Market Search - DCYF - Klickitat County

The State of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), through the Department of Enterprise Services (DES), is soliciting proposals for leasing approximately 1,350 rentable square feet of office space in Klickitat County. The lease term requires a minimum duration of five years with occupancy desired by July 1, 2025. The office space must support the operational needs of DCYF, accommodating resident workers and supervisors, and providing areas for client services such as secure interview rooms, visitation rooms, a public lobby with a service window, and appropriate staff amenities including breakrooms and conference spaces. The design emphasizes accessibility, energy efficiency in compliance with the Washington State Energy Code, and locational preferences such as proximity to public transportation, parking availability, and avoidance of flood plains. The lease will be governed by the State of Washington’s standard lease documents and must comply with prevailing wage laws per RCW 39.12, ensuring wage compliance reporting to Washington State Labor & Industries. Proposers are expected to submit proof of ownership or lease rights, preferably a clear title report or alternatively a certified deed. The space allocation guidelines entail careful consideration of square footage per user type and program-specific needs, with a focus on an 80% utilization rate and a 3:1 office/cubicle to user ratio. While no pricing or award criteria have been explicitly disclosed, compliance with detailed facility specifications, location requirements, and wage laws are critical. This market search aims to identify suitable existing or soon-to-be-available office spaces that meet these comprehensive operational, programmatic, and regulatory standards for DCYF services in Klickitat County.