Somerset Station

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) is soliciting proposals for the lease of approximately 13,175 usable square feet of office and warehouse space in Somerset County to support Pennsylvania State Police operations at the Somerset Station. This Solicitation for Proposal (SFP #1004697) requires proposers to submit two separate lease proposals: one for a full-service lease that includes janitorial services and one for a lease including only water and sewer utilities. The initial lease term shall be 15 years with two optional 5-year renewal periods. Acceptable proposals must be located within a two-mile radius from the intersection of State Routes 219 and 281 in Somerset County. Proposers should note that parking is not a required lease component unless specified in the Agency Lease Specifications; however, information regarding available private and/or public parking capacity should be provided. Rental payments will be processed electronically via Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer. All proposals must be submitted via email to RA-DGSLeasingSFPResponse@pa.gov by 3:00 PM on April 30, 2026. Interested parties may request agency specifications, floorplans, test-fits, and site plans from DGS Lease Contract Specialist Casey Brosius at 717-787-4396 or cabrosius@pa.gov. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and the lease is contingent upon approval by the Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings and final execution by the Secretary of DGS.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania encourages participation from Small Diverse Businesses and Small Businesses both as direct lessors and through subcontracting arrangements. Proposers must comply with prevailing wage requirements if construction costs exceed $25,000 and must adhere to Enhanced Minimum Wage Provisions requiring a minimum wage of $12.00 per hour, escalating to $15.00 per hour by July 1, 2024, with annual cost-of-living adjustments thereafter. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation materials. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range; however, the Commonwealth's commitment to a 15-year initial term with renewal options indicates a significant long-term lease commitment. All lease agreements become binding only upon approval by the Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings and final execution by the Secretary of DGS.