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U.S. GOVERNMENT

General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space:

State: ID

City: Idaho Falls

Delineated Area: City Limits

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 2,813

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 3,094

Space Type: Office

Parking Spaces (Total): 0

Full Term: 10 Years

Firm Term: 5 Years

Option Term: Two 5-Year Renewal Options

Additional Requirements:

Offered space preferred on first floor pending security assessment. If not on the first floor,then must be located near an elevator lobbywith common restrooms available andconveniently located for use by visitors.

Offered space may not be collocated with prisons, bail bonds, or rehabilitation treatment centers.

A public or campus bus line useable by tenant occupants shall be located within the immediate vicinity of the building, but generally not exceeding a walkable ¼ mile, asdetermined by the Government.Offered space requires six (6) public parking spaces be available within one quarter (1/4) mile of the building.

Contiguous, above-ground space isrequested, except as noted below. If all space cannot be contiguous, then 1,124 usable sq.ft. may be located in a separate block elsewhere in the building. Non-contiguous space must be provided with a secure pathway (route) for connectivity between spaces. If space is on more than one floor,adjacent floors are preferred.

Public and employee building entries should be separate. Means of egress are determined by applicable codes andregulations.

The base building must provide common area restrooms that comply with specifications in the RLP/lease or all applicable local codes.They must be located on each floor that the tenant agency occupies and be within 200’ of the tenant suite entry or entries. Rest rooms shall not be located within the offered space.The Government shall not pay for construction of rest rooms for use by either employees or visitors.

The offered space requires 70-80% openoffice planning, with standardized 6’x8’ systems furniture workstations and 8’x12’ offices. For effective space utilization, a minimum of 30’-0” o.c. between structural elements (columns, core, curtainwall, etc.) is desired. For most efficient office layouts on window walls, mullion spacing of 5’-0” o.c. is preferred.

General office space shall have a ceiling height of a minimum 9’-0”. Ceiling Heights inthe MDF, IDF or other equipment rooms shall be a minimum of 8’-0” clear and havesufficient space above the ceiling for independent HVAC units, ducting, cable trays,or other necessary devices.

Equipment in MDF Room typically ranges from 50-200 PSF (pound per square foot). A safe located in the office space weighs approximately 300 lbs.

To demonstrate potential for efficient layout,the Offeror may be required to provide a testfit layout at the Offeror's expense when the space offered contains certain features such as:

• narrow column spacing;


• atriums, light wells, or other areas interrupting contiguous spaces;


• extremely long, narrow runs of space;


• irregular space configurations; or


• other unusual building features

The Government will advise the Offeror if thetest fit layout demonstrates that theGovernment's requirement cannot be accommodated within the space offered. TheOfferor will have the option of increasing the ANSI/BOMA office area (usable) square footage offered, provided that it does not exceed the maximum ANSI/BOMA office area (usable) square footage in this RLP. If the Offeror is already providing the maximum ANSI/BOMA office area (usable) square footage and cannot house the Government's space requirements, then the Government will advise the Offeror that the offer is unacceptable.

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced lease is required. Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain (formerly referred to as “100-year” floodplain).

Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.

To be considered acceptable, expressions of interest must include the following information:

• Building name and address and location of the available space within the building;


• Rentable square feet available and expected rental rate per rentable square foot, fully serviced;


• ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered and expected rental rate per ABOA square foot, fully serviced. Indicate whether the quoted rental rate includes an amount for tenant improvements and state the amount (if any);


• Date of space availability;


• Building ownership information;


• Amount of parking available on-site and its cost. Include whether expected rental rate includes the cost of the required government parking (if any);


• Energy efficiency and renewable energy features existing within the building; and


• List of building services provided.

Market Survey (Estimated): December 2023

Occupancy (Estimated): December 2025

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