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U.S. Government Lease Amendment DFC26 to Lease for Real Property between Pinellas County and the General Services Administration at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of U.S. Government Lease Amendment DFC26 (Amendment) to Lease GS-04P-LFL02203 with the General Services Administration (GSA) and Pinellas County. The GSA negotiates all federal government leased space. This leased space is for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
• The Lease Agreement was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Board) at the September 5, 2024 meeting. The lease term began on September 1, 2024 and expires in ten years.
• The GSA has requested the County sign the attached Amendment to include the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Discrimination by Federal Contractors clause into Lease GS-04P-LFL02203.
• The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.222-90 directs all federal contractors that they cannot engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities and federal contractors agree to provide any information to show compliance with this Amendment.
• This lease amendment, by itself, has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.1 Proactively attract and retain business with targeted jobs to the County and the region.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources.
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
Summary:
The Federal Government’s GSA requests that all federal contractors amend their Leases to include the DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors clause.
Background/Explanation:
The GSA of the Federal Government represents the TSA for their lease space requirements. In September 2024, the TSA extended their current occupancy in the Airport Terminal Building for an additional 10-year period, commencing September 1, 2024, with an option for an additional five-year term.
TSA requires the space in continued support of their duties for passenger security screening.
The Board approved this Lease at the September 5, 2024 Meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
The amendment has no direct fiscal impact.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Amendment is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(3).
Staff Member Responsible:
Mark E. Sprague, C.M., Director, Airport
Partners:
GSA
Attachments:
Amendment No. DFC26, DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors
First Amendment to Lease Agreement GS-04P-LFL02203
Lease Agreement GS-04P-LFL02203