Updated ** naperville - new facility leased space - request for information

The State of Illinois, through the Office of the Secretary of State, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to lease a facility of at least 10,000 square feet with a minimum of 100 parking spaces and a 110'x50' motorcycle testing course in Naperville, Lisle, Downers Grove, Bolingbrook, or Woodridge, Illinois. The initial lease term is for 5 years with an optional 5-year renewal. The leased property must meet detailed specifications for the building's construction, finishes, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, signage, and other features. Responses will be evaluated based on responsiveness, responsibility, and price, and the State will negotiate with all responsive respondents. The successful respondent will be expected to execute the State's standard real estate lease contract. Responses are due by November 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm.

The RFI does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified, and the RFI does not provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFI also does not specify a budget range or award value, but the cost proposal must include the proposed rental schedule, including base rent, temporary improvement amortization, and any general allowance, for the initial 5-year lease term and potential 5-year renewal term.