THE USDA U.S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SEEKS OFFICE SPACE IN RICHLANDS, NC

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U.S. GOVERNMENT

Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space:

State:

NC

City:

Richlands

Delineated Area:

City Limits of Richlands, NC

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):

3,922

Maximum Sq. Ft. (RSF)

4706

Space Type:

Office

Reserved Government Vehicle
Parking Spaces:

3

Reserved Visitor/Customer
Parking Spaces:

9

Non-Reserved Employee Parking Spacing (located on-site or within 300 feet of premises):

10

Full Term:

20 years

Firm Term:

5 years

Termination Rights:

120 days

Action: Choose whether or not a fully serviced lease is required.  Also choose 1-percent annual change (formally 100 year) floodplain unless requirement is identified by agency as a critical action (.2-percent-annual-change (formally 500-year) flood plain).

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 [100/500][1-percent-annual chance (formally 100-year)/.2-percent annual chance (formally 500-years] year flood plain.

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.

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action required:

use this section for pre-solicitation NOTICE/ADVERTISEMENTS seeking expression of interest.  DO not use for rlp procurement summary.

Action required: for pre-solicitation NOTICES/ADVERTISEMENTS seeking expressions of interest, insert the following language only for potential sole source succeeding lease actions.  Delete for procurement summary page.

do not use for full and open procurements.

note that any figures used for a cost benefit analysis (CBA) must be supportable.

Consideration of “non-productive agency downtime” in a CBA should be rare.

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Expressions of Interest Due:

7/25/2025

Market Survey (Estimated):

TBD

Occupancy (Estimated):

TBD

Note:   Entities not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov, are advised to start the registration process as soon as possible if intending to submit an offer for possible lease award.

Expressions of Interest shall include the following:

1.     If existing building, building name and address, and location of the available space within the Building, along with building site/ lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions shown) reflecting the Space that is being offered.

2.     If new construction, site/aerial plans or building site/lot plans showing the location of the proposal land, along with the parcel number (if part of multiple parcels, all parcel numbers associated with the proposed land).  Adjacent streets showing proposed ingress/egress shall be shown on the plans.

3.     Rentable square feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered.

4.     Date of space availability.

5.     If offeror is not the owner of the building, an authorization letter signed by owner to represent owner for property will be required. *

6.     Amount of/type of parking available on-site. 

7.     Photos of the space or site being submitted, or permission for Market Survey participants to photograph the space or site.

8.    For existing buildings, provide information on condition of building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan.  Alternatively, provide a copy of a recent commercial building inspection or appraisal.

9.    Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS).

10.  Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Seismic Safety Standards, as applicable.

11.  Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements.

12.  For new construction or properties requiring expansion of the footprint of the building, confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet National Environmental Protection Act of 1969 (NEPA) Requirements.

* As mentioned in #5 above, any submission received without written authorization to represent owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received.  In cases where an agent is representing multiple entities, written acknowledgement/permission from each entity to represent multiple interest parties for the same submission must be submitted prior to the Expressions of Interest due date.

Send Expressions of Interest to:

Name/Title:

Stephen Paulsen / Realty Specialist

Email Address:

Stephen.paulsen@usda.gov

Name/Title:

Theresa Black / LCO

Email Address:

Theresa.black@usda.gov

Government Contact Information

Name/Title:

Stephen Paulsen / Realty Specialist

Email Address:

Stephen.paulsen@usda.gov

Phone Number:

919-873-2155

Name/Title:

Theresa Black / LCO

Email Address:

Theresa.black@usda.gov

Phone Number:

919-376-8839