern Standard Time. This extension runs concurrent with the posting of the Government s newspaper ad in the Times New Herald also seeking interest parties for this acquisition. The newspaper ad s end run date follows the due date referenced above. Below is the link to the posted newspaper ad for your reference: http://hudsonvalley.adpay.com/hudson-valley-news/15806735/clicknbuy.aspx?networkview=False&catid=Real U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DESIRES TO LEASE SPACE The Government is seeking to lease sufficient rentable square footage to yield approximately 6500 usable square feet within the 18th Congressional District, geographical area encompassing the City of Port Jervis, New York 12771 for use as a Community Based Outpatient Clinic. The delineated area is as follows: The delineated area shall be from the corner of Allen St and West Main St to end of Allen St, (North) to Entrance/Exit ramp on I-84, (South) to corner of E. Main St and Kingston Ave (North-East) to Vans Beach Rd (East) and back to Allen Street. See delineated diagram attached. The space must be handicapped accessible, ADA compliant, and can be provided by new construction or modification of an existing space. If not a new building, the space offered shall be in a building that has undergone, or will complete by occupancy, modernization or adaptive reuse for the Space with modern conveniences. The space must be contiguous, on no more than one floor (ground floor preferable) and must meet or be able to meet the Department of Veterans Affairs Life Safety codes and other applicable regulations. A 10 year lease (5 years firm) will be considered. The VA seeks a modified gross lease that includes, but not limited to the following: Heating system maintenance and repair Electrical system maintenance and repair Plumbing maintenance and repair All Utilities: Electricity, Heat, Sewer, Water Real Estate Taxes Landscaping Window cleaning Common area supplies Garbage removal Snow removal Pest control Common area maintenance Sight lighting Insurance Lawn sprinkler *VA will be responsible for its own janitorial/housekeeping services for the internal space it occupies* Only space that is identified as economically advantageous to the Government will be considered relative to relocation, potential build out and/or rent. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate space that potentially can satisfy the Government's requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunications infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. A cost comparison will be performed in relation to the expenses incurred at the current location. A market survey of the properties offered for lease will be conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs. All interested offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) must provide written acknowledgement NO LATER THAN Thursday, December 1, 2016; 4:30pm EST. Other applicable requirements: Compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act Parking Minimum 10 or more parking spaces to include 3 Handicapped spaces Proximity to public transportation Proximity to public amenities (stores, restaurants, banks, etc.) Building cannot be within a 100 year flood plain Shall be built to VA specifications Shall be zoned for intended use Shall not be next to a bar, liquor, gun store or like establishment Shall meet specific information technology and security requirements SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Net usable square feet does not include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules and public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. The Government is limited by law (41 C.F.R. 102-73.55) to pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for space. The Government s decision regarding whether to relocate will be based in part on information in response to this advertisement. Expressions of interest shall include the following: Building name, address and age Location of the available space within the building Rentable Square Feet (RSF) available and expected rental rate per RSF Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) to be offered and expected rental rate per NUSF Building ownership information Amount of parking available on-site; include its cost and indicate whether the expected rental rate includes such required for Government parking (if applicable). Date of space availability Energy efficiency and renewable feature existing within the building Contact information of authorized representative Expressed interested may be sent electronically to the following e-mail address:
contact@example.gov Expressions of Interest may also be sent by mail to: ATTN: Jemeek Morris VA Hudson Valley HCS - FDR CAMPUS 2094 Albany Post Road, VISN 3 - Network Contracting Office Bldg 29, Rm 338, Box 29-2 Montrose, NY 10548 Phone:
+1 (555) 000-0000; Ext. 4124 PLEASE BE ADVISED: This is an inquiry only and must not be construed as a guarantee on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease agreement with any interested party. Only properties that can provide the requested space requirement and those that meet applicable government standards will be considered. Jemeek Morris Lease Acquisition Coordinator VISN 3 - Network Contracting Office SAO East Posted: Monday, November 7, 2016 Justification for this delineated area is based on a few factors such as Business district area, Close proximity to shopping, banks, public transportation. Accessibility to Interstate highway. The delineated area shall be from the corner of Allen St and West Main St to end of Allen St, (North) to Entrance/Exit ramp on I-84, (South) to corner of E. Main St and Kingston Ave (North-East) to Vans Beach Rd (East) and back to Allen Street.
