SOLICITATION NOTICE
X -- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) DESIRES TO ACQUIRE AN ASSIGNABLE SITE OPTION FOR EIGHT TO TEN (8-10) ACRES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDICAL AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AROUND SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
- Notice Date
- 9/7/2012
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 531120
— Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Office of Construction and;Facilities Management (00CFM3B);811 Vermont AVE, NW;Washington DC 20420
- ZIP Code
- 20420
- Solicitation Number
- VA10112I0168
- Response Due
- 9/14/2012
- Archive Date
- 12/22/2012
- Point of Contact
- Lorena I. Trejo
- E-Mail Address
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- Description
- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) DESIRES TO ACQUIRE AN ASSIGNABLE SITE OPTION FOR EIGHT TO TEN (8-10) ACRES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDICAL AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AROUND SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO REQUIREMENT: The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Expressions of Interest for a site from fee title property owners, or their duly authorized representatives, willing to execute an assignable option to purchase a site, or an assemblage of sites, or to obtain a donated site, containing 8-10 developable acres capable of accommodating a one story (53,417) net usable square foot building with on-site parking for approximately 245 vehicles (including 10 handicapped accessible spaces). At this time, VA seeks expressions of interest for the site only. Upon selection of a site and execution of an assignable purchase option, VA will conduct procurement and select a developer. Upon award to a future developer, VA will assign the purchase option to the developer to purchase the optioned site. The developer will construct and lease back to the VA a build-to-suit Medical and Residential Facility for up to 20 years. LOCATION: Offered sites must be within the following areas of Puerto Rico: San Juan, Guaynabo, Bayamon, Dorado, Toa Baja, Toa Alta, Trujillo Alto, Carolina, Caguas, Gurabo, Cidra, or Cayey. Note that VA reserves the right to amend the delineated area and/or site requirements as needed. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, AS KNOWN OR AVAILABLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE SO PLEASE PROVIDE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE TO ENABLE VA TO EVALUATE YOUR SITE(S). VA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ELIMINATE A SITE THAT FAILS TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION. 1. Site location, address, legal description and current and/or proposed zoning designation. 2. Size of parcel and amount (or range) of usable acreage offered. 3. Site plan, survey and/or plat map of the site indicating the location of the parcel offered. Site plan should include location of utilities, any easements (above and below ground), adjacent roads, and/or other encumbrances affecting the potential development of the parcel. Include any grading, drainage or sewer plans that have been or will be completed in the future. 5. Access to site from major transportation routes and public transportation routes. 6. Site aerials/renderings photos, graphics, and location map. 7. Describe any future development affecting the site including neighboring projects and road/public utility line construction. 8. Specific information on site ownership and any known title issues, defects, deed restrictions and encumbrances. PLEASE PROVIDE BRIEF EXPLANATIONS/CLARIFICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ISSUES 1. The availability of utilities to the site including water, sewer, gas, electric and fiber optics. 2. Confirm the site has proper zoning for a medical/residential facility. Clarify if any zoning changes, variances, or special exceptions are required for a medical/residential facility including the estimated period of time necessary to complete such entitlement process. Clarify any known county proffer obligations with the site. 3. Describe any environmental issues known to exist on the site and any remediation efforts taken or to-be-taken. Provide copies of any environmental or other assessments. 4. Provide evidence that the site offered is outside the 100 year flood zone. Clarify if the site contains any wetlands (as defined and may be certified by FEMA). 5. Explain any known factors that might prohibit the permitting, construction and/or operation of a medical and residential facility on the site offered. VA at its own discretion will not consider sites adjacent to industrial zones, heavy, traffic areas, busy commercial zones and noise polluted areas. VA desires an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere to promote a healing environment for veterans. 6. Please note that VA will not pay more than appraised market value for the site. 7. Confirm that ownership currently owns and controls the site. State whether ownership has title to property, is under contract, retains an option to purchase, etc. Offeror and/or firm submitting Expressions of Interest should state its relationship to the site (for example, owner, broker, legal representative, etc.). If Offeror is not the legal owner of the site, please provide documentation from owner that clearly demonstrates authorization to offer the site and compensation received, if any, for your efforts from the owner. VA staff may conduct a market survey of offered sites that meet the government's specific evaluation criteria. It is requested that interested Offerors send an electronic copy of the information to Ms. Lorena Trejo by mail, fax, or e-mail no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on Friday, September 14, 2012 as follows. VA reserves the right to consider sites offered after this date that are beneficial to the government or reject such sites. Also, any persons or firms submitting or considering the submission of a site are encouraged to contact the following with any questions or clarifications regarding this notice including the ability to respond to the information requested in this notice. PUBLIC PROPERTIES, LLC ATTN: Lorena I. TrejoDirect Line: 202-652-4197 3210 Grace Street, Suite 100FAX: 202-338-1057 Washington, DC 20007E-Mail: ltrejo@ppwashdc.com RESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT VA ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION TO CONSIDER A SITE BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
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