AD Project #202608200 Department of Transitional Assistance and MassAbility, Ashland, Bellingham etc

The Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is soliciting proposals for a 10-year lease of approximately 14,000 square feet of usable office space for the Department of Transitional Assistance and MassAbility client and customer service operations in one of 28 MetroWest municipalities, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and target occupancy of May 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

DCAMM will accept space ranging from 13,000 to 15,000 square feet. Eligible locations include Ashland, Bellingham, Blackstone, Boxborough, Dover, East Walpole, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Maynard, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Sherborn, Southborough, Stow, Sudbury, Walpole, Wellesley, and Weston. The facility must accommodate approximately 70 visitors per day.

The space must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and building codes. Landlord must complete turnkey buildout including systems furniture and landlord's services per RFP specifications. The property must provide 60 general parking spaces (some available 24/7/365) at no cost if possible, with additional paid-space and electric vehicle charging details required; accessible parking must meet Massachusetts Architectural Access Board standards.

Evaluation criteria include usable area and space type, location with stated preference for downtown Framingham proximity and public transportation within 0.5 miles, building conditions, accessibility for persons with disabilities, daylighting (preferably 25% of exterior wall surface), and sustainable space utilization prioritizing reuse of existing construction. DCAMM prefers a fully gross lease rate with all operating expenses and taxes included. Proposers must warrant hazardous-substance remediation and code compliance. Proposers must submit via the DCAMM Lease Proposal Form by mail, messenger, in person, or electronically to leasepropsubmittal.DCAMM@mass.gov. DCAMM will conduct site visits for competitive proposals and may waive portions of the RFP, request best and final offers, or reject all proposals at its sole discretion. Project manager: Lars Carlson (Lars.Carlson@mass.gov).