Redacted Justification for 0MD2322 in Baltimore, MD

State:

Maryland City:

Baltimore Delineated Area: Starting at the intersection of S. Howard Street and W. Baltimore St. Go East on Baltimore St to E. Light Street. South on E. Light Street. until S. Conway Street. West on S. Conway Street until S. Howard Street. North on S. Howard Street until W. Baltimore Street. Minimum Sq. Ft.

(ABOA): 39,540 Maximum Sq. Ft.

(ABOA):

41,200 Space Type:

Office Full Term: 10 years Firm Term: 8 years Additional Requirements: Offered space shall be located on a maximum of four floors. If the requirement will be met by offering space on four floors, the smallest block of space offered on any one floor cannot be less than 3,500 square feet. At least 35,540 ABOA SF must be contiguous on three consecutive floors. Any remaining space to meet the ABOA SF requirements must be contiguous on one floor. All space must be on the 3rd floor or higher.

There must be parking available on-site. Offered space must be served by elevators that have the capability to be “locked down” to provide direct, uninterrupted access to the floors housing the Government office. Offered space cannot be located in a building that houses, residential units, a daycare, or school. Agency cannot collocate in a building with Federal Public Defender, US Attorneys or other law enforcement entities.

With the discretion of the LCO, a test-fit may be required to determine efficiency of space layout. Offered buildings/properties are subject to a risk/vulnerability assessment and, if deemed unacceptable as a result, the building shall not be considered. 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 floodplain (formerly referred to as “100-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 Baltimore, Maryland 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 Due:

10/25/2024 Market Survey (Estimated):

11/4/2024 Occupancy (Estimated):

August 1, 2028 Send Expressions of Interest to:

Name/Title: Thea Konesavanh Leasing Specialist Email Address:thea.konesavanh@gsa.gov Expressions of interest should include building name and address, 1/8 inch scale drawing which reflects existing conditions of offered space, proposed parking plan, available ABOA square feet offered and rental rate per ABOA square foot, Common Area Factor(s) for available space by floor, if applicable, Owner’s name and address and written statement from owner that the representative has legal authority to provide information on the property.

All interested parties must submit either evidence of ownership of the Offered Building or written authorization to represent the owner(s) of the Offered Building. Any submissions received without documentation of ownership and/or written authorization from ownership to represent the owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received, which must be submitted prior to the Expression of Interests Due Date.