Starr County Office Lease

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is soliciting bids for a 36-month office space lease located within the City of Rio Grande City, Escobares, or Roma extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) in Starr County, Texas. TPWD is seeking a minimum of 300 square feet of office space, including two 100 square foot office spaces and one 100 square foot support/storage space. The lease term may be renewed for two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on August 14, 2024, and the contract will begin on August 15, 2024, or upon award, whichever is later. TPWD will evaluate bids based on cost, utility costs, security, property condition, and parking availability to determine the best value.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent information is provided, and the IFB notes that TPWD is essentially self-insured as a state agency. Respondents are permitted to submit multiple office spaces and quotes for consideration, and pictures showing the property location and condition are required as part of the bid packet. The solicitation does not provide a maximum square footage requirement or mention any budget ranges.