U.S. GOVERNMENT The Government is considering if alternative space is economically advantageous. The Government will use the information it receives in response to this advertisement as a basis to develop a cost-benefit analysis and to determine whether to compete the lease requirement or pursue a sole source justification to remain at its current location. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate space that potentially can satisfy the Government's requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocation, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunications infrastructure. This is an inquiry for available space and is not to be construed as an invitation to bid. General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space: State: LA City: New Orleans/Westbank Delineated Area: Buildings which face and have street addresses on the boundary streets are deemed to be within the delineated area. Offered properties must be located within the following delineated area in Jefferson Parrish, Louisiana: North - River Road / Barataria Blvd / Fourth Street / Lafayette Street / Fifth Street / Stumpf Blvd / Westbank Expressway South - Lapalco Blvd East - Terry Parkway / Carol Sue Avenue / Behrman Hwy West - Highway 90 Sites which are located directly on a highway or 6 lane thoroughfare shall not be considered in the following instances: (1) if the two directions of traffic are separated by a physical barrier or traffic indicator which does not permit access from either direction within a block; (2) if the location access is directly from a highway, unless there is a traffic control device within two blocks or equivalent from the proposed space. Space offered shall be within the equivalent of two city blocks from a primary or secondary street serving the office. Locations must be as convenient to the visiting public as possible. Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 11,445 Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 11,445 Space Type: Office Parking Spaces (Total): 90 on-site surface secured and reserved Full Term: 15 Firm Term: 10 Option Term: n/a Additional Requirements: Public transportation is required within 2 city blocks or 600 feet, whichever is less. All services, supplies, utilities and tenant alterations are to be provided as part of the rental consideration. The offered space must meet, or be capable of being altered to meet the Government requirements for Security, Fire Safety and Handicapped Accessibility. Offered space must be contiguous, located on one level without being split by a public corridor, and located on the ground floor. Space configuration shall be conducive to an efficient layout. Consideration for an efficient layout will include, but will not be limited to, the following: size and location of interior fire (support) walls, size and number of columns, column placement, bay depths, window size and placement, convector size and placement, electrical and telephone accessibility, any angles, curves or offsets that will result in an inefficient use of space. Columns must be at least 20 feet apart (center to center) and 28 feet from any interior wall and be no more than two foot square. The following space configurations will not be considered: space with atriums or other areas interrupting contiguous space; extremely long or narrow runs of space; irregularly shaped space configurations or other unusual building features adversely affecting usage. Space shall be located in a professional office setting and not within close proximity to residential areas, railroad tracks, or busy intersections. Space should not be located near establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold or served, or where there are tenants related to drug treatment or detention facilities. Space will not be considered where apartment space or other living quarters are located within the building. The Government requires a fully serviced lease. The Government shall have access to the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays).Offered property must be able to meet Fire and Life Safety Requirements per Agency and GSA in addition to the State of Louisiana. 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. Brokers or agents may represent the prospective landlord, but any properties or proposals submitted by brokers/agents must be accompanied by written evidence that they are authorized to represent the building's ownership. Expressions of interest should include all of the following: 1. Building name and address. For unimproved sites provide specific location. 2. Rentable square feet and rate per rentable square foot. 3. Drawing of space offered. For unimproved sites provide site plan and location map. 4. Method of measurement used to determine rentable square feet 5. Common Area Factor (s) for available space by floor if applicable 6. FEMA map showing the property location in relation to Flood and Earthquake zones. 7. Evidence of control of the property being submitted. In all correspondence must include the following: 1) Name, address and telephone number of the individual offering and to be contacted; 2) Any information regarding influences unique to the site or building that may affect the occupancy; and 3) Incentives and inducements such as tenant improvement allowances, lessor provided enhancements, etc. Expressions of Interest Due: Thursday September 6, 2012, 4:00 p.m. CDT Market Survey (Estimated): TBD Offers Due: TBD Occupancy (Estimated): 60 days from Notice to Proceed with Tenant Improvements Send Expressions of Interest to: Name/Title: Adam Benoit and Carr Kaufmann Email Address:
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[email protected] Government Contact Lease Contracting Officer Kristine Deltorto Senior Project Manager Lawrence Brown GSA's Broker representatives Adam Benoit and Carr Kaufmann