[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 27 (Friday, February 8, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 6034]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-3050]



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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION


Notice of the Availability of the Record of Decision for a 
Proposed Department of Transportation Headquarters

AGENCY: General Services Administration, National Capital Region; 
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Lease acquisition of a new or renovated headquarters building 
for the Department of Transportation in the Central Employment Area of 
Washington, DC.

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SUMMARY: The General Services Administration (GSA) announces the 
availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the proposed lease 
acquisition of a new or renovated headquarters building for the 
Department of Transportation (DOT) in the Central Employment Area (CEA) 
of Washington, DC.

Background Information

    On July 25, 2001, GSA published in the Federal Register a Notice of 
the Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a 
Proposed Department of Transportation Headquarters (66 FR 38705).
    DOT seeks to update its facilities, maximize efficiency, and 
reorganize and consolidate its operations. To this end, GSA conducted a 
competitive procurement of 1.35 million square feet of new or renovated 
space, under an operating lease for a term of fifteen years. 
Consolidation in a new or renovated headquarters will produce 
significant operating efficiencies in support of DOT's mission.
    The Government conducted this procurement as a negotiated, best 
value source selection. The procurement process was developed with full 
integration of the NEPA process, incorporating NEPA compliance into the 
agency's decision-making framework. This resulted in full public 
participation and submission of final proposals that addressed 
potential environmental impacts. The Government's evaluation of 
proposals considered an Offeror's ability and willingness to address 
impacts and implement proposed mitigation measures identified through 
the NEPA process, including public comments received on the Final EIS.

Project Information

    The Final Environmental Impact Statement announced that Alternative 
4, proposing construction of a new DOT headquarters facility at the 
Southeast Federal Center, was the preferred action alternative for 
satisfying DOT's space needs. This proposal was judged by the selection 
panel for the competitive procurement, as being the highest technically 
rated and lowest priced, consistent with the criteria provided in the 
Solicitation for Offers (SFO). The ROD announces GSA's decision to 
proceed with implementation of the preferred action alternative.

Availability of Record of Decision (ROD)

    The ROD and other information regarding this project are available 
on the Internet at http://www.velecom.com/DOT. To request a copy of the 
ROD, please contact Mr. John Simeon, General Services Administration, 
and (202) 260-5786.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Simeon, General Services 
Administration, and (202) 260-5786.

    Dated: February 1, 2002.
Anthony Costa,
Assistant Regional Administrator, National Capital Region, General 
Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 02-3050 Filed 2-7-02; 8:45 am]
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