Market Search - ESD - Chelan County

The Washington Department of Enterprise Services, acting on behalf of the Employment Security Department, has issued a market search solicitation for approximately 3,296 BOMA rentable square feet of office space in the Chelan County area. The agency is seeking a lease term of at least five years, with a desired occupancy date of October 1, 2026. To be considered, proposed facilities must be located within Chelan or Douglas County and meet minimum standards for being complete, code-compliant, enclosed, and conditioned, with essential utilities including plumbing, power, and lighting. Preference will be given to properties in the cities of Wenatchee or East Wenatchee, locations outside of the 100-year flood plain, and sites with easy access to major arterial roads, freeways, and public transportation. The required workspace configuration includes one office, ten cubicles, one touchdown space, one conference room, and one break room, with an emphasis on achieving 80% workspace utilization. Advantageous building characteristics include a single ground-floor plate, multiple entrance points, and a low Energy Use Intensity score. All leased space must meet or exceed the Washington State Energy Code at the lessor's expense, covering systems such as HVAC, insulation, and electrical lighting. Additionally, the proposer and their vendors must comply with prevailing wage laws in accordance with RCW 39.12. Before lease documents are drafted, the agency requires proof of ownership, such as a clear title report.