Retail Space to Lease – Lemon Grove/ Le Mesa, California
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, is seeking to lease Class A or B retail space in Lemon Grove/La Mesa, California, for an Armed Forces Career Center. The requirement is for a full-service lease of 4,981.80 to 6,555.00 gross/rentable square feet, with a term not to exceed five years. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The Government requires existing retail space within a defined Delineated Area (DA) bounded by Canjon Blvd & University Ave (North), State Route 94 & Colledge Grove Dr (South), Fuerte Dr, Avocado Blvd, Bancroft Dr, and east sections of Campo Rd (East), and 54th St, Euclid Ave, and Highland Ave (West). The space must offer primary and secondary ingress/egress, lighted on-site parking for 15 government vehicles (24/7) and additional parking for 15 employee/visitor vehicles during business hours. The facility must not be near incompatible businesses (e.g., sexually oriented businesses, liquor stores, marijuana dispensaries). The lease will be a full-service agreement, including mandatory janitorial services.
Key Requirements
- Space Size: 4,981.80 net/usable to 6,555.00 gross/rentable square feet.
- Lease Term: Not to exceed five (5) years, with Government termination rights.
- Access: 24-hour unrestricted access for military services, including use of elevators, lights, and HVAC.
- Parking: Lighted, non-exclusive or reserved on-site parking for 15 government vehicles (24/7) and additional parking for 15 employee/visitor vehicles.
- Location: Within the specified Delineated Area; adequate mass transit within three walking blocks is highly desired.
- Build-out: Requires three construction bids for build-out, including specific security measures (video entry control, CCTV, fragmentation film, roller shades), telecommunication wiring, water fountain, signage, and specific finishes.
- Compliance: Space must meet accessibility, fire protection, life safety, and seismic safety standards. Must not be in a 100-year floodplain unless no alternative exists. Free of hazardous conditions and asbestos.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Full-service Lease (Government Lease form).
- Product/Service Code: X1AA - Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings.
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM PST.
- Published Date: March 16, 2026.
Set-Aside
None specified.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Location within the Delineated Area.
- Ability to meet all construction specifications, security measures, and lease requirements.
- Completeness and timeliness of initial and final offers.
- Competitive costs in the best interest of the government.
- Qualitative ratings by the client for mission suitability.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit:
- Building name and address.
- As-built floor plan drawing.
- Digital photo of the street view of the property.
- Area (BOMA rentable and usable square feet).
- Rental rate per square foot (including CAM, taxes, insurance).
- Common area factor(s), if applicable.
- Three (3) accurate and complete construction bids for the build-out, adhering to all specifications (including security, telecommunications, finishes, and janitorial services).
- Completed USACE Recruiting Form 1364 (Proposal to Lease Space Worksheet) and initialed USACE Recruiting Lease Form L100.
- Proof of exclusive right to represent the building owner, if applicable.
- Lessors must be registered and active in SAM.gov prior to final offer submission.
Contact Information
Lihua (Kelly) Chen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Arizona/Nevada Branch, Real Estate Office. Email: lihua.chen@usace.army.mil Phone: 626-701-4901 Address: 3636 N Central Ave, Ste 900, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1939.