Dickinson, North Dakota- BLM Office Space Lease
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Operations Center, is seeking Expressions of Interest for a potential office space lease in Dickinson, North Dakota. The Government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous, as its current lease expires on September 27, 2026. The requirement is for 23,000 to 26,809 ABOA square feet of general office and related space. Expressions of Interest are due by February 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The BLM requires contiguous office space within the city limits of Dickinson, North Dakota. Key requirements include:
- Minimum SF (ABOA): 23,000 sq ft
- Maximum SF (ABOA): 26,809 sq ft
- Space Type: Office (primary)
- Parking: 165 spaces
- Term: 5 years (3 years firm)
- Occupancy: On or before September 27, 2026
- Access: 24/7 access required, with convenient and well-maintained vehicle access.
- Exclusions: Properties in a 100-year floodplain and subleases will not be considered. All services, supplies, utilities, and required tenant improvements must be provided as part of the rental consideration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Lease)
- Term: 5 years (3 years firm)
- Set-Aside: Not specified (Market Research)
- Expressions of Interest Due: February 14, 2026
- Published Date: January 26, 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: September 27, 2026
Evaluation
The Government's decision to relocate will be based on economic advantage, considering the availability of alternative space and costs associated with relocation (e.g., moving, tenant improvements, telecommunications infrastructure, and interruption of agency functions). When evaluating proposals, the Government will add these relocation expenses to the proposed rental rate for comparison.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit Expressions of Interest via email to apadia@blm.gov, including:
- Building Name and address.
- Location and availability date of space.
- ANSI/BOMA office usable square feet and rentable square feet with rate per RSF (specifying included services, utilities, and TI allowance).
- Common area factor.
- Building ownership information.
- Amount and cost of on-site parking, indicating if included in rental rate.
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy features.
- Confirmation that building and parking meet Federal, GSA/PBS, State, and local codes (fire/life safety, ABAAS, OSHA, seismic).
- Authorized contact information.