The United States Government ("Government") is seeking expressions of interest from potential sources for office space in Rockford, IL.  The US Government's existing lease in Rockford, Illinois is expiring in June 2012 and the Government is considering if it would be economically advantageous for the Government to relocate.  The Government is interested in leasing approximately 8,646 rentable square feet of Class A office space in the Rockford, Illinois for use by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  The area of consideration/delineated area is as noted above.  The space must yield a minimum of 7,185 ANSI/BOMA ("Useable") square feet of contiguous space.  The anticipated term is approximately 10 years, 5 years firm as a fully serviced lease.  In addition to the rental costs the Government will also factor in costs of moving to a new location including, but not limited to, physical move, tenant improvements, above-standard/specialized alterations/equipment, furniture relocation, telecommunications, and other related costs.  Note that these same costs will likely not be factored in against current location when evaluating whether it is most advantageous to the Government to remain in the current lease location.  The building must be located in a prime commercial office district with attractive, prestigious, professional surroundings and a prevalence of contemporary design and/or tasteful rehabilitation in current use.  Streets and public sidewalks must be well maintained.  The location should provide regularly scheduled public transportation and employee parking within convenient walking distance of the offered building sufficient to cover commuting needs of employees.  Buildings offered for consideration must be of sound and substantial construction of the type generally recognized as contemporary with the ability to demonstrate meeting all current Federal/GSA/PBS, State, and local codes and regulations including but not limited to fire and life safety, accessibility, OSHA, and seismic protection.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing should include the following information at minimum (This is not an invitation for bids or a request for proposals and figures provided per #6 may be used to determine costs relative to the costs and benefits of a potential relocation):

Please insure all information below is submitted.

•1)      Building name/address

•2)      Legal property description, recent survey, and property identification numbers (PIN)

•3)      Location of space in the building and date it will be available

•4)      One-eighth inch scale drawing of space offered

•5)      ANSI/BOMA defined office area/useable square feet (USF)

•6)      Rentable Square Feet (RSF) offered and rental rate per square foot, specifying services, utilities, and tenant improvement allowance included

•7)      Common Area Factor used to determine the RSF

•8)      Name, address, telephone number, and email address of authorized contact

•9)      In cases where an agent is representing multiple ownership entities, written acknowledgement and permission to represent multiple owners for the same submission

AUTHORIZED CONTACTS:

Diana K. George GSA Contracting Officer

Thomas Nisivaco GSA Leasing Specialist

 In no event shall a potential offeror enter into negotiations or discussions concerning a space to be leased with representatives of any Federal agency other than the authorized officers and employees of the General Services Administration (GSA) or their authorized representative Diana K. George.

E-mail, facsimile, or mail complete expressions of interest to:

Diana K. George, Contracting Officer
GSA.
230 S. Dearborn Ave., Suite 3300;
Chicago, IL  60604

Phone:  312-353-0939; Fax:  312-353-4063

E-mail:  [email protected]

For receipt not later than:: November  28, 2011

Point of Contact:

Same as above.

Place of Performance:  Rockford, IL