US Government Seeks to Lease Space in San Jose, CA

Background
The GSA Public Buildings Service seeks a fully serviced office lease in San Jose, California, for U.S. Government occupancy.

Work Details
Provide 6,000–8,000 ABOA square feet of office space and 22 reserved on-site structured parking spaces under the lessor’s ownership and control. The space must be on the second floor or higher and available for Government occupancy Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.

The property must meet Government fire-safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability requirements and be outside the 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain.

The offered space may not be in a building containing a marijuana or cannabis dispensary, or in the same building as government agencies or private firms whose primary clientele are involved in or tied to criminal elements, including probation and parole services, drug-abuse counseling or rehabilitation, social services, halfway houses, and residential units. It may not be immediately adjacent to high-density residential.

Period of Performance
Target occupancy is January 25, 2027. The lease has a 3-year firm term and one 16-month option.

Place of Performance
San Jose, California, within the area bounded by W. Santa Clara Street, S. 1st Street, San Carlos Street, and State Route 87.

Bidder Requirements
Expressions of interest are sought from property owners and authorized representatives. Anyone submitting on behalf of an owner or property manager must include the owner’s written consent authorizing the representative to provide the information. Submissions should include available ABOA and rentable square footage by floor; the asking full-service rental rate per ABOA and rentable square foot, inclusive of a standard GSA warm-lit shell; and operating costs per ABOA and rentable square foot or confirmation that they are included in the full-service rate. Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act.