This is a lease agreement for office space requiring preservation architect services for design solutions and project documentation. The lessor is responsible for all design and construction costs, including tenant improvements, and is encouraged to seek tax benefits. The lease outlines a detailed schedule for design and construction activities, including submission and approval of design intent drawings (DIDs) and construction documents (CDs). The lessor must complete construction within 120 working days of the notice to proceed (NTP). The space will be inspected for acceptance, and a certificate of occupancy is required. The lease also details requirements for utilities, maintenance, janitorial services, security, and indoor air quality. A swing space may be provided for temporary relocation during renovations. Liquidated damages will apply for delays in completion.
The lessor shall complete all work required to prepare the premises for use not later than 120 working days following issuance of the notice to proceed (NTP).
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms for the services or goods being procured. It mentions that the government shall issue lump sum payment to the lessor after substantial completion, in accordance with invoicing procedures outlined under any lease amendments authorizing such lump sum payment.
The bid notice mentions that for carpet to be newly installed or replaced, the manufacturer's standard warranty must be submitted to the LCO within the first 60 days of government occupancy, and the government is to be a beneficiary of the terms of this warranty.
The preservation architect will be responsible for developing preservation design solutions and project documentation required for review by the government, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), if applicable, and other consulting parties in accordance with section 106. For tenant improvements and other tenant-driven alterations within an existing historic building, the preservation architect must develop context-sensitive design options consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
In case of failure on the part of the lessor to complete the work within the time fixed in the lease, the lessor shall pay the government as fixed and agreed liquidated damages, one day's rent for each and every calendar day that the delivery is delayed beyond the date specified for delivery of all the space ready for occupancy by the government.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.
The bid notice states that the lessor must consult with the government prior to developing a minimum of three finish options to include coordinated samples of finishes for all interior elements such as paint, wall coverings, base coving, carpet, window treatments, laminates, and flooring. All samples provided must comply with specifications set forth elsewhere in this lease. All required finish option samples must be provided at no additional cost to the government within 10 working days after initial submission of DIDs, if applicable.