Retail Space for Lease in Lakewood

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for a fully-serviced lease. The government is seeking approximately 1,961 Gross Square Feet (GSF) with a minimum of 1,777 Net Square Feet (NSF) of space.

• Space Size: Approximately 1,961 GSF (minimum 1,777 NSF).

• Lease Term: Up to five (5) years, with termination rights.

• Occupancy Date: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be after construction/build-out.

• Minimum Requirements:

  • 24-hour unrestricted access to leased space.
  • Availability of all communications infrastructure (DSL, T1, satellite dish).
  • Direct access to a secondary exterior exit door, or a common area exterior exit door if shared, or an exterior exit door to be installed prior to occupancy.
  • 24-hour lighted parking for 6 Government vehicles and adequate parking for privately owned vehicles within a 4-block radius.

• Delineated Area: Bounded by Centralia St. (North), Parkcrest St. (South), Woodruff Ave. (East), and Bellflower Blvd. (West).

• Accessibility: Building, space, and serving areas must meet accessibility requirements.

• Fire Protection & Life Safety: Building must meet requirements for means of egress, automatic fire sprinkler system, and fire alarm system.

• Environmental Considerations: Space must be free of known hazardous conditions. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) may be required.

• Asbestos: Space should be free of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) or ACM in a stable, solid matrix.

• Seismic Safety: Building must comply with Seismic Standards (RP 8), unless an exemption applies.

• Contract Type: Lease agreement.

• Period of Performance: Up to five (5) years.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offers Due: February 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

• Submission Method: Via email to Joaquin.Torres@usace.army.mil or by mail to 915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1109, Los Angeles, California 90017.

• Evaluation Factors: Combination of Technical Factors (Location, Neighborhood, Access, Parking, Appearance, Adjacent Businesses, Signage, Floor Plan/Layout, High-Speed Internet) and Price are considered approximately equal in importance.

• Award Basis: Best value to the Government.

• No specific set-aside requirements are mentioned in this document.

• The RLP includes several forms and exhibits that must be completed and submitted with the proposal.

• Offerors are advised to review the Lease form (USACE Recruiting Lease Form L100) and other included documents carefully.

• The Government reserves the right to reject any or all offers.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a 'Proposal to Lease Space' form (USACE Form 1364) used by offerors to submit proposals for leasing space. It collects detailed information about the proposed property, space offered, rental rates, lease terms, and offeror qualifications.

• Section I - Description of Premises: Collects details on building name, ownership, address, age, renovation history, building description, floor level, and dimensions.
• Section II - Space and Rates Offered: Captures building and subject space size (Gross and Net SF), current occupancy ratio, and detailed cost breakdowns including Base Annual Rent, Operating Costs (CAM, taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.), Total Operating Costs, Gross Annual Rent, and Buildout Costs.
• Section III - Lease Terms and Conditions: Specifies lease duration (e.g., 5 years), lessor responsibilities (paint/carpet), government cancellation rights, parking ratios, and required attachments.
• Section IV - Proposal Data: Includes definitions for "common area" and "common area maintenance" charges, and requires offerors to indicate their interest in the property, and address flood plains, seismic safety, asbestos, fire/life safety, and accessibility.
• Section V - Owner Identification and Certification: Requires recorded owner and offeror information, along with signature and date.

This form is critical for any vendor intending to propose leasing space. Bidders must accurately complete all sections to detail their offered property, associated costs, and compliance with lease terms. The information provided directly forms the basis of the lease proposal and will be used by the government for evaluation and potential award.