U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Hendersonville, NC

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 5) replaces the "EXHIBIT G 3517B GENERAL CLAUSES (REV 12/23)" in its entirety with the "EXHIBIT G 3517B GENERAL CLAUSES (REV 04/26)".

• "EXHIBIT G 3517B GENERAL CLAUSES (REV 12/23)" is deleted.
• "EXHIBIT G 3517B GENERAL CLAUSES (REV 04/26)" is added.

This amendment does not change the due date for offers, which remains May 14, 2026. Offerors are reminded to acknowledge receipt of this amendment in writing. If an offeror wishes to change their offer due to this amendment, they must reference the solicitation and this amendment and submit the change prior to the due date.

Amendment / Modification

• The deadline for the RLP (Reposting RLP) has been extended. The new due date is 6/5/2024.

• The due date for offers has been updated.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 6/5/2024.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment, numbered 1, is dated January 30, 2024, and is issued for Solicitation Number 57-37089-22-FA.

• Section 1.06, "LIST OF RLP DOCUMENTS (OCT 2016)" has been updated to include "SECURITY REQUIREMENTS – FACILITY SECURITY LEVEL I (DATED 06-22-2018)".

This amendment does not change the date by which offers are due, unless a date and time is inserted below. No new date or time was inserted.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating a proposed route or area of operations, likely for a service or delivery opportunity. It details specific road segments and intersections relevant to the task.

• A visual representation of a geographic area with marked points and a red line indicating a route.
• Textual descriptions of route segments, including road names, highway numbers, and directional instructions (e.g., "N: 26 to Brookside Camp Rd", "E: 64 to Townsend Rd Howard Gap rd").
• Key intersections and landmarks are labeled, such as "Hendersonville," "The Haunted Farm," "Sam's Club," "The Home Depot," and "Old Spartanburg Rd."

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical scope and logistical requirements of the opportunity. It provides specific details on the travel path, which can inform resource allocation, route planning, and operational feasibility assessments. Bidders should carefully review the depicted route and associated road descriptions to determine their capacity to fulfill the service requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) outlines the instructions and requirements for proposing a lease for office space in Hendersonville, NC. The Government will evaluate proposals based on the Method of Award to select an Offeror for a lease. The RLP is for a Succeeding or Superseding Lease where the Government is currently in occupancy.

• Space: Approximately 4,074 to 4,278 ABOA SF (4,889 RSF).

• Building: Modern, quality construction, acceptable to the LCO. If not new, must have undergone modernization or adaptive reuse.

• Parking: 4 reserved spaces for Government vehicles, 10 reserved spaces for visitors, and 14 unreserved spaces for employees.

• Lease Term: 10 years initial firm term, with 120-day termination rights.

• Security: Requirements are based on Facility Security Level (FSL) and will be detailed in an attachment. Offerors must amortize the cost of security upgrades into the rent.

• Energy Efficiency: Buildings must have an ENERGY STAR® label, with exceptions for historical buildings or leases of 10,000 RSF or less. Cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation improvements are required.

• Seismic Standards: Compliance with seismic standards is required. Various methods for demonstrating compliance are outlined (e.g., Seismic Certificate, Benchmark Building).

• Environmental: Due diligence, including a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, is required. Compliance with NEPA and National Historic Preservation Act requirements is also necessary.

• Contract Type: Lease

• Period of Performance: 10-year initial firm term.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the RLP details pricing structures.

• Offer Submission Deadline: May 10, 2023, by 4:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email to Stephen.paulsen@usda.gov.

• Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award, prioritizing the lowest priced technically acceptable offer.

• Key Deadlines: Offer submittal by May 10, 2023. Due diligence submittals will be requested from the apparent lowest priced offeror.

• NAICS Code: 531120.

• Small business size standard information is available via a provided link.

• HUBZone small business concerns have specific considerations.

• The RLP includes a lease template and GSA Form 1364 for proposal submission.

• Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

• A list of attached RLP documents is provided, including Agency Requirements, Security Requirements, and various GSA forms.