Market Search - EVC - Snohomish County

The Washington Department of Enterprise Services is conducting a market search for a lease of approximately 14,000 BOMA rentable square feet of classroom space at Everett Community College in Snohomish County. This space, which previously functioned as an early learning center, is being sought for tenancy with a minimum lease term of five years and a preference for longer durations up to ten years. The solicitation, identified as Project 25-06-167, seeks proposals on a modified gross lease basis, with market rates indicated between $25.00 and $30.00 per square foot per year. The proposed lease rate will include prorated shares for utilities such as electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, garbage, and janitorial services. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted at the sole discretion of Everett Community College, focusing on four primary factors: program quality and educational philosophy, past performance in operating childcare facilities, community alignment regarding accessibility and affordability, and the proposed lease terms and rates. Prospective tenants must demonstrate curriculum alignment with early childhood standards, staff certifications, and a history of stable facility operations. Additionally, the contract includes strict requirements for janitorial services, mandating the use of environmentally safe, biodegradable, and low-VOC products that meet Green Seal standards. Lessors must also comply with prevailing wage rules, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and various state and federal health and safety laws.