U. S. GOVERNMENT SEEKS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR TOWER SPACE.
WORCESTER/PAXTON, MASSACHUSETTS

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks expressions of interest from owners and authorized agents of existing towers. NOAA presently has a NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) antenna at approximately 1,650 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) on a tower Located at 100 Anesbumskit Road, Paxton, MA, along with approximately 18 square feet (SF) of floor space in an adjacent structure for a NWR transmitter; and is seeking expressions of interest from owners of other towers in and around the area of Worcester, MA for possible relocation of the antenna and equipment. This broadcast antenna provides NWR coverage in Worcester, Middlesex and Norfolk Counties in eastern Massachusetts. The Government will consider agency mission requirements, the cost of moving, installation of equipment, etc., when deciding whether it should relocate. Occupancy would be required by or before October 1, 2008 and will be for 5 years. This advertisement is not a basis for negotiation. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all expressions of interest and give consideration to properties other than those offered in response to this advertisement.

AMOUNT: Position on a tower at c. 1,650' AMSL for the placement of NWR property consisting of a Phelps-Dodge 620 Cell Wave antenna; plus floor area in an adjacent structure for placement of a 2 SRS transmitters. NWS will provide and install the equipment.

LOCATION: Tower must be in or around the area of Worcester, MA

REQUIRED: Electricity, air-conditioning, and standby power are requested as part of the rental consideration.

TERM: The lease shall be for a term of 5 years.

OWNERS & AGENTS: This is an expression of interest for available space, NOT an invitation to bid.

INTERESTED PARTIES should write, e-mail or call, NOT LATER THAN July 18, 2008 to:

Yvonne B. Chesson, Contracting Officer
NOAA Real Property Management Division
200 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
yvonne.b.chesson@noaa.gov
757-441-3429

The following should be included in the expression of interest: Tower name and address; available height AMSL for antenna placement; available square footage in adjacent building; tower base altitude AMSL; and rental rates. Responses submitted by agents must be accompanied by evidence of the agent's authority to submit an expression of interest on behalf of the tower ownership.