Lease of Municipal Facility - Lawrence Neighborhood Center

The Township of Lawrence is inviting a qualified nonprofit organization to lease the 14,695‑square‑foot former Lawrence Neighborhood Center for a five‑year term (with two optional renewal years) and to operate the facility as a community hub delivering a range of social and educational programs. The successful nonprofit will be responsible for day‑to‑day operations, facility maintenance, compliance with extensive insurance and risk‑management standards, and providing annual reporting to the Township Council. Rent is not pre‑set; the nonprofit will propose a rent amount that will be negotiated with the Township. • Lease term: 5 years (plus up to 2 year renewal) • Facility size: 14,695 SF, two‑story building plus basement, located at 295 Eggerts Crossing Rd, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648 • Program focus: Community‑oriented services (youth, family, education, social services) with mandatory annual Council reporting • Financials: Rent proposal negotiable; respondent must cover insurance (minimum $5 M CGL, $5 M umbrella, $1 M professional, etc.) and maintain a risk‑management program • Mandatory deliverables: Submit extensive certifications, maintain insurance throughout lease, allow approved sub‑leasing, and comply with NJ non‑discrimination and ADA requirements.