In Search of Retail Space for Lease - Yuma, Arizona

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a fillable form (Form 1364, Proposal to Lease Space) used by offerors to submit proposals for leasing space to the U.S. Government. It collects detailed information about the proposed property, rental rates, lease terms, and offeror certifications.

• Section I: Description of Premises: Details about the building, address, age, renovation history, and dimensions of the space offered.
• Section II: Space and Rates Offered: Breakdown of costs including Base Annual Rent, Operating Costs (CAM, taxes, utilities, etc.), and Buildout costs, presented in both annual amounts and cost per square foot.
• Section III: Lease Terms and Conditions: Specifies the requested lease duration, government cancellation rights, parking details, and required attachments.
• Section IV: Proposal Data: Includes definitions for "common area" and "common area maintenance," and requires offerors to certify compliance with flood plains, seismic safety, asbestos, fire/life safety, and accessibility standards.
• Section V: Owner Identification and Certification: Requires owner and offeror information, and a certification by the offeror to lease the premises upon acceptance.

This form is critical for potential bidders as it dictates the specific information required for a lease proposal. Bidders must accurately complete all sections, including detailed cost breakdowns and certifications, to ensure their offer is compliant and competitive. The provided example sheets (PTLS Form DEC2024 and EXAMPLE PTLS DEC2024) illustrate how to fill out the form with specific property and financial details.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for a fully-serviced, turnkey lease. The government is seeking approximately 5,435 Gross Square Feet (GSF) and a minimum of 4,891 Net Square Feet (NSF) of space within a delineated area in Yuma, AZ.

• Space Size: Approximately 5,435 GSF / 4,891 NSF.

• Lease Term: Up to five (5) years with termination rights.

• Occupancy Date: Not specified, but proposals are due by April 13, 2026.

• Minimum Requirements:

  • 24-hour unrestricted access.
  • Availability of all communications infrastructure (DSL, T1, satellite).
  • Direct access to a secondary exterior exit door.
  • 24-hour lighted parking for 14 government vehicles and adequate parking for privately owned vehicles.

• Delineated Area: Bounded by 12th Street (North), 40th Street (South), S. Pacific Ave (East), and S. 4th Ave (West).

• Contract Type: Fully-serviced lease, with rent covering all lessor costs including operating expenses, real estate taxes, and insurance.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offers Due: April 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Submission Method: Via email to Elaine.M.Chyr@usace.army.mil or by mail to the Phoenix, AZ address provided.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best value, considering Price and Technical Factors. Technical factors include location, neighborhood, ease of access, parking availability, overall appearance, compatibility of adjacent businesses, potential for signs, floor plan/layout, and high-speed internet availability.

• Award: The government intends to award to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value.

• No specific set-asides are mentioned in the provided sections.

• The RLP includes several exhibits and forms that offerors must review and submit, including a Lease form (USACE Recruiting Lease Form L100), a Proposal to Lease Space form (USACE Recruiting Form 1364), and General Clauses (USACE Recruiting Form 3517B).

• Offerors must review the Lease form template and initial each page, including General Clauses, Representations, and Certifications.

• Environmental due diligence, including a Phase I ESA, is required. Compliance with NEPA and National Historic Preservation Act requirements is also necessary.

• The government reserves the right to reject any or all offers.