The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), is seeking proposals to lease approximately 23,600 square feet of usable area for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in the area of Auburn, Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Clinton, Grafton, Harvard, Lancaster, Milbury, Shrewsbury, Sterling, West Boylston, or Worcester. The proposed premises will house a local DCF service office, delivering services to children and families, including counseling, placement of children in foster care, supervised family visits, adoption services, and homemaker training. The office is expected to receive approximately 25 visitors per day. The lease term is 10 years, with a target occupancy date of August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
• The proposal must include a lease proposal form, a description of the proposed premises, and information about the landlord's services and improvements.
• The proposed premises must meet the Commonwealth's space needs, including the amount of usable area, type of space, and location.
• The proposal will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria, including the usability of the area, type of space, location, building conditions, and landlord's services and improvements.
• The Commonwealth reserves the right to waive portions of the RFP, excuse minor informalities, and reject any proposal.
• The proposal must be submitted electronically or by mail, messenger service, or in person, and must be received by the submission deadline.