The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) desires to lease space in RUMFORD, MAINE to accommodate approximately 9,700 rentable square feet (RSF) for use as a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Offered space must be on one contiguous floor and shall provide between 9,700 to 9,800 RSF of space. Please note that Rentable Square Feet (RSF) does include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules and public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. On-site parking for 45 (forty-five) vehicles is required, of which at least 5 (five) spaces (2 handicap spaces are lift equipped handicap vehicle spaces and 3 are standard handicap spaces) must be ADA compliant and within .1 miles of the building. All parking will be included in the lease. The lease term requirement is for a firm 5 years with 5 (one-year options). The VA would like to move into the space, after it is renovated to VA standards, as soon as is possible. Identify when the space is available. This will be a full-service lease including heat, electricity, water, snow removal, trash, toilet supplies, janitorial services and supplies. Proposed Property shall not be located within the 100-year flood plain. The space can either be a freestanding building or space within an existing building and preferably located on the ground floor. Class A or Class B office/clinical space is required with automatic doors at the front entrance. An elevator will be required if desired space is not on the ground floor. Upper floors must have a minimum of two elevators. One accessible elevator may serve as freight elevator. Space offered must be in a quality building of sound and substantial construction; either a new, modern building or one that has undergone first class restoration or rehabilitation for the intended use. All exam/treatment rooms must have sinks with hot and cold water. An emergency generator capable of supplying 100% back-up power. The building must have the access to T-1 communication and voice lines at the demarcation room; all clinical rooms, offices and administrative areas require wiring for telephone and Cat-6 Ethernet data lines. All space must be handicapped accessible in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (41 CFR 101-19.6, App.A). THE DELINEATED AREA IS: Within the Town of Rumford, Maine and must be an assigned lot on the most recent Town of Rumford official tax map. The official Tax map as of 2016: https://rumfordme.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Maps.pdf The general area surrounding the location should be consistent with the delivery of healthcare services. The location should be in an area that has low criminal activity to ensure the safety of Veterans, Staff and Visitors. Special consideration will be given for sites on or in close proximity to public transportation routes and retail amenities, along with close proximity to emergency medical facilities. Evidence of existing zoning and/or city approval to be zoned properly for the use must be provided. VA will conduct a market survey of properties meeting the requirements of this advertisement. Complete access of all properties will be required at the time of the of the market survey. The Government will pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for the space. Brokers or legal representatives must show written acknowledgement with permission to represent the property. Property owners and developers must provide written proof of ownership or control of the property at the time of submission of initial bids. Interested offerors (Owners, Brokers or Legal Representatives) shall reply by email to Yolanda Cotten at
contact@example.gov or U.S. Mail no later than 5:00 PM (EDST) on June 10th, 2019. Physical address (must be postmarked on or before June 10th, 2019): Department of Veterans Affairs - Boston Healthcare System Network Contracting Office 1 Mail Code (90C) 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301
+1 (555) 000-0000 (Voice) Email:
contact@example.gov RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE: -Name, floor and address of the proposed property -Proof of ownership -Pictures of property -Statement that access to T1 communication lines is available -Map/proof the proposed property is within the delineated area -Proof that the property is not in the 100-year flood plain -Proof that the parking requirements can be met -Proximity to Public Transportation Please Note: This posting is not a solicitation for offer, nor is it a request for proposals. A solicitation for offer may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date. Only the information listed above should be provided in response. The VA will not enter into any sublease or ground lease. All offerors that want the VA to enter into a sublease or ground lease will not be considered. BE ADVISED THAT VA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO AWARD A LEASE BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS POSTING.
