THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY

The property that is the subject of this RFI is located at 55 Broadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts (the Property) and occupied by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. 

Through this RFI, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) (collectively, the Government) are exploring potential strategies that may foster the conveyance of all or portions of the Property (the Exchange Parcel(s)) out of federal ownership, in exchange for consideration in the form of construction and/or renovation services on a retained portion of the Property or in close proximity to the Property.

The Government is issuing this RFI to obtain responses from real estate developers, institutional landholders, construction entities, joint ventures, and other members of the development community (Respondents) who are potentially interested in acquiring the Exchange Parcel(s). The Government will use the information provided for planning purposes and for making strategic decisions regarding the future use of the Property.

The Government will not enter into a sale or exchange agreement as a result of this RFI. The Government invites Respondents to submit ideas that could assist it in attaining its objectives.

The Government will not reimburse Respondents for any expenses associated with responding to this RFI, though the Government sincerely appreciates Respondents' efforts and input. No federal funds have been implemented to fund any initiative discussed in this RFI.

Questions regarding this RFI may be submitted via email to [email protected].  Responses to submitted questions will be posted on www.gsa.gov/volpecenter.

To obtain materials from the industry day briefing and tour held on September 20, 2014, go to www.gsa.gov/volpecenter. 

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