AD Project #202508500 Committee for Public Counsel Services, New Bedford

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), is soliciting proposals for leasing approximately 5,000 to 7,000 square feet of usable office space in New Bedford to accommodate the Committee for Public Counsel Services. The lease term is five years, with a target occupancy commencement around June 2027. The solicitation, identified as BD-26-1019-DCP06-OOL01-123190 and issued on November 25, 2025, seeks fully managed premises that comply with state building codes, accessibility standards (including ADA compliance), and environmental sustainability requirements. Proposers must consider necessary hazardous substance remediation, building condition factors such as daylighting and sustainable space utilization, and provide defined parking spaces. The lease includes an office fit-out scope encompassing partitions, finishes, HVAC, electrical systems, and accommodations aligned with Massachusetts-specific regulations for fire safety, air quality, and material transparency. The evaluation process is a trade-off basis emphasizing qualitative factors including location access, building condition, and green building criteria without relying solely on lowest price. Proposals must be submitted via a DCAMM-prescribed Lease Proposal form in PDF format by January 15, 2026, under strict formatting and submission guidelines. The lease agreement requires execution of subordination and non-disturbance agreements, tenant estoppel certificates, and certifications affirming compliance with workforce and anti-discrimination mandates. Inspection and final acceptance will occur at the premises, conditioned on completion of landlord improvements certified to meet applicable codes and sustainability standards prior to occupancy. The lease also includes provisions for termination due to lack of appropriated funds, holds landlords accountable for compliance with executive orders related to employment eligibility verification, and mandates engagement with minority and disadvantaged business enterprises. No formal federal FAR clauses apply, as this is a state-level procurement under Massachusetts policy frameworks.