Palm Springs, California- BLM Office Space Lease
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Department of the Interior, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential lessors for general office space in Palm Springs, California. This is to assess the economic advantage of relocating from their current lease, which expires on November 30, 2028. Expressions of interest are due March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The BLM seeks to lease office space within the city limits of Palm Springs, California, with the following specifications:
- Minimum SF (ABOA): 13,000 sq ft.
- Maximum SF (ABOA): 16,700 sq ft.
- Space Type: Primary office space.
- Parking Spaces: 108 required.
- Lease Term: 5 years, with occupancy by December 1, 2028.
Additional Requirements:
- Office space must be contiguous.
- 24/7 access is required.
- Site must have convenient and well-maintained vehicle access.
- Properties located in a 100-year floodplain will not be considered.
- All services, supplies, utilities, and required tenant improvements are to be included in the rental consideration.
- Buildings and parking must meet all current Federal, GSA/PBS, State, and local codes and regulations (e.g., fire and life safety, ABAAS, OSHA, seismic protection).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Survey)
- Duration: 5-year lease term
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Expressions of Interest Due: March 24, 2026
- Market Survey Date: February 6, 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: December 1, 2028
Evaluation
The Government's decision to relocate will be based on economic advantage, considering factors such as moving costs, necessary space alterations/tenant improvements, telecommunication infrastructure, and potential interruption of agency functions. Subleases will not be considered.
Required Information for Expressions of Interest
Interested parties should submit, at a minimum:
- Building Name and address.
- Location of available space and availability date.
- ANSI/BOMA office usable square feet.
- Rentable square feet and rate per RSF, including services, utilities, and tenant improvements allowance.
- Common area factor.
- Building ownership information.
- Amount and cost of on-site parking, specifying if included in rental rate.
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy features.
- Confirmation of compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Name, address, phone, and email of authorized contact.
Submissions should reference lease number L06PL00426 and be sent to Airika Padia (apadia@blm.gov).