US Dept. of Agriculture seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Coudersport, PA

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation response date has been extended by 16 working days.

• The new response date is 05/24/2024 at 4:30pm.

• The due date for proposal submissions has been modified.

• Proposal deadlines have been extended to 05/24/2024 at 4:30pm.

• Offerors are instructed to return a signed copy of this solicitation amendment with their proposal.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) from the USDA for approximately 3157 to 3315 ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet of contiguous space in Coudersport, PA. The government is seeking to lease office and related space.

• Space: Minimum 3157 to maximum 3315 ABOA square feet.

• Lease Term: 10 Years (5 Firm, 5 Soft) with government termination rights after the firm term with 120 days' notice.

• Occupancy Date: On or about December 15, 2025.

• Parking: Requires 3 secured, lit parking spaces (2 with EVSE charging stations, 1 ABAAS/ADA accessible), 9 spaces near the main entrance for customer/visitor parking, and 9 spaces for employee parking.

• Building Condition: Modern, quality building with sound construction, or a building that has undergone or will complete modernization/adaptive reuse.

• Unique Requirements: No sub-leases or free space. Space must support high-density rolling file storage. Parking lot must accommodate pull-through parking for trucks with trailers. Contiguous space is required.

• Sustainability: Energy efficiency standards (ENERGY STAR® label or equivalent) and environmental considerations are required.

• Security: Requirements are based on Facility Security Level (FSL) and include specific countermeasures.

• Accessibility: Must meet Lease accessibility requirements or include obligations for improvements.

• Fire Protection & Life Safety: Must meet Means of Egress, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, and Fire Alarm System requirements.

• Indoor Air Quality: Must be free of known hazardous conditions and meet specific standards.

• Historic Preference: Preference may be given to offers of Space in Historic Properties and/or Historic Districts.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fully serviced, turnkey lease.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offers Due: May 2, 2024, by 4:30 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Via email to designated LCO and Alternate Government Contact.

• Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth in the RLP, with the lowest priced technically acceptable offer being awarded.

• NAICS Code: 531120 (Exception).

• Small Business Size Standard: Refer to SBA website.

• HUBZone: Price preference may apply.

• A comprehensive list of RLP documents is provided, including lease templates, forms, and agency-specific requirements.

• Offerors are advised that doing business with the Government carries special responsibilities regarding sustainability, fire protection, life safety, and security.

• The Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) is Heather Schmitt. Alternate Government Contact is Zisa Lubarov-Walton.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a map displaying the "Delineated Area Boundary" for Potter County, PA. It shows topographical features, roads, and the specific boundary outlined in red. The map includes a scale bar, north arrow, and the USDA logo.

This document serves to visually define a specific geographic area within Potter County, PA. Bidders should refer to this map to understand the precise geographical scope relevant to the opportunity. It is crucial for understanding the location and extent of any work or services required.