Lease of Real Property: Parking spaces for Baldwin School

The City of Cambridge has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP COC-RFP-FY26-30709) seeking to lease approximately 7,000 square feet of real property to provide parking spaces for teachers and staff at the Baldwin School, located at 85 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA. The solicitation was posted on December 11, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of January 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Proposals must be submitted either electronically via the City's eProcurement Portal or as sealed paper copies delivered to the Purchasing Department at City Hall. The City emphasizes adherence to submission instructions, timely delivery, and compliance with Massachusetts laws including Chapter 30B procurement statutes, non-discrimination policies, and tax exemptions. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive minor informalities. The successful lessee must be an Equal Opportunity Employer. This lease contract includes general terms and conditions governing obligations such as contractor insurance coverage, indemnification, termination rights, assignment restrictions, and compliance with wage ordinances, specifically the Cambridge Living Wage Ordinance (Ordinance Number 1376). Contractors must ensure payment of at least the locally mandated living wage to employees covered under the agreement, maintain appropriate payroll documentation, and comply with notification and posting requirements related to wage standards. The lease obligates the lessor to comply with statutory mandates including submission of required Massachusetts real estate disclosure forms. The City also enforces safety regulations for large vehicles under relevant truck safety ordinances, although these pertain more broadly to City contracts. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous proposal considering evaluation criteria beyond just price, using adjectival ratings such as Highly Advantageous, Advantageous, or Not Advantageous. Contract performance commences upon execution and may be extended at the City's discretion subject to annual funding appropriations. Pricing is submitted by proposers per the RFP, as no contract value is pre-determined. The lease requires delivery and performance at Baldwin School’s location, with all submissions and communications routed through the City’s designated contract officials, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and municipal requirements throughout contract administration.