X -- US GOVERNMENT WANTS TO LEASE SPACE IN TYLER, TX (SFO 1TX0515)

U.S. GOVERNMENT WANTS TO LEASE SPACEIN TYLER, TEXAS (SFO 1TX0515) REQUIREMENT: General Services Administration is interested in leasing approximately 4,891 rentable square feet of fully serviced office space, which must yield a minimum of 4,253 occupiable square feet available for personnel, furnishings, and equipment. A minimum of three (3) on site parking spaces are required and any additional parking spaces in accordance with local codes, if required, and adequate handicap parking at no additional cost to the Government. The space offered must be located on the second floor or above. The cost of moving, alterations, telecommunications relocation, etc., will be considerations in determining the best opportunity for the Government. The space will be occupied by the Federal Public Defender. LEASE TERM: 10 years, 5 years firm. UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS: Buildings will have to have all the following items to be considered: Prospective buildings must present a dignified and professional appearance. The office and related space must be contiguous on one floor. If the proposed lease space is on the fifth floor or higher then the entire building must be equipped with a sprinkler system. Space shall conform to GSA requirements for the fire and life safety; ADA compliant and asbestos abated. The building and parking must be accessible to government personnel 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Roof access is required for installation and maintenance of satellite down link facility. The location of a variety of affordably priced carryout and dine-in restaurants and other employee services, such as retail shops, cleaners, banks, etc., will be considerations in determining the best opportunity for the government. Regularly scheduled (throughout the day) public transportation must be available. LOCATION: Offered properties must be located within two (2) city blocks of the Federal Building Courthouse at 211 W. Ferguson, Tyler, Texas. OCCUPANCY: Space should be ready for occupancy no later than April 1, 2003. WRITTEN EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) Building name and address 2) Rentable and usable square footage. 3) Method of measurement used to determine rentable square feet. 4) Common Area Factor(s) for available space 5) Name, address, and telephone number of property owner 6) Name, address, and telephone number of individual to be contacted 7) Evidence of authority to represent the owner 8) One eighth inch scale drawing of space being offered or Computer Aided Design (CAD) files with DWG extension. 9) Any other considerations that would be beneficial to the Government. Verbal responses will not be considered. Authorized Contacts: In no event shall the offeror enter into negotiations concerning the space to be leased with anyone other than the General Services Administration Contracting Officer or Designated GSA Representative associated with this action. Written expressions of interest are due not later than July 22, 2002 to: GSA Eastern Area (7PEL), Nancy Lopez, Realty Specialist, 819 Taylor Street Room 12A4, Fort Worth TX 76102; nancy.lopez@gsa.gov