U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Newark, OH

Per GSAR 570.402 and 570.106 procedures, the Government is interested in considering alternative space if economically advantageous, however, the Government intends to pursue a sole source acquisition. The Government factored in costs associated with moving, alterations, and other costs when deciding whether it would relocate. This is not a request for quotations, bids, or proposals. Any costs incurred by potential vendors reviewing or responding to this notice shall not be reimbursed by the Government.

Furthermore, there is no guarantee a solicitation will be issued for this requirement. The Government POC is Heather Schmitt and Zisa Lubarov-Walton, Heather.Schmitt@USDA.gov; Zisa lubarov-Walton@usda.gov.

NOTICE: THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT AND NEGOTIATE WITH ONLY ONE SOURCE

NOTICE OF INTENT: The U.S. Government currently occupies office and related space in a building under a lease in Newark OH, 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. Advertisement USDA FPAC-BC U.S.GOVERNMENT Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space:

NOTICE OF INTENT: The U.S. Government currently occupies office and related space in a building under a lease in Newark OH, 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.

LOCATION State:

OHIO City:

NEWARK Delineated Area:

See Attached Map:

Northern: Manning st / 79/ New Haven Avenue/ Buter Road NE Eastern:

Shawnee Run Stream Southern:

Licking River Western:

Northern Fork Licking River OFFICE DETAILS: Minimum Sq. Ft.

(ABOA): 2,816 Maximum Sq. Ft.

(ABOA):

2,957 Not to Exceed RSF:

4,158 SPACE REQUIREMENT Space Type:

Office PARKING REQUIREMENTS:

Infrastructure for EV Charging: Lessor to provide infrastructure for two (2) Government supplied and installed EVSE charging stations Reserved Surface Parking Spaces (Total): 12 Total Reserved Parking Spaces Non-Reserved Surface Parking Spaces Total: 9 Non-Reserved parking spaces Pull Through Parking for Semi-Trucks and Trailers LEASE TERMS:

Full Term: Up to 20 YEARS (240 Months)

Firm Term: 5 YEARS (60 Months)

Termination Rights:

120 Days ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS:

PARKING: Lessor to provide infrastructure for two (2) Government supplied and installed EVSE charging stations Pull Through Parking for one (1) Semi-Trucks and Farm Trucks with livestock trailers. Pavement on property should be rated for heavy load to withstand heavy Equipment Semi-Truck and Trailer Usage. The parking shall be either on site or publicly located within ¼ walkable mile (1,320 Feet) of the public entrance of the Premises. One (1) non- reserve parking spaces shall be large enough to accommodate large, farm-type vehicles with trailers. The parking lot shall have pull-through capabilities and shall not be obstructed by adjacent building/ tenant usage.

OFFERED SPACE: The space offered, its location, and its surrounding areas must be compatible with the Government’s intended use. Space will not be considered where any living quarters are located within the building. Space shall not be located near establishments whose primary operation is the sale of alcoholic beverages, firearms sold/ discharged, or where there are tenants related to drug treatment or detention facilities. Subleases are not acceptable. First floor space is preferred.

Office space must be contiguous, on one floor. If space offered is above the ground level, then at least one (1) accessible elevator will be required. The Government will have access to the Space 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays). Offered space must meet the Government’s requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease.

A fully serviced lease is required. All services, janitorial services, utilities shall be provided as part of the rental consideration. Offered space shall not be in the 100-year flood EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST DUE: April 8, 2024 by 5:00pm (ET)

SAM REQUIREEMENTS 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:

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. 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. Rentable square feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered. Date of space availability.

If offeror is not the owner of the building, an authorization letter signed by owner to represent owner for property will be required.* Amount of/type of parking available on-site Photos of the space or site being submitted, or permission for Market Survey participants to photograph the space or site 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.

Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Seismic Safety Standards, as applicable. Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements.

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: Heather Schmitt, LCO; Zisa Lubarov-Walton, Realty Specialist • Email Address: Heather.Schmitt@USDA.gov; Zisa.Lubarov-Walton@USDA.gov Government Contact Information • Lease Contracting Officer: Heather Schmitt • Realty Specialist Zisa Lubarov-Walton