The U.S. Government currently occupies retail and related space in a shopping center under lease in Lafayette, LA, that will be expiring. The Government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous and is seeking to lease approximately 7,136 gross square feet of existing Class A or B retail space, in the Lafayette, LA area, specifically in zip code 70503. In making this determination, the Government, will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that potentially can satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime.
The ideal space would fit the following: building specifications in compliance with all federal, state and local ordinances; force protection standards in compliance with Department of Defense’s Unified Facility Criteria; outfitted with either designated or open parking. An initial five year lease is intended. Space must be ready for occupancy by 30 Sep 2024.
Expressions of interest should include the following:
- Building name and address
- Floor plan drawing
- Digital photo of street view of property
- Area (BOMA rentable square feet & BOMA usable square feet)
- Rental rate per square foot rentable space (base + NNN)
- Common area factor(s) for available space, if applicable
