Solicitation for Space - South St Paul, MN

The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service Region 5 is seeking to lease office and warehouse space in South St Paul, Minnesota for a federal facility. The solicitation requires approximately 9,752 ABOA square feet of combined office and warehouse space, along with 19 surface parking spaces, for a 15-year lease term with a 10-year firm commitment. Specific requirements include warehouse space with a 15-foot minimum clear height, 25-foot column spacing, drive-in capabilities, two 12'x14' overhead garage doors, floor drains, fire sprinklers, and a 6-inch concrete slab capable of supporting tractor-trailers. The facility must be located within a defined geographic area bounded by I-94, Route 10, I-494, and Route 52, and must be situated away from sensitive locations such as churches, childcare facilities, and residential areas. Expressions of interest are due by January 28, 2025, with a market survey estimated for February 28, 2025, and a target occupancy date of May 14, 2026.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category, making it open to all qualified commercial real estate providers. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the detailed specifications suggest a complex requirement for a specialized facility that can accommodate both office and warehouse functions. The government has not disclosed a specific award value or budget range for the lease, but the extensive technical requirements indicate a substantial investment in a purpose-built or carefully selected facility. The lease will require 24-hour parking access, separate HVAC controls for office and warehouse areas, and proximity to emergency services with a 10-minute response time. The procurement falls under the Real Estate NAICS category (531) and the Lease/Rental of Office Buildings PSC category (X1AA), indicating a standard commercial real estate acquisition process for federal use.