AD Project #202608500 Committee for Public Counsel Services, Lawrence

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is soliciting lease proposals for approximately 5,700 usable square feet of office space in Lawrence, Massachusetts, under Project #202608500, with proposals due December 17, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. DCAMM is procuring on behalf of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPC), whose Public Defender Division serves Essex County criminal cases and non-criminal proceedings. Proposers may be property owners, tenants with sublease authority, prospective purchasers, prospective ground tenants, or brokers with binding authority.

DCAMM will consider space ranging from 4,700 to 6,700 usable square feet on a ten-year term, with target occupancy in April 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Commonwealth prefers a fully managed premises at a gross lease rate covering all operating expenses and taxes, and proposers must provide estimated operating expense and tax budgets. Rent payments are subject to appropriations. Proposals are evaluated for best overall value rather than lowest price, weighing financial and overall value, location suitability (including public transportation proximity and parking availability), building conditions, and compatibility of uses. Proposals supporting Commonwealth Policy Objectives, including Gateway Cities revitalization, environmental justice areas, decarbonization, sustainable design, and inclusive design principles, will be rated higher.

The landlord must deliver turnkey improvements complying with the Space Allocation and Finish Schedule, covering HVAC, electrical infrastructure, low-voltage cabling, security systems, janitorial services, and accessibility standards. Technical exhibits set requirements for electrical and data outlets, flooring, workstations, conference room audio-visual provisions, and ADA-compliant signage, and shop drawings require DCAMM and user agency approval. The landlord must carry commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 combined single limit and building casualty insurance at 100 percent replacement cost.

Proposals must use the Ten-Year Lease Proposal Form and be submitted by mail to the DCAMM Office of Leasing and State Office Planning in Boston or electronically to leasepropsubmittal.DCAMM@mass.gov. DCAMM conducts site visits for each competitive proposal. The Commonwealth may conditionally select a proposal and negotiate terms, and no lease is binding until executed by the DCAMM Commissioner. Proposers must confirm the "Last Change" field on the ComBuys summary page before submitting, as the Commonwealth assumes no liability for proposals based on outdated documents and modifications to the solicitation body result in disqualification.