ITN No. Lease 710:0303 for 164,343 USF (±10%) Tampa Bay Area Hillsborough/Pasco County, FL

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is seeking proposals under Invitation to Negotiate 710:0303 for a standalone, single-tenant secure law enforcement and forensic services facility in the Tampa Bay Area, specifically within Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. The requirement is for approximately 164,343 usable square feet, with a target lease commencement date of March 1, 2029. Offerors may propose either an existing building that is already enclosed with a roof and walls or a non-existing build-to-suit turnkey facility. The lease structure must be a full-service gross lease for an initial term of twenty-five years, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The facility must be ADA compliant and classified as a Risk Category IV essential facility per ASCE 7 and the Florida Building Code. For build-to-suit projects, a performance bond equal to 100 percent of certified hard construction costs is required. The Department will evaluate proposals based on best leasing value, with scoring weighted toward location, rental rates for base and renewal terms, and parking adequacy. A failure to make the space available sixty business days prior to the commencement date may result in liquidated damages of 4,038.55 dollars per calendar day, and the Department reserves the right to terminate the lease if delays exceed sixty calendar days. All rental payments will be processed via direct deposit through the Florida Department of Financial Services.