X -- U.S. GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO LEASE 39, 764 RSF (Yielding at Least 33,997 USF and at most 37,397 USF) OF OFFICE SPACE IN CINCINNATI, OHIO

GENERAL INFORMATION:

REQUIREMENT:

The United States Government desires to lease Class A modern quality office, conference, and storage space in an existing facility consisting of 39,764 rentable square feet in the Cincinnati, OH area, within the following delineated area:

            North: East 8^th Street

            South: East 3^rd Street

            East: Broadway Street

            West: Race Street

The space should yield between 33,997 to 37,397 ANSI/BOMA usable square feet and the property should be able to accommodate a minimum of ten (10) structured parking spaces.  The space must be fully serviced including all utilities and janitorial services.  The space may not be located on the top floor of a building but must be located on the 3^rd floor or higher.  The proposed lease is for ten (10) years with a five (5) year firm term.  Space must be ready for occupancy no later than August 1, 2011.  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 easy access to regularly scheduled public transportation.  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.  Build to suit office space is not being considered at this time.

The Government is interested in considering alternate space if economically advantageous to the Government.  In determining whether relocation will be economically advantageous to the Government, the GSA will consider cost factors including, but not limited to, the total cost of the physical move including telecommunications equipment, LAN systems, office furniture (conventional and system furniture workstations) and telephone systems.

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):

1)      Building name/address

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

3)      One-eighth inch scale drawing of space offered

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

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

6)      Name, address, telephone number, and email address of authorized contact

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

AUTHORIZED CONTACTS:

GSA is using a tenant broker to represent the Government in lease negotiations for this transaction.  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 Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. Brokers or agents may represent the prospective landlord but any properties or proposals submitted by broker/agent must be accompanied by written evidence they are authorized to represent the building’s ownership.

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

Mr. Stephen Baxter
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
200 East Randolph Street, Floor 46
Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: 312-228-2056;

Fax : (312) 288-4431

E-mail:  [email protected]

For receipt not later than:  May 3, 2010

Please reference Project Number GS-05B-18562