Market Search - ESD - West Pierce County

The Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is seeking approximately 7,600 BOMA rentable square feet of leased office space in West Pierce County on behalf of the Employment Security Department (ESD), with a desired occupancy date of October 1, 2028. The market search is designated Project #26-08-252 and was posted November 4, 2026.

The program covers 40 users: 30 resident employees, 10 externally mobile users, and no fully remote staff. It allocates 6,400 square feet to offices, workstations, and hoteling space and 1,200 square feet to program space, including a 300-square-foot client lobby and two 450-square-foot interview rooms. Required facility features include code-compliant, enclosed, conditioned space with plumbing, power, and lighting; parking for 26 stalls with two dual-head Level Two electric vehicle chargers; a reception area with clear public-staff delineation; a coffee bar-style kitchenette; and two conference rooms accommodating up to 30 staff. The preferred site lies within Tacoma city limits, bounded by Orchard Street (west), Portland Avenue (east), and 112th Street (south).

Preference will be given to facilities with single floor plates on ground level, low Energy Use Intensity scores, proximity to public transportation with hourly service between 8 AM and 5 PM, freeway access, locations outside the 100-year flood plain, and high-visibility signage. Building shell construction and systems must meet or exceed the Washington State Energy Code at the lessor's expense. Prevailing wage requirements apply under RCW 39.12, with compliance determinations made by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. DES requires proof of ownership before lease drafting.

The desired lease term is five years minimum. Proposers may optionally submit alternative lease terms up to ten years. The lease will use the State of Washington's standard lease documents specified in Appendix E.

The leasing agent is Trevor Lybbert (trevor.lybbert@des.wa.gov, 360-407-9298), with alternative contact available through DES Customer Service Support.