Commercial Retail Space Lease for Armed Forces | US. Army Corps of Engineers

Executive Summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting lease proposals for commercial retail space in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, for Armed Forces Recruiting purposes. This is a five-year lease with government termination rights.

Scope & Requirements

The Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is soliciting lease proposals for approximately 1750-2170 gross rentable square feet of commercial retail space in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, for Armed Forces Recruiting purposes. The delineated area is the 28697 zip code.

The U.S. Government, by and through USACE, seeks to occupy retail and related space under a lease, that will be expiring, in the city and state specified above. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other factors, the availability of space that may potentially satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred such as tenant improvements (initial alterations) and telecommunication infrastructure, non-productive agency downtime, and costs, including rent, related to executing a lease and occupying a space.

The Government’s preference is for a full-service lease to include base rent, CAM, utilities, and janitorial services for retail space to be used for Armed Forces Recruiting Purposes for a term of five (5) years with Government termination rights and location within the delineated area specified above. Non-exclusive parking for 4 government vehicles must be provided 24 hours 7 days. Offered space must meet Government requirements per the terms of the Government Lease. Must use Government Lease.

The lease is for a Five (5) year term with Government termination rights. Interested respondents may include building owners and representatives with the exclusive right to represent building owners. Due to the number of responses, Representatives of building owners must include the exclusivity agreement granting the right to represent the building owner with any response to this advertisement. If you are not the lessor and do not have an exclusivity agreement dated prior to the date of this announcement please do not submit responses or questions related to this advertisement.

**Additional information regarding this solicitation will be provided by the primary and secondary contacts contained in this solicitation.

***Attached documents include:

• Proposal to Lease
• General Clauses and Addendum
• Government Lease

**** Documents available upon request

• Construction Specifications for Initial Alterations
• Telecommunications Addendum (National Defense Authorization Act Compliance)
• Janitorial Specifications

*****Solicitation for offer (SFO) Submission must include: Proposal to Lease Space Document (signed by lessor), Proposed Floor Plan, Initial Alterations Quote, and Exclusivity Agreement (if applicable)

Compliance & Qualifications

• All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to award of a contract.
• Contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management.

How to Prepare Your Bid

1. Ensure your proposal includes all required documents, including the signed Proposal to Lease Space Document and Exclusivity Agreement if applicable.
2. Prepare a detailed floor plan that meets the Government’s specifications for retail space.
3. Consider the costs of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure in your proposal to enhance competitiveness.