Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks expressions of Interest for leased space in Elyria, Ohio.

U.S. GOVERNMENT

Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space:

State: Ohio

City: Elyria

Delineated Area:

Northern Border: Starting at the Corner of Baumhart Rd and Interstate 90  heading east to Interstate 80  and continuing east to Route 83

Eastern Border: Corner of 80 and Rt 83 South to Route 18 (Norwalk Road)

Southern Border: Corner of Route 18 heading west to the corner of Hawley Road. Heading South to  the corner of Jones Road. Head west to the Corner of Rt 511.

Western Border: Corner of Route 511 and Jones road heading North to Vermilion Road and continuing north to Interstate 90.

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 3,896

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 4,090

Maximum Sq. Ft. (RSF): 4,480

Space Type: Office and related space

Reserved Government Vehicle Parking Spaces: 4

Reserved Visitor/Customer Parking Spaces: 7

Non-Reserved Employee Parking Spacing (located on-site or within 300 feet of premises): 14

Full Term: 20 Years

Firm Term: 5 Years

Termination Rights: 120 Days

Additional Requirements:

• Square feet may reflect non-USDA partners where NRCS provides workspace to partners through agreement.
• The parking lot shall have pull-through capabilities and shall not be obstructed by adjacent building and/or tenant usage. Pull through parking must accomodate farm style trucks pulling trailers and provide ample space for entering and exiting the parking area.
• Access road and parking area shall be paved.
• The space offered, its location, and its surrounding areas must be compatible with the Government’s intended use.
• The space offered shall be in a professional office environments or surroundings with a prevalence for modern design and/or tasteful rehabilitation in modern use.
• The space offered will not be considered where any living quarters are located within the building.
• Space shall not be adjacent to a tenant or business whose primary operation is the sale of alcoholic beverages, where firearms are sold and/or discharged, or where tenants related to drug treatment or detention facilities are located.
• Subleases are not acceptable.
• First floor space is preferred. Office space must be contiguous, on one floor with at least 2 available means of egress. If space offered is above the ground level, then at least one (1) accessible elevator will be required.
• The Government will have access to the Space 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays).
• 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 0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain (formerly referred to as “500-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.

Expressions of Interest Due: July 23, 2026

Market Survey (Estimated): August 6, 2026

Occupancy (Estimated): February 2027

Note:   Entities not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov, are advised to start the registration process as soon as possible if intending to submit an offer for possible lease award. Must include All Awards and NAICS Code 531120 as part fo the registration

Expressions of Interest shall include the following:

1.     If existing building, building name and address, and location of the available space within the Building, along with building site/ lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions shown) reflecting the Space that is being offered.

2.     If new construction, site/aerial plans or building site/lot plans showing the location of the proposal land, along with the parcel number (if part of multiple parcels, all parcel numbers associated with the proposed land).  Adjacent streets showing proposed ingress/egress shall be shown on the plans.

3.     Rentable square feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered.

4.     Date of space availability.

5.     If offeror is not the owner of the building, an authorization letter signed by owner to represent owner for property will be required. *

6.     Amount of/type of parking available on-site. 

7.     External Photos of the space or site being submitted.

8.    For existing buildings, provide information on condition of building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan.  Alternatively, provide a copy of a recent commercial building inspection or appraisal.

9.    Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS).

10.  Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Seismic Safety Standards, as applicable.

11.  Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements.

12.  For new construction or properties requiring expansion of the footprint of the building, confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet National Environmental Protection Act of 1969 (NEPA) Requirements.

* As mentioned in #5 above, any submission received without written authorization to represent owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received.  In cases where an agent is representing multiple entities, written acknowledgement/permission from each entity to represent multiple interest parties for the same submission must be submitted prior to the Expressions of Interest due date.

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Send Expressions of Interest to:  Antonio Rodriguez / Lease Contracting Officer

Email Address: Antonio.Rodriguez@usda.gov

Government Contact Information

Name/Title: Antonio Rodriguez

Email Address: Antonio.rodriguez@usda.gov

Phone Number: 202-720-3646