Description
The State of Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is conducting a market search for existing office space in Pacific County to support its operations. The agency seeks approximately 3,700 BOMA rentable square feet, with an optional additional 5,915 sq ft for co‑location with another state agency. The lease must be for a minimum of five years (up to ten years) and meet a series of location, parking, energy, accessibility, and infrastructure criteria. The space must be code‑compliant, provide at least 14 employee/customer parking stalls, include a dual‑head Level 2 EV charger (advantageous), and demonstrate low Energy Use Intensity. The lessor must also supply proof of ownership, comply with prevailing‑wage regulations, and agree to use the State’s standard lease documents.
• Required office space: ~3,700 sq ft (with optional 5,915 sq ft) of existing, code‑compliant space.
• Lease term: minimum 5 years, up to 10 years; earliest lease end ≈ Nov 1 2027.
• Site preferences: located in Pacific County, ideally within 20 mi of South Bend, near public‑transport routes, outside 100‑year FEMA floodplain, and with adequate parking (≥ 14 stalls).
• Technical expectations: EV charging capability, low‑energy building envelope, full HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting per Washington State Energy Code; proof of ownership required before lease execution.