JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
SECTION 8: SERVICES, UTILITIES,AND MAINTENANCE
8.1 UTILITIES:
The Lessor shall ensure that public utilities necessary for operation are available and operable at the site
at the time of final inspection. The Lessor is required to pay any deposits and hook-up fees relative to
utilities (water-tap fee, water connection fee, sewer connection fee, sewer tap fee, etc.).
The cost of utilities is not included as part of the rental consideration. VA will pay all expenses
related to utility usage (electricity, telephone, internet service, cable media, gas, water, and
sewage) for space occupied and utilized by VA.
Editing Note: following paragraph would apply in
multi-tenant buildings or campus. Consider deleting
the separate meters if all space is occupied by VA.
//The Lessor shall provide separate meters to measure VA usage versus Lessor usage. Pro-ration is not
permissible. The Lessor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer prior to occupancy by VA, written
certification of the meter numbers and certification that these numbers measure VA usage only.//
Editing Note: Edit following paragraph as required
identifying special project requirements.
8.2 BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING BY LESSOR:
8.2.1
BUILDING MAINTENANCE BY LESSOR:
8.2.1.1 LESSOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Lessor is responsible for total maintenance of the leased premises in accordance with Paragraph 14,
GSA Form 35l7B; including special equipment items specified in Schedule B to be maintained by
the Lessor. Maintenance of special equipment items identified in Schedule B to be maintained by VA is
excluded from the Lessor's responsibility.
The Lessor must have a building superintendent or a local, designated representative available to promptly
correct deficiencies or attempt to correct deficiencies upon written or oral notice of such condition from VA.
The Lessor's superintendent or designated representative shall correct or attempt to correct deficiencies
within the timeframes specified in the O&M Plan (Paragraph 8.4 below) and agreed to by the Government.
If no substantial attempt has been made to correct the deficiencies within the specified time, action will be
taken by VA to correct such deficiencies and the cost of repairs will be deducted from the next month'
s
rental payment.
The Lessor shall provide the labor, material and supervision to adequately maintain the structure, the roof,
the exterior walls, windows, doors and any other necessary building appurtenances to provide watertight
integrity, structural soundness, and acceptable appearance.
The Lessor' maintenance responsibility includes initial supplies of all items, materials, and equipment
s
necessary for such maintenance. All maintenance work will be done in accordance with applicable local
Building Codes and ordinances, and inspection certificates will be displayed as appropriate.
Maintenance by Lessor includes, but is not limited to, interior and exterior care of the building and the site;
all sidewalks, parking areas, driveways, private access roads, lawns, and shrubbery; utilities; and building
service equipment; including all repairs and replacements. All equipment and systems shall be maintained
to provide reliable service without unusual interruption, disturbing noises, exposure to fire or safety
hazards, or unusual emissions of dirt.
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