The VA is seeking a full‑service, net‑of‑utilities lease for a new Community‑Based Outpatient Clinic in Conroe, Texas. The selected lessor must provide a turnkey facility meeting extensive VA, GSA, and federal code requirements, including building‑shell construction, tenant‑improvements, HVAC, fire protection, security Level II, and compliance with FGI, ASHRAE, and accessibility standards. The contract is a 20‑year firm lease (15‑year alternate) with rent quoted exclusive of utilities, and the lessor is responsible for design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations.
• Lease size: approximately 229,000–258,000 RSF (ANSI/BOMA) with up to 1,300 on‑site parking spaces.
• Performance‑based specifications: full building automation, fire‑sprinkler systems, HVAC to ASHRAE 170, and a Building Operating Plan.
• Mandatory documentation: proof of site control, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Cultural Resources Study, and engineering certification for utility‑separation compliance.
• Evaluation: best‑value trade‑off (technical quality and price equally weighted).
• Key dates: pre‑bid conference Sep 8 2025, questions due Sep 12 2025, final proposal due Nov 9 2026.