Invitation to Negotiate for Leased Space in Bay County, Panama City

The State of Florida, through the Department of Children and Families (DCF), is seeking to lease approximately 10,300 square feet (+/- 5%) of office space in the Panama City, Bay County area. The leased space will be used to accommodate DCF's Children's Legal Services (CLS) and Child Protection Investigations (CPI) programs. The Department is issuing an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) and will evaluate proposals for a single co-located facility or separate locations for the two programs. The ITN outlines detailed specifications for the required space, including room sizes, layouts, and technical requirements. Offerors must provide full-service (gross) lease rates for 5-year, 7-year, and 10-year initial terms, with ten 1-year renewal options, and include a $25 per square foot tenant improvement allowance. Responses are due by April 25, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST, and the Department will conduct site visits and negotiate a final lease agreement with the selected offeror(s) between May 6 and June 26, 2024, with an anticipated lease commencement date of April 1, 2025 or sooner.

The ITN is open to all interested parties, and the Department will select the lease term that provides the best value. Offerors must comply with various state requirements, including energy efficiency standards, indoor air quality controls, and accessibility regulations. The Department has previously rejected all responses received for this solicitation, and interested parties have the opportunity to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes. The budget range for this leased office space opportunity has not been provided.