Description
The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a maximum of 2534 square feet of contiguous office space in Salisbury, MD, for a 20-year lease term with 5 years firm. 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 meet specific requirements for accessibility, fire protection, and life safety. The lease will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the requirements of the RLP package and will be most advantageous to the government, considering factors such as location, building design, capability and qualifications of the lessor, project management, and price. Some key requirements include:
* Proximity to amenities such as restaurants, retail shops, and public transportation
* Accessibility for walking and driving
* Availability of parking spaces
* Compliance with energy efficiency standards and potential cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation improvements
* Capability to accommodate space requirements with minimal build-out
* Qualifications and experience of the lessor and subcontractors in working with clinical projects and federal entities
* Project management plan for design and build-out phase
* Emergency preparedness plan
* Proactive lease administration during the operation phase