LCB Retail Store in Lackawanna County

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of General Services Bureau of Real Estate and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, is seeking proposals to lease retail space in Moosic, Lackawanna County for a Wine and Spirits store. The procurement opportunity, identified as Solicitation No. 94642, requires approximately 2,500 to 3,500 net usable square feet of retail space suitable for a state liquor store. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation including a Proposal to Lease Space, Lessor Identity Disclosure, Contractor Responsibility Certification, and Acknowledgment of Useable Area Definition by the specified due date of August 15, 2014. The Commonwealth is seeking a 10-year lease with options for two additional 5-year renewal terms, and requires proposers to include statements regarding prevailing wage considerations for any new construction or substantial facility alterations. Evaluation criteria will include the proposed space's compliance with detailed specifications for building characteristics, delivery facilities, and finishes. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any proposals and negotiate terms with selected proposers, and will not reimburse any costs associated with proposal preparation.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the lease will be for a retail space meeting precise specifications for a state liquor store location. Proposers must demonstrate the ability to provide a suitable retail environment that meets the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's operational requirements. The potential award represents a significant long-term commitment, with the initial 10-year lease and potential for two additional 5-year renewal terms. The procurement is geographically specific to Moosic in Lackawanna County, potentially limiting the pool of eligible proposers to those with appropriate real estate in the designated area. Prospective lessors should carefully review the solicitation's comprehensive requirements to ensure their proposed space meets all specified criteria for location, size, infrastructure, and operational capabilities.