GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) SEEKS TO LEASE THE FOLLOWING SPACE: LAREDO, TEXAS

                                                                                             U.S. GOVERNMENT

General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space:

State:    TX
City:    Laredo
Delineated Area:    N: I 69W - Route 59
E: Route 59 -Rd 20
S: Rd 359 - Route 83
W: I 35 - Mines Rd
Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):    36,017
Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):    39,618
Space Type:    Warehouse
Parking Spaces (Total):    6
Parking Spaces (Surface):    6
Parking Spaces (Secured):    6
Parking Spaces (Reserved):    0
Full Term:    15 Years
Firm Term:    13 Years
Option Term:    N/A
Additional Requirements:    * The space will be occupied by a law enforcement agency.

* The following entities must not be collocated
with DEA spaces: Federal, State, and local
agencies whose primary clientele are involved in or have ties to criminal elements. Private firms whose primary clientele are involved in or have ties to criminal elements. Agencies providing probation and/or parole services. Agencies providing drug abuse 
counseling/rehabilitation programs. Agencies
providing social services. Halfway houses.
Residential units. The space cannot be collocated or near companies providing care to children.

* DEA Warehouses must be
located within 20 miles from the nearest DEA
office. 

* Must be located on the 2nd floor or higher. DEA can accept the 1st floor under the following circumstances: the sole occupant, 20 ft. set back or blast film on exterior windows/doors.

*DEA Warehouses must have a minimum of 50’ setback from roads and adjacent property lines. (Subject to DEA Facilities Planning Specialist and Physical Security Officer determination.)

* DEA Warehouses may have office space for the evidence custodian and the
enforcement group.

* DEA Warehouses must allow for Semi-Trucks to drive inside the building. DEA Warehouses must have allowances for tractor trailer turning radius.

* DEA Warehouses must have a loading dock
area of at least 20x20’ to allow for maneuvering of a forklift. 

* Facility Security Level 3 unique security requirements.
 
Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease.  A fully serviced lease is required.  Offered space shall not be in the [1-percent-annual chance/0.2-percent-annual chance] floodplain (formerly referred to as [“100-year”/“500-Year”] floodplain).

Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  ).  For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.

The U.S. Government currently occupies office and related space in a building under a lease in Laredo, TX, that will be expiring.  The Government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous.  In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that potentially can satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime.

Expressions of Interest Submission Instructions/Requirements:

Please provide the following basic information and descriptions pertaining to the building you propose for consideration.

All submissions should include the following information:

(1) Name of owner;

(2) Age of building;

(3) Total existing gross square feet, and gross square feet per floor;

(4) Site plan depicting the building and parking;

(5) Floor plan and gross square footage of proposed space;

(6) Identification of on-site parking;

(7) Address or described location of building;

(8) Location on map demonstrating the building lies within the delineated area;

(9) A narrative and map describing proximity of the building to the nearest bus and/or train stop, and major transportation routes;

(10) Evidence of ownership, if building submitted by owner. Non-Owners (e.g. brokers) must provide evidence of authority granted by property owner to submit the property;

(11) Any information related to title issues, easements, or restrictions on the use of the building; and

(12) Provide expected rental rate per rentable square foot.

Expressions of Interest Due:    02/28/2025
Market Survey (Estimated):    N/A
Occupancy (Estimated):    4/18/2026