X -- U.S. GOVERNMENT IS INTERESTED IN LEASING SPACE IN GALVESTON, TX

U.S. GOVERNMENT IS INTERESTED IN LEASING SPACE INGALVESTON, TEXAS REQUIREMENT: General Services Administration (GSA) is interested in leasing office space consisting of approximately 11,911 rentable square feet. Rentable space must yield a minimum of 10,357 BOMA usable square feet of office and related space. LEASE TERM: 15 years, 10 years firm term. UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS: New construction requires up to a 50-foot setback from any vehicular traffic including visitor or non-secured parking. Office space must be contiguous and on one level without being split by a public corridor. First floor space is required. Space must have the potential for efficient layout; columns must be at least 28 ft. apart center to center and 28 feet from any interior wall and be no more than one foot square; space should not be - U or - L shaped or exceed a length to width ratio of 2:3. The following space configurations will not be considered: space with atriums or other areas interrupting contiguous space; extremely long or narrow runs of space; irregularly shaped space configurations or other unusual building features adversely affecting usage. Space shall be located in a professional office setting and not within close proximity to residential areas, railroad tracks, busy intersections or one-way access roads. Space should not be located near establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold or served, or where there are tenants related to drug treatment or detention facilities. For unimproved sites, the land should be of adequate size to accommodate separate employee and visitor parking and green space. The Government requires a fully serviced lease including a total of 77 on-site parking spaces. Normal hours of operation for the agency are Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (excluding Sundays and federal holidays). LOCATION: Offered properties must be located within the city limits of Galveston, Texas. Sites which are located directly on a highway or 6-lane thoroughfare shall not be considered in the following instances: (1) if the two directions of traffic are separated by a physical barrier or traffic indicator which does not permit access from either direction within a block; (2) if the location access is directly from a highway, unless there is a traffic control device within two blocks or equivalent from the proposed office space. Locations must be as convenient to the visiting public as possible. Primary consideration in selecting boundaries will be accessibility by the public. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) Building name and address. For unimproved sites provide specific location. 2) One-eighth inch scale drawing of space offered. For unimproved sites provide site plan and location map. 3) Square footage offered. For unimproved sites provide total available acreage and proposed acreage. 4) Method of measurement used to determine rentable square feet. 5) Name, address, and telephone number of individual to be contacted 6) Evidence of authority to represent the owner. AUTHORIZED CONTACTS: In no event shall the offer enter into negotiations or discussions concerning the space to be leased with representatives of any Federal Agency other than the officers and employees of General Services Administration (GSA) or their authorized representative. FAX OR MAIL INFORMATION BY AUGUST 18, 2004 TO: Kevin Greaney or William Hill, Spaulding & Slye Colliers, 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 1000; Washington, DC 20006; Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000(2338); Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000.