Lease for Community Services

SVN J. Beard Real Estate, on behalf of BakerRipley, is requesting proposals for a lease of office space to support a Workforce Solution Career Office in Houston, Texas, with an initial submission deadline of October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time and the RFP remaining open until February 12, 2027 or upon full lease execution, whichever occurs first.

The scope is a property of 9,000 to 13,000 square feet in a well-maintained office building or campus environment bounded by Highway 6 to the east, Westheimer Road to the south, 610 West Loop to the west, and Beechnut Street to the north. The property must be proximate to public transportation and provide parking at approximately 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet. The landlord must provide tenant improvement allowances, maintain HVAC systems to manufacturer specifications, ensure compliance with 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards, and assume responsibility for removing hazardous materials and preparing the space for occupancy.

The lease term is 60 months with renewal options for a like term and tenant termination rights with six months' written notice upon cancellation of government funding. The lease is subject to tenant approval, with only a fully executed agreement constituting a binding contract.

Evaluation scores property tours at 45 points, responses to the RFP questionnaire at 48 points, and cost effectiveness at 7 points. Responses must include detailed information regarding building construction, condition, financial terms, property management structure, operating expenses, and compliance with federal regulations including drug-free workplace certification, lobbying certifications, Texas corporate franchise tax status, state unemployment insurance compliance, and debarment and suspension status. Proposals should be submitted electronically to joan.gee@svn.com.