Lake City GTA PTO

The Florida Department of Revenue is soliciting proposals under Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 730:0446 for a long-term lease of commercial space in Lake City, Florida, with a mandatory initial term of 10 years commencing October 1, 2027, and up to ten additional one-year renewal options. The required facility must meet specific operational and technical standards including climate-controlled environments with temperature maintained at 72°F±3°F, dust-free conditions, and minimized electromagnetic interference for secure IT operations. The space must provide between 12,536 and 13,856 usable square feet with adequate parking, secure access to telecommunications and equipment rooms restricted to authorized personnel, and compliance with ADA, NFPA, and 2012 Florida Accessibility Code standards. All proposers must demonstrate legal control of the property through deed, lease, or option documentation and submit a Special Power of Attorney if acting on behalf of the owner. The facility must be fully prepared for state occupancy by the commencement date, including completed fire alarm, sprinkler, accessibility, and telecommunications systems certified by the State Fire Marshal and inspected at multiple phases including underground, intermediate, and final inspections prior to Certificate of Occupancy issuance. Evaluation of proposals will prioritize location-related factors totaling 55 points, including security, environmental impact, condition of the property, and flood risk, followed by fiscal costs at 30 points based on rental rates for both the base term and optional renewals. Additional scoring includes 5 points for Building BOMA rating, 5 points for sufficient parking, 10 points for efficient space utilization and operational suitability, and 5 points for existing fire alarm and security equipment, for a total of 120 possible points. The award will be made on a best-value trade-off basis, not lowest price, allowing for negotiation with top-ranked offerors. Technical specifications require permanent alphanumeric labeling of all backbone and horizontal cabling per ANSI/TIA-568-C standards using specific formats, with no barcoding permitted. All submissions must include attachments detailing boundaries, agency specifications, lease agreements, disclosure statements, energy performance data, commission agreements, and power of attorney documents. Proposals are due by July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via physical delivery to the Department of Revenue in Tallahassee, with all updates posted exclusively on the Vendor Information Portal. No federal acquisition regulations clause numbering or UEI/CAGE