The U.S. Government is seeking to lease office space in Rapid City, SD, specifically for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veteran’s Benefit Service Center. The lease requires a space ranging between 4,777 to 5,279 ABOA square feet with a lease term of 10 years (8 years firm) and specific tenant requirements, such as 1,000 square feet on the first floor, separate entrances for employees and veterans, a security system, and 10 surface parking spaces. Offerors should be aware of certain compliance and construction standards, including seismic considerations and the elimination of certain telecommunications as per federal regulations. Interested parties can submit offers during designated “Open Periods” through the Automated Advanced Acquisition Program (AAAP) and must comply with various federal, state, and local regulations. The government will award the lease based on the lowest price, technically acceptable offers without negotiations. Key contacts for the process are provided for further assistance.
The AAAP Post-Award Schedule outlines the timeline and activities for a project following lease award, replacing a previous attachment as specified in the RLP. The schedule begins within five working days post-award and manages the stages of design and construction until the government's acceptance of the space, spanning a total of 322 workdays. Key activities include the preparation and review of design intent drawings, submission of construction documents and pricing proposals, construction completion, and final government inspections. Each task is assigned a specific number of working days, emphasizing collaboration between the lessor and the government (GSA and Client). This structured timeframe ensures that the project proceeds efficiently and meets established deadlines, crucial within the framework of government RFPs and grants.