Bid guide
How to bid on Office Space for a Law Enforcement Agency in Brownsville/Harlingen, TX
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Public Buildings Service is looking for fully serviced office space in the Brownsville or Harlingen, Texas area. This space is for a law enforcement agency and needs to be accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The agency requires a secure location that meets federal safety, accessibility, and sustainability standards.
This is an opportunity for property owners or managers with suitable office buildings in the specified Texas region. The agency is seeking a lease, which means a long-term commitment for the right property.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) was published on July 27, 2026. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is August 09, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. All required information must be submitted by this time.
At the deadline, the agency will review all submitted expressions of interest. Submissions received after the deadline will likely not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for property owners, managers, or their authorized representatives who have existing office buildings in Brownsville or Harlingen, Texas. The property must be able to meet specific requirements for a law enforcement agency, including security, location restrictions, and accessibility.
Firms with facilities that are not in a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain and can provide space on the second story or higher (with specific exceptions for first-floor spaces) are good candidates. The space cannot be co-located with certain types of entities or near specific locations like schools or religious centers.
How to respond to this RLP
To respond, you must submit an expression of interest that includes specific details. You need to provide the building name and address, your contact information, and the available square footage (ABOA SF and rentable square feet), specifying the floors.
You must also include the asking full-service rental rate per ABOA SF and RSF, which should be inclusive of a standard GSA warm-lit shell, a tenant improvement allowance of $56.85/ABOA SF, and a BSAC allowance of $25.00/ABOA SF. Additionally, provide the operating costs per ABOA SF and RSF included in your full-service rates. If you are not the owner or manager, you must include written consent from the ownership.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all requirements, especially those related to security, location restrictions, and co-location prohibitions. Ensure your property fully complies with all federal standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability. Any non-compliance could disqualify your submission.
Clearly itemize all costs and allowances as requested, ensuring your proposed rental rate is comprehensive and transparent. Double-check all calculations for square footage and rates. If you are representing an owner, make sure the written consent is explicit and grants you the authority to provide the information to the government.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Public Buildings Service; the original posting controls.