Description
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking to lease approximately 730-930 gross square feet of retail space in Brookings, Oregon, for an Armed Forces Career Center (Military Recruiting Office). The lease term is for five years, with the option for the Government to terminate the lease. The offered space must meet Government requirements for security, fire life safety, and handicapped accessibility. The Lessor is responsible for providing utilities, maintenance, and repairs, as well as ensuring that the space is free from hazardous materials and mold. The Government is looking for a full-service lease that includes base rent, CAM, utilities, and janitorial services. Some key requirements for the space include:
• Located in a prime retail area with attractive surroundings
• Located in a professional retail setting, preferably not within close proximity to residential areas, railroad tracks, or power transmission lines
• Not located within the 100-year flood plain or wetland unless the Government has determined it to be the only practicable alternative
• Not located near establishments whose primary operation is the sale of alcoholic beverages, firearms sold/discharged, marijuana dispensaries, or where there are tenants or invitees related to drug treatment or detention facilities
• Employee and visitor entrances of the Building must be connected to public sidewalks or street by continuous, accessible sidewalks
• Regularly scheduled public transportation (if provided by municipality) during the workday is required within 1,000 feet
• Parking must be available per local code and be available within walkable 4 blocks from the building
• Subleases are not acceptable
• Retail space should be on the ground floor
• Space configuration shall be conducive to an efficient layout
• The following space configurations will not be considered: Space with atriums and other areas interrupting contiguous space, extremely long or narrow runs of space (more than twice as long as wide), irregularly shaped space configurations or other unusual building features adversely affecting usage
• Columns cannot exceed two (2’) square feet and space between columns and/or walls cannot be less than twenty (20’) feet
• The offered space must meet or be capable of meeting Government requirements for Security, Fire Life Safety and Handicapped Accessibility
• If space offered is above ground level, there must be elevator access
• The Government requires a fully serviced lease. All services, janitorial supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations are to be provided as part of the rental consideration
• The Government will have access to the space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday 0800 to 1700 (excluding weekends and Federal holidays)