NCDOT Right of Way - Jackson County

The North Carolina Department of Administration, State Property Office, is requesting proposals for office space to be leased by the North Carolina Department of Transportation in Sylva, Jackson County, with proposals due August 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. The RFP encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and gives preference to proposals involving green buildings and buildings with historic, architectural, or cultural significance.

The scope is approximately 3,326 net usable square feet of office space with full-height partitioned areas (offices, conference room, planning/file room, supply closet, janitorial closet, copy/fax room, LAN/telephone closet, kitchenette, mother's room, and wellness room), partial-height partitioned areas (workstations, reception desk, and waiting area), restrooms, and circulation space. The space must include 10 clientele parking spaces and 2 state vehicle parking spaces; minimum 150 duplex electrical outlets; 40 telecommunication outlet boxes; HVAC maintained at 68–76 degrees with 24/7 climate control (65–72 degrees) in the LAN room; full ADA compliance; and certification that the building is free of hazardous asbestos and lead paint. The lessor is responsible for all partitions, demolition, upfitting costs, building and grounds maintenance, property taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance. Utilities (except telephone), daily janitorial services, and grounds maintenance must be provided and comply with all local and state building codes, safety codes, and OSHA requirements.

The initial lease term is five years with renewal options desired. Possession is required by November 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as possible. Proposers must submit pricing on a net square footage basis, identifying annual rental rates and annual rent per square foot. If utilities and janitorial services are not included, the State will add standard comparison factors ($1.50 per square foot for utilities, $1.00 per square foot for janitorial service, and $0.17 per square foot for water/sewer) to the proposal. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the North Carolina eProcurement Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). A proposer's meeting will be conducted following the proposal deadline, at which selected proposers must submit their lowest price proposals.