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The State of Missouri Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction is requesting proposals for 3,000 net rentable square feet of leased office space within Joplin city limits under RFP No. 04912039, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Submissions are exclusive to the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system. The target occupancy date is November 1, 2026.

The space will house the Department of Labor & Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation, supporting five employees and workers' compensation administration and dispute resolution programs. Required facilities include five workstations, 7–10 parking spaces with one accessible space, separate public and staff restrooms, one hi-lo water cooler, and two 350-square-foot hearing rooms with raised platforms and wood pocket doors. The facility must comply with 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, International Building Code standards, ASHRAE HVAC requirements, and Missouri environmental regulations, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessment documentation.

The lease term runs one year from the Certificate of Conditional Acceptance through June 30, with four consecutive one-year renewal options. Lessees may extend for up to three additional two-month periods at the same rental rate; renewal decisions are due 60 days prior to expiration. The base bid rental rate must be a firm, fixed annual amount covering rent, maintenance, pest control, LED light bulb procurement and installation, ice and snow removal, parking, lawn care, and trash disposal. Lessors may separately propose optional charges for utilities and janitorial services. Prevailing wage requirements apply if construction or renovation costs exceed $75,000, with penalties of $100 per day per worker for non-compliance.

Evaluation weights 75 percent price and 25 percent qualitative factors including facility features and design quality. Bidders must provide ownership documentation or option agreements within 30 days of Notice of Award and submit detailed architectural plans and specifications sealed by Missouri-registered professionals within 60 days of floor plan approval. No surety bond is required.