Lessors of Nonresidential Office Space or Lease

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intends to solicit a fully serviced lease for approximately 800 gross square feet (minimum 694 net square feet) of office space in Manhattan, Kansas, with proposals due October 7, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. CDT. No set-aside applies. The Government is evaluating whether alternate space is economically advantageous compared to renewing its currently expiring lease, and will factor relocation costs, physical move expenses, tenant improvement replication, telecommunications infrastructure, and agency downtime into the award decision.

Place of performance is within Manhattan, Kansas city limits. The Government requires 24-hour unrestricted access, direct access to a secondary exterior exit door (or installation capability prior to occupancy), and communications infrastructure including DSL, T1, or satellite dish. Lighted parking for four Government vehicles must be available 24 hours; additional parking for privately owned vehicles is required on-site or within a four-block radius.

The lease term is up to five years with termination rights; the Government may cancel with 90 days' notice. The lessor bears full responsibility for operating costs, real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance including HVAC (maintaining 70–78 degrees Fahrenheit), janitorial services (twice weekly), and all related services incorporated into monthly rent paid in arrears via electronic funds transfer. The lessor must complete a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment at their expense, verify compliance with accessibility and fire protection standards, and submit asbestos management plans if applicable. All alterations require design approval from the Corps of Engineers and must follow Construction and Security Specifications, including security requirements addressing communications equipment compliance with 2019 National Defense Authorization Act prohibitions regarding specified foreign-sourced equipment.

Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal offers best value based on price and technical factors of approximately equal importance. Technical criteria include location, neighborhood quality, accessibility, building appearance, parking availability, sign potential, floor plan efficiency, and high-speed internet availability.

Proposals should be submitted via email to Realty Specialist Nya King at nya.g.king@usace.army.mil or by mail to Kansas City District, Real Estate Division. Contact: 816-772-5648.