SPO 76-511 NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

The North Carolina State Property Office has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #76-511 seeking approximately 3,248 net usable square feet of office space for the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board in the Asheboro, Randolph County area. The proposed lease term is 5 years with potential renewal options, with desired space possession by May 1, 2026. Proposers must submit electronic proposals through the North Carolina eProcurement Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) by 4:00 PM ET on August 28, 2025. The space requirements include a comprehensive layout with specific areas such as executive and director offices, conference/training room, workstations, file room, waiting room, copy/fax room, LAN room, kitchenette, wellness room, and restrooms. Evaluation criteria will encompass specifications, floor plans, repair lists, maintenance, upkeep, and prior performance, with additional cost factors applied for utilities ($1.50 per sq. ft.), janitorial services ($1.00 per sq. ft.), and water/sewer ($0.17 per sq. ft.).

The state actively encourages proposals from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), which include minority, women, and disabled-owned firms. Proposers must ensure the space complies with local and state building, safety, and zoning codes, including full ADA accessibility requirements. The proposed building must be free of hazardous asbestos and lead paint and must have facilities for recycling materials. Rental rates with uncapped percentage increases are not acceptable during the initial term or renewal periods. The state requires 3 clientele and 10 employee parking spaces, and preferences will be given to green building proposals. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the state reserves the right to reject any proposal and will comprehensively evaluate all relevant factors, including moving costs and additional expenses. Potential lessors must provide detailed information about the space, including comprehensive floor plans, square footage breakdown, and specific parking accommodations.