Real Estate Lease - Wythe, Smythe

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of General Services (DGS), specifically through its Division of Real Estate Services (DRES), is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) on behalf of the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to lease approximately 3,000 usable square feet of commercial office space in either Wythe or Smyth County. The primary objective is to secure office space for providing comprehensive vocational rehabilitative services for clients with disabilities, including private counseling sessions, employment resource assistance, job readiness activities, and vocational evaluation services. The RFP requires a 60-month lease term with two 5-year renewal options, and prospective vendors must provide a space that can accommodate 21 parking spaces, telecommunications infrastructure, and allow for signage rights. Proposals will be evaluated based on lease costs, location suitability, and overall quality factors. The extended submission deadline for qualified proposals is March 19, 2024, at 4:30 PM, with responses to be submitted to Deborah Wake at Divaris Real Estate (contact number 804-225-4010). Proposal requirements include options for a full-service lease or net lease structure, with the Commonwealth preferring a flat, full-service rental rate.

The procurement appears open to all qualified commercial real estate providers, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the documents. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all offers and can discontinue lease negotiations at its sole discretion. Lease approval is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Virginia General Assembly and the Governor. The selected landlord must be prepared to potentially provide space planning, tenant improvement allowances, and other incentives, and must be set up in the Commonwealth's accounting system to receive payments. While no specific budget range is detailed, the lease will involve approximately 3,000 square feet of office space. The Commonwealth has specific lease term restrictions, including prohibitions on waivers of sovereign immunity and certain indemnification requirements. Real estate broker Divaris, partnering with Price Richards Commercial, will represent the Commonwealth and receive a commission from the selected landlord upon successful lease execution.