Challis, Idaho - Office and Related Space

The U.S. Government currently occupies general office and related space in a former vacant school under lease number L17PL00007 located in Challis, ID that will be expiring. The BLM intends to construct a new field office on BLM owned land. In the meantime, the BLM requires leased space for the operations of the Challis Field Office.

The Government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous. In making the determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that can potentially satisfy the Government's requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as moving costs, necessary space alterations/tenant improvements, telecommunication infrastructure, and interruption of agency functions and services.

The Government seeks to lease the following space:

State: Idaho

City: Challis

Delineated area: City limits of Challis, ID

Minimum SF (ABOA):7,000

Maximum SF (ABOA):12,000

Secured Wareyard SF: 25,000 Minimum

Space Type: Office

Parking Spaces: 20

Full term: 5 years

Firm Term: 3 year

Option Term: N/A

Additional Requirements: Consideration will be given to relocating if it is economically advantageous. When evaluating relocation proposals, the Government will add to the rental rate proposed by the interested parties, expenses incurred to relocate, including but not limited to: moving costs, tenant improvements, furniture removal and installation, phone and data removal and installation.

Subleases will not be considered.

Office space must be contiguous. A Government standard lease document will be used for the transaction.

Offered space shall be in a building within the delineated area to include: entire city limits of Challis, Idaho. Properties located in a 100 year floodplain will not be considered. All services, supplies, utilities, and required tenant improvements are to be provided as part of the rental consideration. 24/7 access is required. The site shall have convenient and well-maintained vehicles access for employees and the general public. The lease term shall be for 5 years, 3 year firm, with completion of tenant improvements and occupancy on or before 5/15/2025.

Expressions of interest due: August 29, 2024

Market Survey: 8/13/2024

Occupancy (Estimated): 5/15/2025

Expressions of interest should include the following information, at a minimum:

1. Building Name and address

2. Location of available space within the building and date it will be available

3. ANSI/BOMA office usable square feet

4. Rentable square feet and rate per RSF, specifying services, utilities, and tenant improvements allowance included

5. Common area factor used to determine RSF

6. Building ownership information

7. Amount and cost, if any, of parking available on-site. Specify whether rental rate includes the cost of required Government parking (if any)

8. Energy efficiency and renewable energy features existing within the building

9. Buildings and parking offered must meet all current Federal, GSA/PBS, State, and local codes and regulations including but not limited to fire and life safety, ABAAS, OSHA, and seismic protection.

10. Name, address, phone number, and email address of authorized contact

The Governments decision regarding whether to relocate will be based, in part, on information received in response to this advertisement. 

Interested parties should send expressions of interest to (email is preferred). Please include all info requested above and reference L17PL00007.

Mike Schultz, Realty Specialist

National Operations Center

Denver Federal Center, Building 85

PO Box 25047

Denver, CO 80225-0047

Mtschultz@blm.gov