1SD2083-Government seeks to lease space in Rapid City, South Dakota

The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service Central Office is seeking to lease office space in Rapid City, South Dakota, with specific requirements for size, parking, and functionality. The lease opportunity calls for a commercial property between 7,515 and 8,191 rentable square feet, with 21 total parking spaces and additional specifications including a 10'X40' pull-in parking space for trucks with trailers. The government requires the space to meet fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards, and mandates a fully serviced lease that is not located in a flood-prone area. Expressions of interest are due by December 20, 2024, with an estimated market survey period in January/February 2025 and projected occupancy date of January 27, 2027. Potential lessors must also comply with telecommunications prohibitions outlined in Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this lease opportunity, making it open to all qualified commercial property owners. The lease term is structured as a 10-year contract with a 5-year firm term and two optional 5-year extensions, providing potential long-term stability for the selected lessor. Additional property requirements include a 50-square-foot vestibule and exterior space capable of accommodating a 10'X12' storage shed. The contract falls under NAICS category 531120 for Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings and PSC category X1AA for Lease/Rental of Office Buildings. Key government contacts for this opportunity include Lease Contracting Officer John Shin, Leasing Specialist Thayeng Chang, Project Manager Katerina Chavez, and Transaction Manager Veronica Montoya, who can be reached at Veronica.r.montoya@gsa.gov for further information or inquiries.