X -- U.S. GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO LEASE 4,686 RSF TO 4,921 RSF (Yielding at Least 4,075 USF and at most 4,279 USF) OF OFFICE SPACE IN BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA

GENERAL INFORMATION:

REQUIREMENT:

The United States Government desires to lease modern quality office, conference, and storage space in an existing facility consisting of 4,686 rentable square feet to 4,921 rentable square feet in the Bemidji, MN area, within the following delineated area:

City Limits of Bemidji, Minnesota

The space should yield between 4,075 to 4,279 ANSI/BOMA usable square feet and the property should be able to accommodate a minimum of fourteen (14) secured, surface parking spaces.  The space must be fully serviced including all utilities and janitorial services.  The proposed lease is for ten (10) years with a five (5) year firm term.  Space must be ready for occupancy no later than December 1, 2010.  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 and employee parking within 1 to 2 blocks of the offered building sufficient to cover commuting needs of employees.  The location should also provide 3 to 4 visitor parking spaces onsite or near the building.  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.

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:  March 26, 2010

Please reference Project Number GS-05B-18566