AD Project #202609900 Committee for Public Counsel Services, Pittsfield

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance is soliciting proposals for approximately 5,000 to 6,000 square feet of usable office space in Pittsfield to house the Committee for Public Counsel Services, specifically the Public Defender and Children and Family Law Divisions. The target size is 5,600 square feet for a ten-year lease term. The facility must accommodate 29 staff members, with specific allocations for staff areas, support areas, and entry and meeting areas. The selected proposer will be required to provide professional design services to complete a Schematic Space Plan and ensure all improvements meet the Massachusetts State Building Code, ADA standards, and MAAB regulations. Proposals will be evaluated based on the best overall value rather than the lowest price, focusing on financial terms, location suitability, parking availability, and building conditions. Higher ratings may be granted to proposals that align with Commonwealth Policy Objectives or meet environmental certifications such as LEED or Energy Star. The landlord is responsible for all installations and must maintain comprehensive liability insurance of at least $2,000,000. Submissions must be made via the official DCAMM Lease Proposal form in PDF format by the deadline of January 7, 2027.