Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a lease for a minimum of 2,980 to a maximum of 3,200 square feet of contiguous space in Follett, Texas. The lease term will be 20 years, with a 10-year firm term and government termination rights. The space must be located in a modern quality building with a facade of stone, marble, brick, stainless steel, aluminum, or other permanent materials in good condition. The building must also have 13 surface/outside parking spaces reserved for the exclusive use of the government. The lease will be a fully serviced, turnkey lease with rent that covers all lessor costs, including all shell upgrades, tenant improvements, operating costs, real estate taxes, and security upgrades. The USDA may require the use of part of the building roof for the installation of antennas. Key features and requirements of the space include:
• Pull-through parking for trucks pulling cattle trailers
• 1,000 square feet of secured parking for government vehicles, trailers, and shipping containers
• Awardee to provide 10’ x 20’ shipping containers (including the cost in the shell)
• Space with no asbestos-containing materials or with undamaged, non-friable ACM
• Compliance with the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) and the ENERGY STAR label
• Accessibility requirements in accordance with the Lease
• Fire protection and life safety requirements in accordance with the Lease
• Security requirements in accordance with the Lease
The USDA will evaluate proposals based on the Method of Award set forth in the Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) and will award the lease to the selected offeror, subject to the conditions outlined in the RLP.