`Synopsis: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Competition for Lease Location This is a Sources Sought Notice for further information please contact Bob Wesp at [email protected]. General Information: The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking up to 9,000 net usable square feet of existing office/clinical space or build-to-suit space in the Carbondale, Illinois area for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The VA is conducting a competition for space and will locate this clinic in the most advantageous location for the Government. The Location, Access, Present Layout, its alterations and other factors will be considered when determining whether the space identified by offerors is appropriate. The space shall not be located on more than one floor, first floor space preferred, and provide between 7,000 to 9,000 NUSF of contiguous space. The VA is requiring a minimum of 55 on-site parking spaces, 5 of which are marked as handicapped. The lease terms will be for up to 10 years with termination rights for the Government after 5 years with a 180 days written notice to the lessor. Occupancy is required by April 1, 2011. The acceptable site will be existing office/clinical space which could easily be modified to meet the VA's needs with build out or a build-to-suit. To be considered, the property offered shall be located in the city limits of Carbondale, Illinois, to include ½ mile radius outside the city limits. This property shall also be located on the west side of Highway 51, on or bordering said highway. The property must be located in Jackson County, Illinois. Offers must provide evidence that properties are outside the 100 year flood plain. VA staff will conduct a market survey of properties offered for lease. Please provide the following in your package: 1) Site location (physical location of property); 2) Property description; 3) Total square footage; 4) Site condition; 5) Floor plans-if available; 6) Pictures if available. Interested offerors (owners, brokers or their legal representatives) should submit specific information (e-mail preferred) concerning their properties to Bob Wesp (VA Contracting Officer) at the following address no later than June 3, 2010, 3:30 p.m. CST to be considered: Bob Wesp Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Network Business Office (10N15/90) 4101 South 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS 66048 Email: [email protected] Net usable square feet does not include such common building areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. The Government is limited by law (40 USC 278a, as Amended 10-1-81) to pay no more than the appraised fair rental value for space. Please note: This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. A solicitation for offers may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date.

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