Ponce Vet Center - Relocation

The Veterans Administration is seeking a qualified lessor to provide a fully‑served lease of a modern‑quality office building at the Ponce Vet Center in Puerto Rico. The lease must supply between 4,028 and 5,438 ABOA sq ft of contiguous space, include 30 surface parking spaces, and meet a Facility Security Level II. The government will finance tenant improvements up to $228 per ABOA sq ft, and the lessor must install required security, accessibility, fire‑protection, and ENERGY STAR compliance measures. The lease term is 20 years total with a 5‑year firm term and a right of termination after that with 180‑day notice. Evaluation will be best‑value based on facility, site, past performance, and experience; the award is expected in 2026. • Minimum 4,028 ABOA sq ft, maximum 5,438 ABOA sq ft required. • Fully‑served lease (utilities, janitorial, HVAC, etc., included). • $228 per ABOA sq ft tenant‑improvement allowance; security items amortized over the term. • 30 surface parking spaces must be provided at no extra charge to the Government. • Lease term = 20 years (5‑year firm term, termination possible after with 180‑day notice).