CMS 6852 RFI ISP/Minooka

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to lease approximately 17,700 square feet of mixed garage and office space located within the Counties of Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry or Will. The leased space will be used by the Illinois State Police (ISP) Strategic Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. The initial lease term is 5 years with an optional 5-year renewal. Responses are due by October 24, 2023, and CMS will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, responsibility, and price, potentially conducting negotiations with all responsive respondents. The procurement documents provide detailed requirements for the tenant space configuration, including personnel space, common office space, specialty storage, and support spaces, as well as technical specifications for electrical, lighting, access control, and other building systems.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Similarly, the documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they specify an award value or budget range. The procurement does allow for respondents to propose tenant improvements, with the state reserving the right to make a sole discretion determination of whether the proposed property reasonably meets the stated requirements.