USDA Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Meadville, PA
ID: 57-42039-23-FAType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTERFPAC BUS CNTR-MGMT SVS DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF OFFICE BUILDINGS (X1AA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1666c68e343f4468b33297aa190232f7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking expressions of interest from property owners or agents who can provide office space and related services for a new service center in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The purpose of this initiative is to establish a hub for agricultural services, primarily focusing on farm loans and conservation programs.

    The selected vendor will play a pivotal role in acquiring and managing the real estate, conducting environmental assessments, and coordinating any necessary repairs or renovations to ensure the space meets the USDA's exacting standards. The agency prioritizes a contiguous first-floor space of around 5454 usable square feet, with parking provisions for government vehicles, visitors, and employees. The space should adhere to accessibility requirements and be situated outside the 100-year flood plain. Notably, the USDA aims to install electric vehicle charging stations, enhancing its commitment to sustainability.

    Potential offerors should take note that this solicitation has a lengthy timeline. The initial offer deadline is August 1, 2024, but the USDA aims to award the lease by February 1, 2025. This lease will have a full term of 10 years, with a firm term of 5 years and the possibility of another 5-year non-firm term.

    The USDA estimates the contract value at approximately $2.5 million, making it a lucrative opportunity for successful bidders. The contract will be awarded based on a firm-fixed-price arrangement. It is essential that applicants demonstrate their ability to manage the project effectively, providing a timely response in line with the stringent technical specifications outlined.

    If you wish to submit an offer, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov, with your registration reflecting the correct NAICS code and business size standard. Additionally, ensure that your offer acknowledges the receipt of any relevant amendments, submitting it by the specified deadline to avoid rejection.

    For clarification or further information, interested parties can contact Heather Schmitt at Heather.Schmitt@usda.gov or 724-482-5288.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Heather Schmitt
    (724) 482-5288
    heather.schmitt@usda.gov
    Zisa Lubarov-Walton
    zisa.lubarov-walton@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    3d PA Meadville Amend 1.pdf
    The Department of Agriculture seeks a commercial lease for office space. This amendment to the solicitation clarifies several points for potential offerors. First, the USDA aims to install electric vehicle charging stations adjacent to reserved parking spaces, with the lessor signing a reimbursement contract for electricity costs with a separate vendor. Parking lot and parking expenses are generally considered shell costs, except for the USDA's reserved spaces, which are classified as Tenant Improvement costs. The agency desires occupancy by February 2026 and has provided examples for a customer counter layout, noting the desire for a way to close off the passthroughs. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and submit their proposals by the specified due date to avoid rejection. Any changes to offers must reference the solicitation and this amendment.
    3d PA Meadville Amend 2.pdf
    The Department of Agriculture's Farm Production and Conservation division seeks to amend a solicitation for negotiated procurements, extending the response date to September 3, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment and must submit their proposals by the new response date to avoid rejection. This amendment does not alter any other terms or conditions of the solicitation. The contact for further information is Heather Schmitt, reachable at Heather.Schmitt@usda.gov or 724-482-5288. The primary objective of the solicitation remains unchanged, focusing on acquiring services related to farm production and conservation efforts.
    Crawford_DelineatedArea.pdf
    Meadville PA RLP Package.zip
    PA Meadville DA 1.16.24 Update.pdf
    The USDA seeks bids for a service center in the delineated area of Meadville, Pennsylvania. The primary objective is to establish a hub for agricultural services, focusing on farm loans, conservation programs, and related support. The chosen vendor will be responsible for acquiring and managing real estate, conducting environmental assessments, and coordinating necessary repairs and renovations to ensure the center meets USDA requirements. The contract, valued at around $2.5 million, is expected to be a firm-fixed-price arrangement. Applicants will be evaluated based on their experience, proposed timelines, and ability to adhere to the stringent technical specifications outlined for the center's operations. Submissions are due by March 14, 2024, with the project scheduled for completion within a year of contract award.
    PA Meadville DA 1.16.24 Update.pdf
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