RFP for Lease of Facility Space for CPD

The City of Cambridge is soliciting proposals under solicitation number COC-RFP-FY27-31241 for the lease of facility space dedicated exclusively to the Cambridge Police Department. The required space must be located within the city of Cambridge or within an eight-mile radius of the CPD headquarters and be ready for occupancy by June 1, 2027. Specific facility requirements include 3,500 square feet of classroom space with local HVAC and data, 1,600 square feet for locker rooms with specific shower and toilet counts, and approximately 4,000 square feet of open space for an indoor shooting range. The offeror is responsible for all maintenance, utilities, and security, while the CPD will handle the installation and removal of the shooting range. Proposals must be submitted via the procurement portal by 4:00 PM on November 19, 2026. Bidders must provide a pricing proposal for either a one-year lease with three renewal options or a five-year lease with a five-year renewal option. The award will be based on the most advantageous proposal, considering quality, evaluation criteria, references, and price. Compliance requirements include adherence to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, the City of Cambridge Living Wage Ordinance, and the submission of a Disclosure Statement for real property transactions. Additionally, awarded vendors must provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and name the City of Cambridge as an additional named insured on all insurance policies.