NC DOT - DMV - Cabarrus County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking to lease approximately 3,895 net usable square feet of office space in Harrisburg, Cabarrus County, with a preference for a location that can accommodate 1 senior examiner, 9 workstations, and various functional areas including a reception desk, waiting area, testing area, secured inventory room, storage room, janitorial closet, copy/fax room, LAN/telephone closet, kitchenette, and wellness room. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) with electronic submissions required through the North Carolina eProcurement Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) by 4:00 PM ET on November 27, 2025. The initial lease term is five years with desired renewal options, and the state requires possession of the space by February 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Evaluation criteria will include comprehensive considerations such as location suitability, space configuration, total cost including maintenance and operational expenses, and compliance with building codes, OSHA requirements, and Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Proposals must detail annual rental rates on a net square foot basis, include specifications for partitions, demolition, upfitting costs, and provide information about building maintenance, property taxes, insurance, and other operational expenses.

The state encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), specifically minority, women, and disabled business firms that are at least 51% owned and operated by individuals in these categories. Proposals involving green buildings or structures with historic, architectural, or cultural significance may receive preferential consideration. The space must provide 30 clientele parking spaces and 10 employee parking spaces at no additional charge, along with parking for state-owned vehicles. Rental rates cannot include indeterminable percentage increases such as uncapped Consumer Price Index adjustments. The proposed building must be completely free of hazardous asbestos and lead paint, comply with local and state building safety and zoning codes, and include facilities for handling recyclable materials. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates that the state will add $1.50 per square foot for utilities, $1.00 per square foot for janitorial services, and $0.17 per square foot for water/sewer to proposals not including these services. The state reserves the right to reject any proposal for any reason and may require proposers to own the proposed site within thirty days of Council of State approval.