USDA Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Berrien Springs, MI

The SAM advertisement for related notice 57-26021-22-FA and 57-26021-22-FA-RLP, are hereby deleted in their entirety and shall be replaced with the following: U.S. GOVERNMENT Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space: LOCATION State: Michigan City: Berrien Spring County: Berrien County Delineated Area: See DA Map. North: East Hinchman Road to MI-139 to MI-31, north on MI-31 to St. Joseph’s River; East: St. Joseph’s River; South: St. Joseph’s River/MI-31, north on MI-31 to East Shawnee Road to Garr Road; West: Garr Road. SPACE REQUIREMENTS Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 3,836 ABOA SF Minimum Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 4,028 ABOA SF Maximum Rentable Square Feet (RSF): Not to exceed 4,412 RSF Space Type: General-purpose office and related space TERM REQUIREMENTS Full Term: FIFTEEEN (15) YEARS (180 MONTHS) Firm Term: TEN (10) YEARS (120 MONTHS) Termination Rights: 120-days in whole or in parts after the expiration of the firm lease term Option Term: None PARKING REQUIREMENTS GOV Surface/ Outside Reserved Parking Spaces: FIVE (5) reserved parking spaces for GOVs. These parking spaces shall be designated for USDA/ Government-Use Only. Reserved parking shall be located on-site and within a maximum walking distance of 300-feet of the public entrance of the building. Producer/ Visitor Surface/ Outside Reserved Parking Spaces: FIFTEEN (15) reserved parking spaces for USDA producers/ visitors. ONE (1) parking spaces large enough to accommodate farm-type vehicles. Large vehicle parking shall be pull-through and shall not be impacted by adjacent buildings or tenants. Reserved parking shall be located on-site and within a maximum walking distance of 300-feet of the public entrance of the building. Employee Surface/ Outside Non-Reserved Parking Spaces: FIFTEEN (15) non-reserved (public) parking spaces for USDA employees. Non-reserved (public) parking spaces shall be on-site or within a ¼ walkable mile (1,320 feet) of the public entrance of the Premises. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Tenant Improvements: Turnkey Tenant Improvements 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(s) or tenant usage. 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 environment or surroundings with a prevalence for modern design and/or tasteful rehabilitation in modern use. The space offered shall not be located within 300-feet of residential areas. 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. 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). EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Expressions of Interest Due: 4:30 PM Eastern, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Market Survey (Estimated): TBD Occupancy (Estimated): 04/01/2027 Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 N...