SUMMARY:
The Government is requesting an offer to lease a minimum of 772 gross usable to a maximum of 1,200 gross square feet (gross square feet to include any common area factor) in Manor, Texas within a delineated area of: North: Manor Middle School, South: Murchinson Street, East: Highway 973 and West: Gregg Manor Road for a period of five years, with 30-day termination rights for the Government subsequent to the first year, except that the lease shall be subject to the availability of appropriations as stated on the attached sample lease for real property (Enclosure 1). The desired occupancy date is September 30, 2025 or as soon as possible.
Armed Forces Recruiting Facilities are to be located in defined geographical areas that contain businesses and other establishments that are of a compatible nature. Under no circumstances are these facilities to be located in areas where businesses of a sexual nature exist, because placement of the facility can hamper overall production of the office or cause concern for the safety of the personnel stationed there.
The military services shall have the right to use space beyond normal working hours and, if required, on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. This includes the use of elevators, lights, toilet facilities, and, if necessary, heating and air conditioning.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. The offer to lease must be inclusive of the following:
1. Itemized rental proposal worksheet (Enclosure 2). A flat rental rate for the entire five-year term is preferred.
2. Statement indicating whether or not the property is in a 100-year flood plain.
3. Statement as to whether escalation is requested for increases in utility, tax, insurance, and janitorial costs, provided such services are furnished as part of the rental consideration (reference paragraph 10 of the sample lease).
4. If the offer includes a lump sum Government contribution to the finish-out of the space, the offeror should provide a minimum of three bids to have the work performed.
5. An estimate of the number of calendar days to complete the finish-out of the space after award of the lease.
6. A copy of the legal description of the property.
7. Proof of ownership.
B. The offer should include the following:
1. Interior and exterior maintenance (including HVAC maintenance) in accordance with paragraph of General Clauses (Enclosure 3).
2. Tenant improvements in accordance with the conceptual floor plan (Enclosure 4), and the Construction Specifications (Enclosure 5).
3. All real estate taxes and insurance premiums with respect to the leased premises.
4. Common area maintenance.
5. Water, sewer, and trash removal services.
6. Electrical service.
7. Natural gas service (if applicable).
8. Janitorial services on at least a 2-day-per-week basis in accordance with the enclosed requirements (Enclosure 6).
9. Parking spaces for 2 Government Owned Vehicles
