NC Department of Commerce DWS

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions, is soliciting proposals to lease approximately 2,210 net usable square feet of office space in Salisbury, North Carolina, with proposals due June 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. HUB classification is encouraged; the state also gives preference to green buildings and properties with historic, architectural, or cultural significance.

The space must be located within Salisbury city limits in a secure, non-retail environment with convenient public transportation access. It must accommodate career employment services, consultation areas, conference facilities, restrooms, break rooms, and support areas. The building must comply with all local and state building codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and OSHA requirements, and must be completely free of hazardous asbestos and hazardous lead paint. Proposers must provide a floor plan to scale, gross and net square footage breakdowns, and specify whether utilities, janitorial services, water/sewer, and parking will be provided. The space must include 20 clientele parking spaces and nine employee parking spaces at no extra charge if available.

Pricing must be submitted on a net square footage basis with annual rental rates and annual rent per square foot clearly identified. If utilities or janitorial services are excluded, evaluation will apply standardized add-ons of $1.50 per square foot for utilities, $1.00 per square foot for janitorial service, and $0.17 per square foot for water/sewer. Annual rental rates cannot include indeterminable percentage increases such as uncapped Consumer Price Index adjustments during the initial term or renewal periods. The lessor is responsible for all upfitting costs, building and grounds maintenance, property taxes, insurance, fire and safety inspection fees, and other operational costs unless otherwise specified.

The desired possession date is October 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible. The initial lease term is five years with renewal options desired. A proposer's meeting will be required following the proposal cutoff for leases with annual rental exceeding $150,000. Proposals must be submitted electronically through NC eVP at https://evp.nc.gov/. Evaluation includes all relevant factors, including moving costs such as additional furniture purchases, IT infrastructure, and security measures.