NC DHHS Request for Proposal - North Wilkesboro

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to lease approximately 6,246 square feet of new office space in the North Wilkesboro area of Wilkes County, North Carolina. The RFP outlines detailed specifications for the required office space, including the number and size of rooms, electrical and telecommunication requirements, parking, HVAC, lighting, and other building features. The proposal submittal deadline is 4:00 PM ET on May 7, 2024, with possession of the space required by September 1, 2024 or as soon thereafter as possible. The initial lease term is 8-10 years with renewal options desired. The final per square foot price proposal should include all upfit costs, building and grounds maintenance, utilities, and janitorial services. Proposers can choose whether or not to include utilities and janitorial services, with adjustment factors provided for comparison.

The RFP encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and the submission of proposals covering "green buildings." Relevant factors such as timeliness of delivery, maintenance, and prior performance of the proposer may also be considered during the evaluation process. The RFP specifies that the proposed building must be free of hazardous asbestos and lead paint, and have facilities for handling recycled materials. The State of North Carolina supports the use of products and materials with recycled content, and proposals with indeterminable percentage increases, such as uncapped CPI increases, are not acceptable.