Market Search - Seeking Tenancy - Everett College - Snohomish County

Everett Community College, a state agency under the State of Washington, is seeking a tenant to lease approximately 14,000 BOMA rentable square feet of classroom space previously used as an early learning center located on the Everett Community College Campus in Snohomish County. This is a market search procurement for leased space rather than a traditional procurement of goods or services. The space is available for immediate occupancy under a modified gross lease structure with a minimum lease term of five years and optional maximum term of ten years. Interested proposers must submit proposals addressing evaluation criteria including proposed lease rates quoted on a monthly basis (with market rates referenced at $25.00 to $30.00 per square foot per year), program quality and educational philosophy, past performance operating childcare or early learning facilities, and community alignment and demand demonstrating commitment to local needs through accessibility, affordability, and equitable enrollment practices. The lessor is responsible for real estate taxes, special assessments, landscape maintenance, stormwater management, and facility repairs, while the lessee is responsible for utilities (water, sewer, natural gas, electricity), garbage, and janitorial services; up to 25 onsite parking spaces are available at $20.00 per month per stall. Prospective tenants must provide proof of licensing, appropriate insurance with minimum coverages, and Material Safety Data Sheets for cleaning products; all janitorial services must meet comprehensive environmental standards including Green Seal GS-37 and GS-40 certification. The posted date is May 6, 2026, with a due date of May 5, 2028, and interested parties should contact DES leasing agent Jim Hickman at jim.hickman@des.wa.gov or 360-701-0749 to arrange site tours.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations such as minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The facility features a detailed floor plan accommodating multiple classroom spaces designated for different age groups, including five preschool rooms, four toddler rooms, and support spaces such as family resource rooms, recreation areas, administrative offices, kitchen services, and laundry facilities, with safety infrastructure including fire extinguishers, pull stations, assembly points, and emergency eyewash stations positioned throughout. All leases will be structured using the State of Washington's approved lease documents as outlined in the State Standard Lease template, which establishes comprehensive terms and conditions subject to negotiation between the lessor and state lessee. The lease rate will be calculated based on the modified gross structure with negotiated monthly rental payments; the example calculation provided indicates that at $27.50 per square foot annually on 14,000 square feet, the total would equal approximately $385,000 annually or $32,083.33 monthly, plus applicable lessee expenses for utilities and services. No specific award value or budget range ceiling is identified in the documentation, though pricing is subject to market conditions and individual lease negotiations.