Market Search - OCLA - Spokane

The State of Washington's Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is conducting a market search on behalf of the Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) to lease approximately 240 BOMA rentable square feet of office space in the City of Spokane. The procurement seeks an existing, code-compliant office space located preferably in the downtown corridor, with specific requirements including two private offices (one potentially configured for two workstations), secure network connectivity, mail and package receiving protocols, and parking for up to three employee and customer stalls. The desired occupancy date is March 1, 2026, with a mandatory minimum lease term of five years, though proposers may optionally include alternative lease terms up to ten years. Evaluation criteria include energy efficiency (favoring low Energy Use Intensity scores), compliance with Washington State Energy Code, move-in readiness, proximity to public transportation, freeway access, and location outside the 100-year flood plain. Interested proposers should direct inquiries to leasing agent Jessie Russell at jessie.russell@des.wa.gov or contact customer service at desrescustomersupport@des.wa.gov. The solicitation was posted on December 16, 2025, with a due date of December 16, 2027.

The market search does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers and their vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under RCW 39.12, and the lease will be executed using the State of Washington's standard lease documents. The state will require proof of ownership prior to drafting the lease agreement. While no specific budget range is provided, the modest square footage of 240 BOMA rentable square feet suggests a relatively small-scale leasing opportunity. The procurement process indicates that the state will utilize standard lease documentation and requires potential lessors to meet specific operational and infrastructure standards. Potential proposers should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with state regulations, provide proof of property ownership, and meet the comprehensive facility requirements outlined in the market search document.