Bid guide
How to bid on office space lease for GSA in Fort Myers, FL
What the GSA is buying and why it matters to vendors
The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for expressions of interest from property owners or their authorized representatives to lease secure office space in Fort Myers, Florida. The GSA needs 30,461 to 31,984 ABOA square feet for a law enforcement agency, requiring Level III security.
This is an opportunity for property owners with suitable facilities to secure a long-term lease with the federal government. The lease term is 180 months, with a firm term of 120 months. Occupancy is expected no later than April 2029.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Expressions of Interest are due by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. This is the deadline for submitting your property details and interest to the GSA.
After this deadline, the GSA will review the submissions. While specific dates for a market survey are to be determined, the agency aims for occupancy by April 2029.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for property owners or developers with existing or planned office space in Fort Myers, Florida, that can meet stringent security and location requirements. The property must be within the delineated area: Northern Boundary – Edison Ave, East to West is from Fowler St to Ortiz Ave; Southern Boundary – Alico Rd, East to West is from Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy to SR 739; Eastern Boundary – Ortiz Ave, to Colonial Blvd, to Treeline Ave to Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy; Western Boundary – Fowler St to Metro Parkway (SR 739), North to South is from Edison Ave to Alico Rd.
The space must accommodate a law enforcement agency, meaning it needs Level III security, 150 on-site parking spaces (100 surface, 50 secured), and specific layouts for detainee processing and a sally port. Properties near schools, daycares, churches, residential areas, correctional facilities, mental health or drug treatment facilities, bars, marijuana dispensaries, and liquor stores are excluded. The agency also cannot be co-located with other law enforcement agencies engaged in investigations or potential detentions, or with certain other types of government agencies or private firms.
How to respond to this request
To respond, you must submit an Expression of Interest to Melissa Hein at [email protected]. The submission must include specific information about your property.
Your Expression of Interest should contain: building name and address; contact information and email for your representative; ABOA and rentable square feet available (specifying floors); approximate asking rental rent; a floor plan or building flyer; the date the building will be ready for tenant improvements; and your name and address, plus a written statement from the building owner granting you authority to provide property information.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all security and location requirements. Ensure your property can meet the Level III security standards, including the 20-foot setback, sally port, and dedicated elevator if applicable. Clearly demonstrate how your property addresses each specific requirement, such as the number and type of parking spaces, and the exclusion zones.
Provide a detailed floor plan that clearly shows how the required square footage is distributed across floors and how it accommodates the special requirements for a law enforcement agency. Highlight any existing features that align with the GSA's needs, such as secure access points or potential for a sally port. Ensure your owner's authorization statement is clear and complete.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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