AD Project #202610200 Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Abington, Attleboro, Berkley, etc.

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is soliciting proposals on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for a ten-year office lease of approximately 8,500 square feet of usable area, with flexibility to consider space ranging from 7,500 to 10,000 square feet across multiple municipalities in southeastern Massachusetts (Abington, Attleboro, Berkley, Bridgewater, Brockton, Canton, and 31 others in Bristol County), with proposals due July 22, 2027 and target occupancy of February 1, 2027.

The scope includes space to house the Child Support Southern Regional Office with capacity for 98 staff seats across 24 offices and 74 workstations, support areas (records, copy/mail, storage, wellness), meeting spaces (one large conference room accommodating 30, one medium conference room, three huddle rooms), entry areas with waiting/seating, receptionist counter with ballistic-resistant glass, and two interview rooms with enhanced security measures. The facility must accommodate approximately 25 to 35 weekly visitors, be located in proximity to routes 495, 44, and 24, and include accessible parking with 35 general spaces and electric vehicle charging stations. All specifications comply with Massachusetts State Building Code, MAAB regulations, and ADA standards.

The landlord must provide a fully managed, turnkey buildout on a gross lease basis, with all architectural, engineering, permitting, and construction services. Required landlord improvements include comprehensive HVAC systems, extensive electrical and telecommunications infrastructure, professional janitorial services from a company carrying $2 million liability insurance, and annual EO-594 compliance surveys supporting decarbonization efforts. The landlord must maintain comprehensive commercial general liability insurance of not less than $2 million combined-single-limit and casualty insurance covering 100% of building replacement cost.

Eligible proposers include property owners, tenants with subleasing rights, prospective purchasers with purchase-and-sale agreements, and brokers with binding authority. Proposals must align with Commonwealth Policy Objectives including support for Gateway Cities, environmental justice areas, sustainability initiatives, and inclusive design principles. All proposal materials must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. DCAMM reserves the right to conduct site visits for each qualifying proposal, request best and final offers, negotiate with multiple proposers, and reject any or all proposals.