Hidalgo County (Edinburg or McAllen) TX, Short Term Office Rental

1 STATEMENT OF WORK FOR USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT EDINBURG or MCALLEN, TX (HIDALGO COUNTY) SHORT TERM OFFICE RENTAL Revision 0 6/18/2026 -- 1 of 7 -- 2 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Mission ................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Background ........................................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 3 2.1 Non-Personal Services .......................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Contractor Personnel Qualifications ................................................................................................... 4 2.3 Key Personnel ........................................................................................................................................ 4 2.4 Location and Hours of Work ............................................................................................................... 4 2.5 Travel ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.6 Invoicing................................................................................................................................................. 5 2.7 Identification of Contractor Personnel ............................................................................................... 5 3 REQUIREMENTS/TASKS .................................................................................................................... 5 4 DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................. 5 5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 5 5.1 Security .................................................................................................................................................. 5 5.2 Government Furnished Property (GFP), Equipment (GFE), Information (GFI), and/or Services ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 5.3 Applicable Documents .......................................................................................................................... 6 5.4 Restrictions Against Disclosure ........................................................................................................... 6 5.5 Organizational Conflicts of Interest .................................................................................................... 7 5.6 Insurance ............................................................................................................................................... 7 5.7 Mandatory Contractor Training Requirements ................................................................................ 7 -- 2 of 7 -- 3 1 INTRODUCTION The USDA Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development located at the Hidalgo County USDA Service Center in Edinburg or McAllen, TX requires a short-term rental for office space. 1.1 Mission The Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development’s mission is to procure a short-term rental to deliver service to USDA customers. 1.2 Background The Hidalgo County USDA Service Center is scheduled to vacate their office space at the request of the lessor July 31, 2026, and has been providing services to the Hidalgo County client from neighboring counties creating a hardship for our clients and staff. It is essential to provide services within the county boundaries; thus, a short-term rental is essential to meet this urgent need. 1.3 Scope The Hidalgo County USDA Service Center requires a short-term rental for office space to accommodate the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development by meeting the general requirements listed below. 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall provide office space with the following general characteristics: •Office space: Minimum of 8000 square feet, Maximum of 10,200 square feet. One story building or a multi floor building with working elevator access and ADA compliant. •Located within Hidalgo County, Texas county limits. •The office space shall meet the minimum requirements identified in the International Building Code for office space occupancies (HVAC, Flooring, wall, ceiling finishes, number of restrooms). •The office space shall be ADA compliant and shall provide easy access to the public. •The office space shall provide for sole access and control by the USDA Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development. •Adequate security- Exterior Doors Must Lock •Exterior space must be adequate to store and maintain an 8 ft in width X 20 ft in length CONEX storage container. •Parking for a minimum of 15 visitors, and 25 employees/ government vehicles. Handicap parking spaces must be designated. Adequate lighting for security in parking area outside of daylight hours. Parking should include an area for 3 trailers, approximately 15 ft in length, 8 ft in width, preferably for the driver to pull through. -- 3 of 7 -- 4 •Available for a base …