NCDOT - DMV Johnston County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting proposals for office space to be leased in Johnston County, with preference for Clayton, for the Driver's License Office by September 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET through the North Carolina eProcurement Electronic Vendor Portal.

The State seeks approximately 2,375 net usable square feet, potentially spanning multiple adjacent floors. Space must be possessed by December 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible, with an initial lease term of 5 to 10 years and renewal options desired. Proposals must specify the annual per-square-foot rental rate; the lessor bears all upfitting costs, partitions, demolition, building and grounds maintenance, property taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance. Utilities, janitorial services, and water/sewer are add-ons at $1.50, $1.00, and $0.17 per square foot respectively if not included in the rental rate. The lease must include 25 clientele parking spaces and 2 state-owned vehicle parking spaces within the per-square-foot charge; 10 employee parking spaces are desired at no additional cost.

The space must comply with North Carolina Building Code requirements, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and OSHA standards. Required infrastructure includes mechanical systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and security equipment accommodations, plus a 100-foot by 20-foot paved area for motorcycle testing.

A proposer's meeting will be held following the proposal deadline, where selected proposers must submit final price proposals; this meeting may be held virtually. Site visits by State Property Office personnel will be conducted prior to the proposer's meeting. The State reserves the right to reject any proposal and will evaluate all relevant factors, including moving costs and additional furniture and IT expenses, in the selection process.