LCB Retail Store - Lehigh County

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services, acting on behalf of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), is seeking proposals for a retail space lease to establish a new Wine and Spirits store in Lehigh County. Specifically, the solicitation (#94801) requires approximately 5,500 to 6,500 net usable square feet of retail space located within a one-mile radius of Route 100 & West End Trail in Macungie. The procurement is structured as a competitive solicitation for a long-term lease, with an initial 10-year term and two potential 5-year renewal options. Proposals were originally due on May 13, 2016, but an amendment extended the submission deadline to May 27, 2016, with a proposal opening date of June 1, 2016. Interested proposers must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes a statement about prevailing wage rates and meets all Commonwealth contracting terms and conditions. The PLCB reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may negotiate separately with competing contractors.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be an open competition for commercial property owners or real estate developers capable of providing a suitable retail space that meets the PLCB's specifications. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the lease will be for a retail location intended to house a state-operated Wine and Spirits store, suggesting a commercially viable rental arrangement. The successful proposer will need to demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage requirements, provide a suitable physical location, and be prepared to enter into a potentially 20-year lease agreement (initial 10-year term plus two 5-year renewals). The Commonwealth's standard contractual terms and the Right to Know Law will govern the lease agreement, indicating a formal and regulated procurement process typical of state-level real estate acquisitions.