AD Project #202609900 Committee for Public Counsel Services, Pittsfield

Massachusetts' Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is soliciting proposals on behalf of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPC) to lease approximately 5,600 usable square feet of office space in Pittsfield under AD Project #202609900, with proposals due January 7, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. DCAMM will consider space from 5,000 to 6,000 square feet on a 10-year term to house CPC's Public Defender Division and Children and Family Law Division. The target occupancy date is the second quarter of 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Landlords must provide statements under oath regarding beneficial interests in the property, certify tax compliance, and comply with Executive Order No. 481. Proposers submit the official DCAMM Lease Proposal form, obtained through COMMBUYS, and attest that landlords have reviewed the standard Commonwealth Lease and will sign it without material modifications. Proposed revisions go in a separate Lease Rider. Proposals may be submitted by mail, messenger, in person, or as PDF to leasepropsubmittal.DCAMM@mass.gov. Changes made outside designated response areas result in disqualification, so proposers should confirm the "Last Change" field on the CommBUYS summary page before submitting.

The buyer requires a fully managed, turnkey buildout under the General Specifications, including Landlord's Improvements and Services. Required parking includes 25 general spaces (some available 24/7/365), 6 reserved spaces for authorized agency vehicles, accessible spaces compliant with Massachusetts Architectural Access Board and ADA standards, and electric vehicle charging stations. Staff areas total 3,455 square feet for 28 personnel, supported by 763 square feet of support space and 1,428 square feet of entry and meeting space. Electronic documents must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The selected proposer completes annual EO-594 compliance surveys and commits to decarbonization efforts throughout the lease term.

The lease is gross, with operating expenses and taxes included when possible. Proposers itemize total annual rent in dollars, not per-square-foot rates, and base rent is set in the executed lease. Rent payments are subject to fiscal-year appropriations, and the Commonwealth may terminate if appropriations are not made.

DCAMM will evaluate financial and overall value, location suitability (including proximity to Berkshire County courts and public transportation), building conditions, configuration, accessibility compliance, and alignment with Commonwealth Policy Objectives. Those objectives include historic property prioritization, decarbonization, Gateway City revitalization, environmental justice, and inclusive design. DCAMM conducts site visits for each competitive proposal and reserves the right to request best and final offers, negotiate, and reject proposals based on subjective value and agency needs.