REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - RFP 695 - Lease of Office Space in the Matnauska-Susitna Borough

The Alaska Legislative Affairs Agency is soliciting competitive sealed proposals to lease approximately 7,400 square feet of net usable Class A office space in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, with proposals due November 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time.

The space must accommodate the Legislative Information Office, three Senate office suites, six House office suites, one Visiting Legislator office, and support areas including conference rooms, kitchen, copy rooms, and storage. Street-level location is preferred. The premises must comply with ADA accessibility standards and include specified workstation configurations, relite windows, telephone/data jacks, and electrical outlets. The lessor must provide all utilities (heat, electricity, sewage, water, trash removal, snow/ice removal) at no additional cost to the Agency; the Agency covers telecommunications and internet only. Fifty parking spaces are required at no cost—ten reserved spaces directly adjacent to the building and forty additional spaces at or near the location.

The initial lease term is ten years with renewal options for five additional two-year periods at the Agency's discretion. Rent is paid monthly with adjustments beginning July 1, 2028, based on changes in the lessor's variable costs (35% of base monthly rental rate) reflected in the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Anchorage Area. Leasehold improvement costs are separated from base lease costs and are not subject to CPI-U increases. If construction or alteration work exceeds $25,000, prevailing wage requirements under Alaska law apply. The lessor must deliver an ADA Facility Audit Report prepared by an Alaska-registered architect, a Cable Test Report, ADA compliance documentation, and a Certificate of Insurance prior to occupancy. Liquidated damages of $950 per day apply for occupancy delays beyond August 1, 2027.

The Agency is scheduled to sign the lease in January 2027, with occupancy commencing no later than August 1, 2027. Site visits are scheduled for November 12–13, 2026. All proposals must be firm for 120 days from the deadline. Award is subject to approval by the State of Alaska Legislative Council. Offerors must register in writing with the Procurement Manager (LAA.Procurement@AKLeg.gov, 907-465-3763) to receive amendments; failure to register may result in rejection.