The Federal Govt is seeking 125 secure parking spaces in Chicago, IL

Location: Illinois
Posted: Jul 10, 2026
Due: Aug 7, 2026
Agency: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • X - Lease or Rental of Facilities
Solicitation No: 6IL0450
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The Federal Govt is seeking 125 secure parking spaces in Chicago, IL
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Notice ID
6IL0450
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE
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PBS R5 OFFICE OF LEASING
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jul 10, 2026 10:50 am CDT
  • Original Response Date: Aug 07, 2026 05:00 pm CDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 22, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: X1LZ - LEASE/RENTAL OF PARKING FACILITIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 812930 - Parking Lots and Garages
  • Place of Performance:
    Chicago , IL
    USA
Description

THIS IS FOR A PARKING ONLY LEASE

General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space:

State: Illinois

City: Chicago

Delineated Area:




  • West - Jefferson Street

  • East - Chicago River

  • North - Jackson Street

  • South - Harrison Street



Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 0

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 0

Space Type: PARKING ONLY

Parking Spaces (Total, Surface or Structured): 125

Full Term: 15 years

Firm Term: 10 years





Additional Requirements:




  • Offered site must be able to accommodate an Oversized Vehicle: Height - 118”; Length - 264”; Width - 112”

  • 24 hour access is required.

  • Parking spaces shall be secured and illuminated in accordance with ISCFacility Security Level requirements as determined by the Federal Protective Service (FPS).

  • Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility,seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced lease is required. Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance-flood-plain (formerly referred to as “100-year” floodplain).

  • Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunicationsprohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National DefenseAuthorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR). For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B



Depending on the awarded site, the Government may install security measures as listed below:




  • Vehicle Entry — Sally Port with Sliding Gate and Access Control.

  • Pedestrian Gate - with Access Control.

  • Electrical Upgrades.

  • Perimeter Fence Reinforcement.

  • Video Surveillance System.

  • Access Control System.

  • Intrusion Alarm System.

  • Equipment Shanty for security systems.

  • Specialized Vehicle Secure Cage Enclosure for Specialty Vehicles.

  • Upgrades to Lighting.

  • Other upgrades as determined by the agency

  • Additional Security Enhancements

  • The upgrades identified above represent the minimum scope required to bring the facility to a fully secured operational environment based on conditions observed during the site assessment. As design, construction, and commissioning progress, additional security enhancements may be identified and may become necessary to address conditions not apparent at the time of the initial survey, to meet evolving operational requirements.



The U.S. Government currently occupies structured parking spaces in a leased garage in Chicago, IL. The Government is considering alternative space if able to meet new requirements.





Expressions of Interest Due: 08/07/26 at 5:00 PM CDT

Occupancy: After lease award security measures completed





All expressions of interest must provide the following:

Name of the building/structure;

Address;

Location of available space within the building/structure;

Number of parking spaces available for each requirement(reserved/unreserved);

Estimated rental rates on a monthly basis per space; and

Contact information of authorized representative.





All interested parties must either submit evidence of ownership or written authorization to represent the owner(s). Any submissions received without documentation of ownership and/or written authorization to represent the owner(s) will not be considered until such time documentation has been received, which must also be submitted prior to the Expressions of Interest Due Date.





Third parties will not be authorized to represent the Government on their behalf.The Government will not pay any costs incurred as a result of any expressions of interest submitted.





In cases where an agent is representing multiple ownership entities, the agent must provide written acknowledgement/permission to represent multiple interested parties for the same submission.





Please reference Notice ID number: 6IL0450





Send Expressions of Interest to:





Name/Title: Kovas Palubinskas, Lease Contracting Officer, General ServicesAdministration

Email Address: kovas.palubinskas@gsa.gov


Attachments/Links
Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • R5 OFFICE OF LEASING 230 S DEARBORN STREET
  • CHICAGO , IL 60604
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Jul 10, 2026 10:50 am CDTPresolicitation (Original)
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