Specifications include, but are not limited to: The state of Washington is seeking 6,000 RSF for Department of Corrections. a. Proposed facilities should be in an appropriately zoned area and in some cases, should not be located in an area that is of a heavy industrial, large or busy retail, or of a residential character (as agency needs dictate). b. Preference may be given to a locations that are in close proximity to existing public transportation route or routes. Additionally, proposed facilities served by public transportation with hourly service during the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM may be advantageous to the agency. c. Proposals that are not located within or in close proximity to 100-year flood plain (as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may be advantageous. d. Proposed facilities must be in areas with sufficient infrastructure in place to support the agency operational needs to include high-speed data and telephone infrastructure. (See also Appendix A, Space Requirements.)