CMS 6917 RFI Murphysboro DHS

The State of Illinois, specifically the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is seeking a commercial real estate lease for the Department of Human Services in Murphysboro, Jackson County. The Request for Information (RFI) solicits 10,082 square feet of rentable office space within specific geographic boundaries, with a desired initial lease term of five years and an optional five-year renewal. The required space must accommodate 48 employees across various functional areas, including personnel spaces, common areas, specialty spaces like file rooms and wiring closets, and flexible work environments. Key deliverables include a property that meets precise configuration standards outlined in Exhibit B, which details specifications for office layouts, electrical requirements, data wiring, access controls, and parking. Responses are due by November 7, 2024, and must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy platform. Evaluation criteria will focus on site location, financial terms, respondent responsibility, and alignment with the state's building program standards. The awarded lease is subject to a 30-day review by the Illinois Procurement Policy Board before final execution.

Prospective respondents must complete comprehensive vendor disclosure forms, including the Vendor Disclosure (Forms A) and IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, which require detailed information about business operations, ownership structures, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with state regulations. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must certify compliance with state human rights laws, disclose business operations in Iran, and meet various procurement requirements. The solicitation does not indicate incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges, but respondents must provide a detailed cost matrix itemizing permanent and temporary improvement costs, amortization, and potential lease inducements. Vendors must have an active Illinois Procurement Gateway registration and cannot be barred from state contracting. The state reserves the right to negotiate with responsive respondents and select a preferred lease proposal based on the most advantageous terms to meet the Department of Human Services' operational needs in Murphysboro.