Twin Falls, with a preference close to the County Courthouse.

Location:	Idaho
Posted:	Feb 9, 2026
Due:	Feb 27, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Idaho
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	53 - Hardware and Abrasives
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BRAD LITTLE

Governor

STEVEN BAILEY

Director

KELLY BERARD

Administrator

State of Idaho

Department of Administration

Division of Public Works

Leasing Program

502 North 4th Street

Boise, ID 83720-0072

Telephone (208) 332-1900

www.dpw.idaho.gov

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

Commercial Real Estate Agents, Owners & Managers

Cora Krishnek, Statewide Leasing Manager, State of Idaho, Division of Public Works

February 9, 2026

The State of Idaho is seeking to lease approximately 7,000 – 10,000 net rentable square feet of new or existing office space

for occupancy by the Office of the State Public Defender in Twin Falls, Idaho.

DUE DATES

Proposals are due by midnight on February 27, 2026 at the Division of Public Works and may be:

• Mailed to 502 N. 4th Street 83702, PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0072;

• Hand-delivered to 502 N. 4th Street, Boise (office closes @ 5:00 PM - there is no mail slot);

• Emailed to cora.krishnek@adm.idaho.gov

For further information on the RFP process, contact Cora Krishnek, Statewide Leasing Manager, Department of

Administration, Division of Public Works at (208) 332-1929. The Office of the State Public Defender is seeking an

executed Lease Agreement by the end of May 2026, and occupancy as soon as available.

LOCATION – Twin Falls, ID

All proposed sites must be appropriately zoned and should offer convenient access to the public. Proposed sites must be in

the Twin Falls limits, Idaho. The Office of the State Public Defender has expressed a preference for a location close to the

Twin Falls County Courthouse. The office cannot be located in the same building as any prosecuting agency at the county

or state level, law enforcement agencies, child care facilities or the Department of Health and Welfare.

COST OF LEASE

The estimated annual cost of the lease should reflect a competitive market rate per square foot per year. Full-service will

include, but is not limited to property taxes, utilities, facility repair and maintenance, landscape maintenance, snow removal

and custodial services. The State may require a background check of personnel such as the custodial staff who have access

to the facility. The proposal should detail the amount of the tenant improvement allowance included in the rental rate. The

department anticipates its moving costs will be $20,000.

THE LEASE

The State’s standard lease form, attached as Exhibit A, will be used. STANDARD LANGUAGE (EXCLUDING

BUSINESS TERMS) WITHIN THE LEASE FORM IS NOT NEGOTIABLE. The initial term of the lease will be for five

years. The lease will contain an annual funding appropriation clause.

PROPOSAL ASSISTANCE

The ISPD is able to answer questions related to client and staff usage of the proposed space and the relationship between

the programs occupying the space. More detailed information on facility requirements and use may be obtained by

contacting Michelle O’Brien at 208-626-5443 or Michelle.Obrien@spd.idaho.gov

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CONFIDENTIALITY

All proposals will remain confidential until a lease has been executed. Submitted proposals will become the property of the

State of Idaho and will not be returned.

PROCESS OF SELECTION

INITIAL EVALUATION. A committee composed of the Leasing Manager of the Department of Administration, Division

of Public Works, or a designee, and staff of the division and which may also include other non-state personnel will evaluate

each proposal. Each proposal will be evaluated based upon an established set of criteria and a weighted evaluation. The

rating factors, with the Department of Administration’s recommended range of evaluation weights, can be found on page 7.

INTERMEDIATE EVALUATION. The committee may request additional information or clarification regarding any of

the ranked factors during the initial or intermediate evaluation from one or more of the respondents. Additional information

or clarification requested may include a credit report, financial statements or an affidavit indicating that Offeror is not in

default in payment of any taxes, excises or license fees due. If Lessor is a partnership or a corporation, Lessor may be

required to submit evidence that the entity is authorized to do business in the state of Idaho. The committee may elect to

visit one or more of the proposed sites to evaluate location and facility issues.

FINAL EVALUATION. Proposals will be ranked and negotiations will begin with the representatives of the top-ranked

proposal. If negotiations are successful, a lease will be completed. The State’s standard lease form, attached as Exhibit A,

will be used. STANDARD LANGUAGE WITHIN THE LEASE FORM IS NOT NEGOTIABLE.

Should negotiations with the top-ranked response be unsuccessful, negotiations will be opened with the second ranking

response and so forth until a suitable lease is obtained. The State reserves the right to disqualify all proposals as unacceptable

and to take any necessary action to obtain suitable space.

All final plans and specifications must be prepared by an architect licensed in the State of Idaho. Plans and specifications

may also be subject to review by the Permanent Building Fund Advisory Council pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-5710A.

Detailed General Outline Specifications and Communication Specifications shall be provided during the negotiation

process.

ON-GOING REVIEW

At the State’s option, the State may require the Lessor to provide insurance certificates prior to the commencement of any

construction naming the State as an additional insured and may require the Lessor to indemnify and defend the State against

any claims and to warrant and guarantee material, equipment and workmanship. If the facility shall be new construction,

Lessor shall furnish to the Division of Public Works a copy of the Lender’s commitment on the permanent loan, together

with a copy of the title policy for the facility as soon as they can be made available.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE FACILITY

A copy of the certificate of occupancy as issued by the local governing authority, together with a copy of the as-builts and

warrantees for the facility, shall be furnished to the ISPD prior to occupancy of the facility. At its discretion, the ISPD may

have the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Building, Construction, and Real Estate Bureau inspect the

premises prior to executing the Lease or prior to taking occupancy of the Premises.

HOW TO MAKE A PROPOSAL

All proposal information must be summarized on the Lease Proposal Form attached to this Request for Proposals. A pdf

version of the form can be obtained by accessing the Division of Public Works web page at

https://leasing.idaho.gov/requests-for-proposals-rfps/. A copy can also be sent to you upon request by contacting Cora

Krishnek at (208) 332-1929. Please provide an electronic copy to cora.krishnek@adm.idaho.gov. If you’d like to submit

a hard copy, it can be mailed to 502 N. 4th Street 83702, PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0072 or hand-delivered to 502 N.

4 Street, Boise.

GENERAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS IF NEW OR REMODELED CONSTRUCTION

PLEASE NOTE: A turn-key finish is requested. Lessor shall be responsible for obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy

prior to the agency’s acceptance of the Premises. Additional Lessor requirements shall include:

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SITE:

• Exterior Lighting. Adequate outdoor lights, fitted with photocells and timers, shall be placed directly above each outside

entryway and around the perimeter of the building.

• Parking. The ISPD seeks 33 to 39 parking spaces, depending on the size of space leased. Parking on the property shall

be required to accommodate deliveries.

• Site Improvements. Accessible spaces will be in close proximity to the building entrance. All improvements to the

site, whether existing or new, must meet or exceed the accessibility requirements by ADA.

• Signage. Professionally manufactured signs must be installed and prominently located.

• Building Exterior. The building’s exterior shall be compatible with the surrounding community. In areas with severe

weather conditions, the building design shall be appropriate and functional, especially with regard to specific site

requirements including drainage, heavy snow situations, and solar orientation.

GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS:

• ADA. The Premises and all areas serving the Premises, including common areas, the parking lot and sidewalk, must

conform to ADA requirements.

• Energy. An Energy Star building, a LEED building certification or a building that has environmental considerations

implemented into the construction/remodel, as well as its day-to-day operations, is an important consideration for the

state.

• Space Plan. Upon execution of the Lease, a qualified, professional space planner shall prepare a detailed space plan

acceptable to the Lessor and Lessee. The building must be designed by an architect or engineer licensed in Idaho.

• Crawl Space. Any crawl space beneath the building should be easily accessible from within the building.

• Air Standards. Mechanically operated ventilation systems shall comply with minimum outside air and circulation

standards established by the Idaho General Safety and Health Standards in all portions of the building and shall be kept

continuously operating when building is occupied. The system should be designed to accommodate any unique needs

associated with severe weather conditions, solar gain, or unusual temperature fluctuations.

• Environmental Hazards. Lessor must provide a safe work environment, certified to be free of airborne asbestos. Any

costs related to abatement will be borne by the Lessor.

• Grounds Maintenance. Outside ground maintenance shall be provided on an “as needed” basis.

• Snow Removal. Snow removal shall include removal of snow from parking lots and walkways. Removal shall be

performed seven days per week prior to 8:00 a.m. Priority shall first be given to keeping accessible spaces clear and to

ingress, egress, and fire lanes, secondly to customer and employee parking areas, and lastly to overflow parking areas.

An area shall be designated for snow storage. Areas subject to ice accumulation shall be treated with de-icing agents

as necessary.

BUILDING ENCLOSURE:

• Structural Frame. The building shall be of steel or wood frame, reinforced concrete, or bearing wall construction

designed in accordance with governing building codes.

• Exterior Walls. The exterior wall assembly shall be of masonry or such other materials as selected by Lessor. Exterior

walls at front of suite, if masonry, shall be furred out with 5/8” gypsum wallboard on 1-1/2” z-studs and 1-1/2” rigid

insulation, if frame, shall be insulated and clad with gypsum wallboard. Exterior walls at the rear of the Premises, if

masonry, shall not be furred out, if frame, shall be insulated and clad with gypsum wallboard. All demising walls (both

sides of space) shall be finished out as described below in Interior finishes.

• Roof Membrane. The typical roof assembly shall be built-up composition type, as selected by Lessor.

INTERIOR FINISHES:

• Entire space must be brought up to code – exit lighting, doors, storefront vestibules (only if required by code-vestibules

not preferred), drinking fountains, sprinkler systems, etc. Any code issues relating to the space and proposed use of the

space to be borne by Lessor.

• Ceiling. Clear height between floor slab and acoustical ceiling shall preferably be a minimum of eight feet (8'), as

governed by structural design. Ceiling grid lines to be consistent throughout unit, especially in areas where walls

have been removed.

• Walls. Demising partitions between areas shall be of wood frame, metal stud (sized as required per Lessor’s plans), or

masonry as selected by Lessor and shall be gypsum wallboard clad, taped, sanded, textured and painted off-white matte

finish. Height above ceiling to be determined by Lessor. Demising wall assembly shall include sound insulation if

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wood frame or metal stud.

• Door Assemblies. Solid core wood, paint-grade veneer.

• Window. Functioning window shades and/or blinds shall be provided.

• Insulation. Minimum insulation of R36 in the ceiling and R19 in the walls.

SANITARY FACILITIES:

• Toilet Room. Number of toilet rooms (ADA compliant) as required by code. Each toilet room shall include one (1)

lavatory and one (1) water closet. Flooring and/or base material provided if required by local code. Ceiling shall be

approximately 8’ height and be painted gypsum wallboard. Toilet accessories include a 2’ x 3’ mirror, grab bars and

toilet paper dispenser. Drinking fountain as required by code.

• Janitorial Closet. Janitorial closet to include mop sink, with 4’ tall frp to protect walls from splashing and minimum

10-gallon hot water heater, hooked up to serve restroom and mop sink.

HVAC / PLUMBING / ELECTRICAL / FIRE PROTECTION / LIFE SAFETY:

• HVAC. Lessor shall install air conditioning unit(s), located on the roof, complete with air distribution system,

condensate and programmable thermostat to meet a standard of one (1) ton per three hundred fifty (350) square feet of

space. Lessor shall install a roof mounted exhaust fan and distribution for toilet room. If using an existing HVAC unit

(or units), these units must be serviced prior to occupancy by Lessee. Lessor agrees to warrant the condition of the units

for a period of 5 years.

• Water and Sewer. Lessor shall furnish and install water and sewer utilities for toilet facilities, janitorial closet and

drinking fountains.

• Electricity. Lessor shall furnish ample electrical service for intended use and panel which may be separately metered.

• Telephone and Data Cabling. Phone and data junction box to be installed by Lessor. Lessor shall install a conduit with

pull string from the Premises Demarcation to the Lessor-provided Telephone Mounting Board.

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Code Requirements. Provide any other code-required improvements to accommodate Lessee’s use and occupancy of

the space, which shall include but not be limited to, emergency lighting, smoke or fire alarms, and/or ADA requirements

for occupancy.

• Permits. Prepare and submit plans approved by Lessee for the above improvements to appropriate city agencies and

obtain building permits; pay all fees as may be required by such agencies, including sewer hook-up fees, if any; and

obtain an occupancy permit as may be required by such agencies following the completion of improvements.

• Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Building, Construction, and Real Estate Bureau. All buildings

renovated specifically for use or occupancy by any state government agency or entity shall conform to all existing state

and local codes. If any conflict arises between applicable codes, the more stringent code shall take precedence.

• Final Inspection. All improvements made to the Premises shall require final inspection, acceptance and written approval

by the state’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Building, Construction, and Real Estate Bureau and

by Lessee. Any deficiencies of work shall immediately be remedied.

• Warrantees. Lessor shall warrant and guaranty all materials, equipment and workmanship for a minimum period of one

(1) year or such period which is standard in the real estate industry (aside from HVAC). Upon completion of the

Improvements, Lessor shall furnish to the Lessee a listing of products, subcontractors, supplier and/or manufacturers

and maintenance manuals relative to the Premises. All warrantees shall be extended to the Lessee

OTHER INFORMATION:

The efficient use of energy is of prime importance to the well-being of the State of Idaho and energy conservation is to be a

major consideration in the construction of all state buildings and the execution of lease agreements.

State-owned or state-lease buildings, facilities or area occupied by state employees shall be designated as “non-smoking”

except for custodial care and full-time residential facilities. The policy governing custodial care and full-time residential

facilities may be determined by the directors of such facilities.

All buildings owned or maintained by any State government agency or entity, or constructed or renovated specifically for

use or occupancy by any such agency or entity shall conform to all existing state codes, including but not restricted to, the

IDAPA 07.03.01.004, the Idaho General Safety and Health Standards Code, the International Building Code, the

International Mechanical Code and the International Fire Code. If any conflict arises between applicable codes, the more

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stringent code shall take precedence. Lessor’s leasing space to the State must procure building permits, secure necessary

inspections, and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for the intended use prior to the lease taking effect.

Local governments have jurisdiction over privately owned buildings in the target area. The minimum building and safety

codes adopted by the state of Idaho and the federal government may be amended by the Division of Occupational and

Professional Licenses, Building, Construction, and Real Estate Bureau. An accurate listing of their codes can be located at

https://dopl.idaho.gov/.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Agency	Target Location	Space Type	Date Due	Document
Idaho State Public Defender	Twin Falls, with a preference close to the County Courthouse.	Approximately 7,000 to 10,000 net rentable SF of Office space.	February 27, 2026	SPD - 2026 Twin Falls RFP SPD TWIN FALLS RFP Response Form - 2026

Twin Falls, with a preference close to the County Courthouse.

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