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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF APRIL 28, 2013 FBO #4173
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X -- Norwich Vet Center - Attachment

Notice Date

4/26/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

531190 — Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Activity 1;950 Campbell Avenue;West Haven CT 06516
 

ZIP Code

06516
 

Solicitation Number

VA24113I0596
 

Response Due

5/15/2013
 

Archive Date

6/14/2013
 

Point of Contact

Jason A.M. Fragoso
 

E-Mail Address

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Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Norwich Veterans Center Space Required (lease advertisement) Dates of ad: On or After May 1, 2012 until May 15, 2013 (inclusive) Ad copy below ------------------------------------------------ DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) SEEKS TO LEASE SPACE IN NORWICH CONNECTICUT FOR ITS VET CENTER PROGRAM The VA desires to lease space in Norwich, CT to accommodate approximately 4,600 net usable square feet (NUSF) for use as space to conduct its Veterans Center program. The goal of the Vet Center program is to provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to eligible veterans in order to help them make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life. Offered space may be on one contiguous floor, and shall provide between 4,500 to 5,000 NUSF of space. (Net Usable Square Feet does not include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules and public corridors, and public toilets required by local code.) On-site parking for 22 (twenty two) vehicles is required, of which at least 4 (four) spaces must be ADA compliant. All parking will be included in the lease. The VA is considering rental space only within the following meets and bounds: Arc approximately bounded by Broad Street (Northern Boundary), Hickory Street (Western Boundary), North Main Street (Southern Boundary) and the Thames River (Eastern Boundary). The lease term requirement is for 10 years, 5 years firm. The VA would like to move into the space, after it is renovated to VA standards, as soon as is possible. Identify when the space is available. This will be a full-service lease including heat, electricity, water, snow removal, trash, toilet supplies, janitorial services and supplies. Proposed Property shall not be located within the 100-year flood plain. The space can either be a freestanding building or space within an existing building and preferably located on the ground floor. Class A office/clinic space is required with automatic doors at the front entrance. An elevator will be required if desired space is not on the ground floor. Upper floors must have a minimum of two elevators. One accessible elevator may serve as freight elevator. Space offered must be in a quality building of sound and substantial construction; either a new, modern building or one that has undergone first class restoration or rehabilitation for the intended use. A limited build out of the space to meet VA specific specifications may be required. The building must have the access to T-1 communication and voice lines at the demarcation room; all clinical rooms, offices and administrative areas require wiring for telephone and Cat-6 Ethernet data lines. All space must be handicapped accessible in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (41 CFR 101-19.6, App.A). The delineated area is between the following landmarks: Broad Street (Northern Boundary), Hickory Street (Western Boundary), North Main Street (Southern Boundary) and the Thames River (Eastern Boundary). Special consideration will be given for sites on or in close proximity to public transportation routes and retail amenities, along with close proximity to emergency medical facilities. Evidence of existing zoning and/or city approval to be zoned properly for the use must be provided. VA will conduct a market survey of properties meeting the requirements of this advertisement. Complete access of all properties will be required at the time of the of the market survey. The Government will pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for the space. Brokers or legal representatives must show written acknowledgement with permission to represent the property. Property owners and developers must provide written proof of ownership or control of the property at the time of submission of initial bids. Interested offerors (owners, brokers or legal representatives) should contact Jason Fragoso by email at Jason.Fragoso@va.gov no later than May 15, 2013 by 1:00 PM. Physical address: United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Attn: Jason Fragoso (90C) 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516-2770, Phone: (203) 937 4723 or email: Jason.Fragoso@va.gov Responses must include: 1.Name and address of the proposed property 2.Proof of ownership 3.Pictures of property 4.Access to T1 communication lines is available 5.Map/proof the proposed property is within the delineated area 6.That the property is not in the 100 Flood Plain 7.Parking requirements can be met 8.Proximity to Public Transportation Please note: This advertisement is not a solicitation for offer, nor is it a request for proposals. A solicitation for offer may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date. Only the information listed above should be provided in response. The VA will not enter into any sublease or ground lease. All offerors that want the VA to enter into a sublease or ground lease will not be considered. Also note that the VA is currently operating a Vet Center in Norwich of smaller space dimensions than the above requirement. The referenced Vet Center is to be consolidated within this advertised requirement. The VA reserves the right to factor in its own administrative costs associated with relocating the existing center when considering offers. BE ADVISED THAT VA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO AWARD A LEASE BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT. PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERTISEMENT MAY ALSO BE FOUND IN WWW.FBO.GOV.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/WHVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA24113I0596/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA241-13-I-0596 VA241-13-I-0596.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=725819&FileName=VA241-13-I-0596-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=725819&FileName=VA241-13-I-0596-000.docx

 

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Record

SN03046773-W 20130428/130426234318-1b34ffec6cd6f77be366a1cd1152c701 (fbodaily.com)
 

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