Real Estate Lease- Roanoke

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of General Services, Division of Real Estate Services, is soliciting proposals for a lease of approximately 1,300 usable square feet of office space in Roanoke, Virginia on behalf of the Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Program, with proposals due October 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

The space must include a certificate of occupancy and be ready for occupancy as soon as possible. The Commonwealth requests a 120-month initial lease term with two five-year renewal options at ninety-five percent of prevailing market rates. Tenant improvement allowances, janitorial services five days per week, and turnkey construction are required, with the landlord responsible for competitive bidding and construction management. A refurbishment allowance for new carpet, flooring, and paint must be included in each option period. The Commonwealth prefers a flat, full-service rental rate covering all operating expenses and requests that parking costs for eleven spaces be included in the rent.

All leases must utilize the Commonwealth's standard Deed of Lease form with non-negotiable prohibited terms, including waivers of sovereign immunity, indemnification, and binding arbitration. The Commonwealth will reimburse space planning costs using a tiered fee structure ($450 for spaces up to 3,000 usable square feet) and will not pay a security deposit. Lease negotiations are contingent upon approval by the Governor of Virginia and availability of appropriated funds. All costs for proposal preparation are borne by the proposer.

Proposals must be submitted via email, fax, mail, courier, or hand delivery to Stephen Pendergrass at Poe and Cronk Real Estate Group or John Simmons at Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. (804-396-0642; John.Simmons@jll.com). Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. represents the Commonwealth as tenant representative and will receive four percent of gross lease revenue over the initial term, paid fifty percent at lease execution and fifty percent upon occupancy.