Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Jacksonville District) is seeking lease proposals for a commercial storefront space to serve as an Army Recruiting Station in Cayey, Puerto Rico. The required space is between 1,220 and 2,060 gross rentable square feet, located within a 1¼‑mile radius of 800 Ave. Jesus T. Piñero. The lease term is five years with government termination rights and must be a full‑service lease (utilities and janitorial services included). The lessee must provide a build‑out that meets detailed construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and interior finish specifications, including HVAC, low‑voltage communications, CCTV, and compliance with NDAA restrictions on equipment from certain Chinese manufacturers. The lessee must also obtain a contractor’s bid for the build‑out, submit a completed “Proposal to Lease Space” form, and be registered in SAM prior to award. Selection will be based on lowest overall cost and past performance, with award expected ~30 days after the October 8, 2026 proposal deadline.
• Lease size: 1,220–2,060 sf commercial storefront in Cayey, PR
• Lease term: 5 years, full‑service (utilities & janitorial) preferred
• Build‑out required: complete architectural/MEP design, HVAC, security, CCTV, low‑voltage, fire safety, interior finishes, parking for 3 government vehicles
• Mandatory SAM registration (System for Award Management) before award
• Proposal deadline: 11:59 PM Oct 8 2026 (email submission)
• Selection criteria: lowest total cost, past performance, compliance with specifications
• Contact: William Felder (USACE) – email & phone provided