Property Lease - Municipal Service Center / ECM

The City of Worcester solicited proposals for a three‑year lease of approximately 1,500 sq ft of office/administrative space to serve as its Municipal Service Center for the Emergency Communications‑Management department. The lease must include utilities, climate control, maintenance, security access, parking, ADA‑compliant features, and tenant‑improvement responsibilities (full build‑out or partial re‑configuration). Proposals were to be submitted by February 14 2024, and the contract was awarded to Worcester Community Housing Resources, which will receive a flat monthly rent of $1,500. • Lease term: 3 years, occupancy start early March 2024 • Space requirements: ~1,500 sf, office‑zoned, within 1 mile of City Hall, ADA‑compliant, 20 public parking spaces • Mandatory landlord services: utilities, HVAC (68‑78 °F), maintenance, security, janitorial support, and tenant‑improvement build‑out • Evaluation: Open competitive solicitation with mandatory and comparative criteria; award based on most “advantageous” proposal.