Lease of Office Space in Region 1

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to lease office space within the entire town limits of Hanover, Massachusetts, with a minimum of 6,160 and a maximum of 6,809 rentable square feet. The lease will have a total term of 15 years, including a firm period of 10 years, and must be fully serviced, meeting all government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic resilience, and sustainability. The space must not be located within the 100-year floodplain and should be accessible via direct routes from primary or secondary streets, with pedestrian infrastructure such as sidewalks, crosswalks, and traffic control devices within two blocks. Proximity to public transportation stops within a quarter mile, with hourly service, is required, along with available public parking nearby. The site must be free from prior heavy industrial use and located away from active railroads, airports, or congested highways. The space should be Class A office standards, above grade, with at least two accessible elevators, and designed to facilitate efficient office operations without obstructions from columns or load-bearing walls. Ceiling heights should range from 9 to 12 feet, with natural light provided by two lines of windows. The lease includes a tenant improvement allowance of $64.26 per ABOA square foot and a building-specific amortized capital contribution of $25.00 per ABOA square foot. Interested parties must submit detailed proposals, including ownership or authorization documentation, by January 31, 2025, via the designated lease offer platform, with initial expressions of interest due by December 16, 2024. The project aims to secure suitable, compliant office space that supports SSA’s operational needs within Hanover, MA.