ITN for Leased Space - Central Florida

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division) is issuing an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for leased warehouse/office space and related infrastructure in Central Florida, specifically focused on Leon County and the city of Tallahassee. The Division is seeking detailed and competitive proposals for a single-tenant facility between 400,000 and 450,000 square feet to serve as the Division's warehousing operations hub. The proposed space must meet specific requirements for temperature and humidity control, cold storage, backup power, loading docks, and other specialized features. Responses are due by October 4, 2023, and the Division will negotiate with a shortlist of offerors from October 16 to November 9, 2023, with a planned lease commencement no later than July 2024. The rental rate must include all operating expenses, and the lease agreement will require a 10-year term with one 5-year renewal option.

The ITN does not provide details on any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the Division does not have any preferred 3PL relationships, but respondents are expected to partner with 3PL providers as needed. The ITN also does not provide information on possible award values or budget ranges.