IFB #00111958

The State of Missouri, Office of Administration, Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction is requesting proposals for leased office space of 2,400 to 2,600 net rentable square feet within Kirksville city limits under RFP #00111958, with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. The space will accommodate the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, serving six full-time employees.

The facility must include six workstations, one reception area, one public restroom, one staff restroom, ten parking spaces (one accessible), and one water cooler. The base bid rental rate must be a firm, fixed annual amount payable monthly in arrears and remain constant throughout the lease term; bidders may optionally propose separate charges for lessor-provided utilities and janitorial services. The base bid must include rent, maintenance, pest control, LED light bulb procurement and installation, ice and snow removal, parking, lawn care, and trash disposal. The target occupancy date is July 1, 2027. The lease term is one year with four one-year renewal options; the state reserves the right to extend the lease for three additional two-month periods at the same rental rate.

Evaluation uses 75% weight for lowest cost and 25% for best value, including facility features, site characteristics, and presentation quality. Bidders seeking preference points must document historic property status or location within specialized districts with supporting certifications and photographs. Successful bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements if construction or renovation exceeds $75,000 and shall forfeit liquidated damages of two times the daily rental rate for each 24-hour period occupancy is delayed beyond the specified date. Bidders must provide proof of site ownership, option, or agreement within 30 days of award notification. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system. Contact Sheri Nenninger at SHERI.NENNINGER@OA.MO.GOV.