X1AA--Grand Rapids Vet Center Relocation Revised Delineated area

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a notice of a potential opportunity seeking Expressions of Interest for a fully serviced lease for approximately 5,206 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) Square Feet of clinical space for a Veterans Readjustment Counseling Center (Vet Center) in Grand Rapids, MI. The space must be located within Michigan's 3rd congressional district. This is not a solicitation for offers but an effort to identify potential sources and suitable locations.

• Approximately 5,206 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) Square Feet of medical/office space.

• Space must be on a single floor, at ground or first-floor level.

• Existing space in a single-tenant building is preferred, but existing multi-tenant space or new construction is also acceptable.

• Space must not be in a FEMA 100-year flood plain, have incompatible adjacent uses (e.g., liquor establishments, cannabis dispensaries, drug/alcohol treatment centers, correctional facilities, firearm sales/discharge locations, railroad tracks, flight paths), be near residential neighborhoods or industrial areas, or have living quarters within the same building.

• Space must be accessible to major roadways and within 2,640 feet walking distance of a subway, light rail, or bus stop.

• Fully serviced lease required, including Janitorial, Basic Cable, Guest High Speed Internet Wi-Fi, Security Monitoring, and Maintenance.

• Lease term: Up to 20 years, inclusive of all options.

• Estimated magnitude of construction/buildout: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

• VA makes monthly rental payments in arrears; no progress payments during design or construction.

• Expressions of Interest must be submitted via email by June 5, 2025, 12:00 PM LOCAL TIME.

• Email addresses for submission: kevin.adkins@va.gov, Lee.Grant@va.gov.

• Market Survey estimated: June 2025.

• Occupancy estimated: 2027.

• NAICS Code: 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), small business size standard $41.5 million.

• Responses will assist in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

• VOSB/SDVOSB firms must be registered in SBA DSBS.

• All business concerns must have the technical skills and financial capabilities.

• Capabilities Statement is invited (not required for all, but detailed requirements provided for VOSB/SDVOSB).

• Delineated Area for property location is defined by specific boundary roads: Knapp ST NE (North), 44th Street SE (South), Patterson Ave SE, Burton Ave SE, Spaulding Ave SE, Fulton SE, Carl Dr NE, Grand River NE (East), and Ball Ave NE, Leonard Ave NE, Plymouth Ave NE, Fulton SE, Woodward Ln SE, Robinson Rd SE, Plymouth Ave NE, Burton St. SE, Breton Rd SE (West).

• Required submission information includes property owner details, location, map, ingress/egress, adjacent uses, FEMA map, development plans, site/floor/parking plans, zoning, utility availability, and evidence of ownership or authority.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking Expressions of Interest for a fully serviced lease for approximately 5,206 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) Square Feet of clinical space for a Veterans Readjustment Counseling Center (Vet Center) in Grand Rapids, MI. This notice is for market research to identify potential sources and suitable locations; it is not a solicitation for offers.

• Space: Approximately 5,206 ABOA sq ft of medical/office space.

• Location: Within Grand Rapids, MI, specifically within the delineated area bounded by Lake Drive SE (North), 44th Street (South), East Paris (East), and Breton Rd SE (West).

• Configuration: Single floor, ground or first floor. Existing space within a single-tenant building is preferred. Bifurcated sites, atriums, extremely long/narrow spaces, and spaces with columns exceeding 2 ft square or less than 20 ft apart are not permissible.

• Proximity Restrictions: Space must not be in a FEMA 100-year floodplain, near incompatible uses (e.g., liquor establishments, cannabis dispensaries, drug/alcohol treatment centers, correctional facilities, firearm establishments, railroad tracks, flight paths), or in close proximity to residential or industrial areas. No living quarters within the same building.

• Amenities: Must be close to restaurants, hotels, pharmacies, and shopping. Public transit (subway, light rail, or bus stop) within 2,640 feet.

• Services: Lease must be fully serviced, including Janitorial, Basic Cable, Guest High Speed Internet Wi-Fi, Security Monitoring, and Maintenance.

• Accessibility: Must meet Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards.

• Lease Term: Up to 20 years, inclusive of all options.

• Estimated Construction/Buildout Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

• Payment: VA makes monthly rental payments in arrears. No progress payments during design or construction.

• Response Date: May 9, 2025, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Via email to Kevin Adkins (kevin.adkins@va.gov) and Lee Grant (Lee.Grant@va.gov).

• Required Information: Property owner details, address/location, confirmation of location within delineated area, map, ingress/egress description, adjacent property uses, FEMA map, development plans, site/floor/parking plans, zoning, necessary changes for VA use, ownership evidence, title/easement/restriction information, utility availability.

• Capabilities Statement: Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) are invited to submit a Capabilities Statement demonstrating their ability to perform. This includes company details, VOSB/SDVOSB status evidence, SAM.gov registration, and descriptions of up to three similar projects.

• NAICS Code: 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), size standard $41.5 million.

• Market Research: Responses will assist the VA in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for VOSB or SDVOSB concerns.

• This is a notice of a potential opportunity, not a solicitation. The Government will not pay for costs incurred in response.

• Market Survey is estimated for June 2025.

• Occupancy is estimated for 2027.