NC DHHS - Request for proposals for approximately 2, 610 net suare feet of office space in Rockingham.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is requesting proposals for approximately 2,610 net square feet of office space in Rockingham on behalf of the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities, with proposals due September 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through NC eVP.

The space must comply with local and state building safety codes, OSHA provisions for the handicapped, applicable sections of the State Building Code Volumes I–V, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The building must be completely free of hazardous asbestos and lead paint and must provide facilities for recycling materials.

Proposals must include detailed information: gross and net square footage calculations, floor plans to scale, space location with building name and suite numbers, and parking availability for clientele, state employees, and state vehicles. Lessors must specify the lease term in years with a beginning date and indicate any renewal options with associated terms, conditions, and rates. Pricing proposals must be submitted on a net square footage basis with annual rental rates per square foot; utilities, janitorial services, and water/sewer must be listed as separate line items if applicable. The State explicitly prohibits lease rates that include indeterminable percentage increases such as uncapped Consumer Price Index adjustments during either the initial term or renewal periods.

Lessors must certify Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and that no gifts have been offered to or accepted by State employees in connection with the proposal. The State reserves the right to reject any proposal and will evaluate all relevant factors, including moving costs, as part of the selection process.