Market Search - DCYF - Klickitat County

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES), acting on behalf of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), is conducting a market search for leased office space in Klickitat County. The procurement seeks approximately 1,350 BOMA rentable square feet of ground-floor office space with specific facility requirements, including a customer lobby, separate restrooms, secure interview rooms, two visitation rooms, an employee breakroom, conference space, and touchdown areas. The desired lease term is 5 years, with options extending up to 10 years, and the targeted occupancy date is July 1, 2025. Key facility requirements include proximity to public transportation, location within an appropriately zoned area, parking for one agency vehicle and three employee/customer stalls, and compliance with Washington State Energy Code. The space must accommodate one resident worker, a supervisor, and an Area Administrator, with specific space allocations for program needs, including client services, visitation areas, and secure staff work environments. Proposers must provide proof of ownership and adhere to prevailing wage laws, with facilities located outside the 100-year flood plain potentially receiving preference.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears open to various property owners and commercial real estate providers in Klickitat County. The state will utilize standard lease documents for the final agreement, suggesting a straightforward procurement process. No incumbent vendors are identified, and no specific budget range is provided beyond the 1,350 square foot requirement. The lease will be structured to support DCYF's operational needs, with an emphasis on creating a functional, secure environment for client services and staff work. Potential respondents should carefully review the detailed space allocation requirements outlined in Appendix C, which provides a comprehensive breakdown of spatial needs, including specifications for offices, cubicles, touchdown spaces, and program-specific areas. Interested parties should prepare proposals that demonstrate their ability to meet the precise spatial and operational requirements of the DCYF office.