X -- Government seeks to lease office space

U.S. Government Seeks Office Space to LeaseThe Department of Homeland Security Secret Service San Diego, CA Project No. 3CA0566 Summary Requirement: The General Services Administration desires to lease approximately 10,062 rentable square feet of office space. The rentable square foot number must yield a minimum of 8,750 to a maximum of 8,841 BOMA useable square feet for Office Area for the Department of Homeland Security Secret Service to house personnel, furnishings, and equipment. Building Requirement: The General Services Administration will use the Quality Solicitation for Offers to satisfy this requirement in an office building in a section of the city that is professional and prestigious in appearance, well maintained, of modern design, and of sound and substantial construction. The requested space must be fully serviced, and in a building capable of being altered to meet the Government's needs and security requirements as well as requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The building must conform to the seismic requirements for new construction of the current (1999) edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC), or the 1976 Edition for existing buildings. The building offered must not contain sprayed on fireproofing or acoustical treatment containing asbestos. For all offerors proposing a build-to-suit there are certain security requirements that must be included with your offer in order to be responsive. The proposed facility must have a minimum distance of 50 - 100 feet (exact distance will be identified prior to initial offers) from the fa'ade of the building on all sides, and any area where the public will park their vehicles. The vehicle barrier must be within the property line and be accomplished by any or all of the following methods: natural, mechanical, and/or fixed means. However, Government parking can be within the 50-foot distance if the Offeror can demonstrate that the public cannot enter into this secured area. An award of contract will not be made for a property located within a base flood plain or wetland unless the Government has determined it to be the only practicable alternative. Location / Delineated Area: The building offered must be located within the Central Business District for the City of San Diego, California, within the following boundaries: North: Date Street East: Interstate 5 South: Imperial Ave. West: Harbor Drive Lease term: The term is for ten (10) years, five (5) years firm. Occupancy Date: Occupancy is no later than April 1, 2008. Expressions of interest should include the following: 1.Building/subdivision/lot name and address. 2.Rentable square feet, and rate per rentable square foot. Indicate the size of the lot if offering a build to suit. 3.Confirm BOMA Method of Measurement, usable yield for available space by floor and building common area factor. Owners and Authorized Agents: Brokers and agents may represent prospective landlords, but any properties or proposals submitted by the brokers/agents must be accompanied by written evidence they are authorized to represent the owner of the building, or parcel. Responses to this ad should be received by April 14, 2006, referencing project No. 3CA0566. Send responses to: General Services Administration Real Estate - San Diego Service Center 401 West A Street, Suite 2075 San Diego, CA 92101-7935 ATTN: Jenalyn Keodara Realty Specialist Phone: (619) 557-5466 Fax: (619) 557-2928