X1DB--Lease: New Boston CBOC

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) desires to lease space in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS to accommodate approximately 12,379 to 12,385 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) for use as a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Offered space must be in one of the three configurations listed below: 12,379 NUSF - contiguous space on one floor; Two contiguous spaces 7,353 NUSF and 5,026 respectively on the same floor; Two contiguous spaces 7,353 NUSF and 5,026 respectively on two consecutive floors. The lease term requirement is for a firm ten years with one (five-year) renewal option. The VA would like to move into the space, after it is renovated to VA standards, as soon as is possible. 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. Class A or Class B office/clinical 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. 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. An emergency generator capable of supplying 100% back-up power. 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: The delineated area consists of the West End, North End, Government Center, and Financial District neighborhoods of Boston. It is bounded by Martha Road and the Charles River to the North; Boston Harbor and the Fort Point Channel to the East; a line connecting Summer Street, the Greenway, and Essex Street to the South, and a line connecting Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street, Bowdoin Street, and Cambridge Street to the West (see attached Delineated Map). Buildings that have frontage on the boundary streets are deemed to be within the delineated Area of consideration. The general area surrounding the location should be consistent with the delivery of healthcare services. The location should be in an area that has low criminal activity to ensure the safety of Veterans, Staff and Visitors. The Government will pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for the space. Interested offerors (Owners, Brokers or Legal Representatives) shall reply by email to Yolanda Cotten at [email protected], no later than 5:00 PM (EST) on January 15th, 2021. RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE: -Name, floor and address of the proposed property -Pictures of property -Proximity to Public Transportation Please Note: This posting 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. BE ADVISED THAT VA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO AWARD A LEASE BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS POSTING.