AD Project #202608000 Executive Office of Health and Human Services, MassHealth, Chelsea, etc.

The Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) on behalf of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, MassHealth, is requesting proposals for a 10-year lease of approximately 14,200 square feet of client and customer service office space in Chelsea, East Boston, Everett, Malden, or Revere, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

DCAMM will accept proposals ranging from 13,200 to 15,200 square feet and considers space in Gateway Cities and environmental justice priority areas favorably under Commonwealth Policy Objectives. The scope includes staff areas with 120 seats, support spaces (records room, IT workroom, wellness room), client service areas with ten interview rooms, two appeal rooms, and a reception counter, along with specified finishes including vinyl flooring, acoustic ceilings, and AIS modular furniture systems. The facility must accommodate approximately 200 daily visitors and provide 45 general parking spaces, including accessible parking compliant with Massachusetts Architectural Access Board and ADA standards. Landlords must provide turnkey improvements including systems furniture, utilities, maintenance, janitorial services, security, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and telecommunications infrastructure on a gross lease basis incorporating all operating expenses and taxes.

DCAMM will conduct site visits for each competitive proposal and reserves the right to negotiate, request best and final offers, or reject all proposals. Evaluation criteria emphasize proximity to public transportation (target 0.5 miles), building conditions, daylighting at 25% of exterior wall surface preferred, parking accessibility, neighborhood characteristics, and alignment with decarbonization, environmental justice, and inclusive design principles under Executive Order 594. Target occupancy is May 2028 or as soon as possible thereafter. All proposal materials must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. Proposals must be submitted using the official DCAMM Lease Proposal Form via COMMBUYS; material omissions may render proposals non-responsive. Proposers must verify they are using current solicitation documents before submission.