SAM #W912QR-MCHENRYILFY27

USACE McHenry Armed Forces Career Center Lease and Security Build-Out

USACE is seeking leased commercial space for an Armed Forces Career Center in McHenry, Illinois, with associated build-out, security, and facility services. - Government buyer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Recruiting Facilities Program, through the Louisville District. The lease attachment identifies Mark S. Klinglesmith, Chief, Inleasing Branch, Real Estate Contracting Officer. - Space requested: Approximately 772 usable square feet of retail or office space in ZIP code 60051, within a quarter-mile of 2620 Schaid Court. The lease attachment also refers to leased premises but does not provide a confirmed area in the supplied summary. - Facility requirements: Secondary egress, adequate signage, daytime janitorial service, and parking for two Government-owned vehicles 24/7. Additional employee and customer parking must be available within four blocks. - Lease and facility services: Generally a five-year lease with Government termination rights; the attachment describes termination on 90 days' notice after a specified point and annual-appropriation contingency. The lessor is responsible for building systems, HVAC, fire safety, maintenance, utilities, janitorial services, and snow removal. Alterations are reimbursable up to a stated cap and are to be completed within 90 days of notice. - OEMs and named brands: Aiphone, Securitron, LSP, Tripp Lite, Hanwha (Wisenet/WAVE), VideoSecu, NETGEAR, Displays2Go, and Hunter Douglas. The construction specifications call for access-control and video-surveillance equipment, switches, security infrastructure, and window shades; specific quantities are not supplied for most equipment. - Notable security products: Aiphone IXG intercom components; Securitron DK-26 SS keypad; Hanwha Wisenet/WAVE recorder, licenses, cameras, and monitor; NETGEAR PoE switches; and a Tripp Lite 12U security cabinet. The specifications also identify a prohibition on certain foreign equipment under the cited defense authorization requirements. - Other requirements: Janitorial work includes routine cleaning and periodic tasks, with supplies provided; snow and ice must be cleared from entrances as needed. Military-service-specific finish standards apply to paint, carpet, and other finishes. - Evaluation and offer content: Offers are assessed on location, ability to meet construction, security and lease requirements, completeness, cost, and mission-related qualitative factors. Required offer materials include a Rental Proposal Worksheet, proof of active SAM registration, and an existing floor plan. - Value estimate: No solicitation value is stated; a rough planning estimate for the lease, build-out, security equipment, and facility services is $150,000–$500,000.

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SOLICITATON FOR OFFER

LOCATION:   McHenry, IL

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recruiting Facilities Program, is soliciting offers for approximately 772 square feet (useable) of commercial retail/office space located a ¼ mile radius of 2620 Schaid Court, McHenry, IL.  Office space will be located within the zip code of 60051.  Space will need to include a secondary egress; have adequate parking (prefer it is sign designated) for 2 Government-owned vehicles 24 hours a day/7 days a week, as well as adequate parking within 4 blocks for employee and customer vehicles; include daytime janitorial services; and include adequate signage for maximum visibility. Sites that are located adjacent to adult entertainment shops (i.e. book stores, video stores, or theatres), night clubs/bars, methadone clinics, drug rehabilitation centers, marijuana/hemp dispensaries, medical marijuana dispensaries, gun shops, liquor stores, etc. could potentially be eliminated from competition as these are considered non-compatible businesses.  Lessors are required to be registered and active in www.sam.gov prior to the deadline for final offer submission. 

Offers will need to include a completed Rental Proposal Worksheet, proof of registration in www.sam.gov (i.e. active CAGE code), and the existing floor plan.  Attached is a copy of the lease document, the general conditions, the construction specifications, the janitorial specifications, the rental proposal worksheet, and instructions for System for Award Management (SAM) registration.   Thoroughly review all documents and make sure that you agree to the terms presented.  The first four (4) pages of the lease have negotiable terms; however, the general conditions are standard and are not negotiable and must be accepted as written and shown on the attached file.  Review the construction specifications completely as they stipulate additional lessor responsibilities.

Leases are negotiated for a 5-year term, but they include a clause stating the Government can terminate giving reasonable days’ notice.  In order to incorporate firm term years, meaning the Government cannot get out of the lease for a specified period of time, we ask the lessor to provide a significant contribution towards the build-out costs.  Five year firm term leases are generally not considered. 

Following are the factors that will be considered when evaluating bids/offers:

Location Ability to meet all construction specifications, security measures and lease requirements Complete initial and final offers must be received by defined deadline Competitive costs in the best interest of the government Qualitative ratings by client for mission

Additional information regarding this solicitation may be obtained from Casey Murphy by email at casey.m.murphy@usace.army.mil.  Proposals are due no later than 5:30 pm on 10/30/2026.

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