SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPACE TO BE LEASED TO THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA I. GENERAL A. Approximately net usable square feet required are + 9,725 Square Feet. NOTE:Net usable space is a term meaning the area to be leased for occupancy by State personnel and/or equipment. To determine net usable space: 1. Compute the inside area of the space by measuring from the normal inside finish of exterior walls or the room side finish of fixed corridor and shaft walls, or the center of tenant separating partitions. 2. Deduct from the inside area the following: *a. Toilets and lounges *b. Entrance and elevator lobbies *c. Corridors d. Stairwells e. Elevators and escalator shafts f. Building equipment and service areas g. Stacks, shafts, and interior columns h. other space not usable for State purposes *Deduct if space is not for exclusive use by the State. Multiple State leases require a, b, & c to be deducted. State Property may make adjustments for areas deemed excessive for State use. B. Ground level preferred. If on an upper floor, an elevator is required and must have capacity for electric wheelchairs. Location services persons with visual, hearing and mobility impairments. Entrance into the building and suite must be easily accessible. C. All offers shall be submitted in such a manner that the annual per square foot rental rate for each type of space offered, i. e. office, warehouse, and special purpose, can be properly identified. See Form PO-28. (6A & B) D. Offers submitted that include additional rents or a Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA) will not be considered. E. CUT-OFF DATE FOR RECEIVING PROPOSALS IS 4:00 PM, February 18, 2026 IN THE eVP SYSTEM. II. LOCATION: Rocky Mount, NC area. Also, prefer location on the bus line or within a ¼ mile to include a safe walking route. IV. ARRANGEMENT OF SPACE The attached space analysis will indicate the number of rooms and areas required and contain the preferred sizes. The proposer shall provide at his expense all necessary partitions, doors, etc. to make the space acceptable for State use. This is mandatory for all new construction and relocation proposals. Lessor should include a to scale floor plan showing proposed layout and the Proposal to Lease Form (PO-28). If new construction is proposed by proposer, general specifications, including elevations upon request, should be submitted with the Proposal to Lease Form (PO-28) and a to scale floor plan should be provided. SEE PAGE _12__ OF _12___ FOR SPACE GUIDELINE OF ARRANGEMENT OF SPACE. Other: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities are to be provided including tissue holders, towel dispensers, coat hooks, mirrors and trash cans. Toilet facilities shall be handicapped accessible and shall be in compliance with the North Carolina State Building Code and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. V. THE DATE OF POSSESSION AND LEASE TERM: A. Possession of space required by April 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible. B. The initial term of the lease will be for 10 Years with renewal options desired. C. At the option of the State Property Office, proposer may be required to own the proposed site within thirty (30) days of Council of State approval, or a date approved by State Property Office, or the proposal may be disqualified. D. Construction shall begin within six (6) months from Council of State approval unless otherwise authorized by the State Property Office. VI. ELECTRICAL, TELEPHONE, MAIN SERVICE OUTLETS A. A minimum of 190 120 Volt duplex electrical outlets are required. Unless otherwise approved by the State: 1. All private offices shall have a minimum of (3) duplex receptacles. 2. Electrical service shall support a minimum of (3) duplex receptacles per partial height modular workstation or per person in an open office environment. Service shall be provided by lessor via overhead or under floor distribution system utilizing power poles or other suitable facilities to accommodate the electrical needs of the agency. All connections to the building electrical service shall be by the Lessor. 3. Each Kitchenette or Break Area shall be provided with sufficient electrical circuitry to accommodate a refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker and vending machine. Separate circuits are required for this area. 4. (1) Duplex receptacle shall be provided for every 50 linear feet of corridor. 5. (2) Dedicated 20-amp 110-volt circuit (quad outlet) with isolated grounds are required in the LAN room. Outlets to be installed 36” from the floor. If more than one LAN room, the requirements above are required for each LAN room. 6. (2) Dedicated (L5-30P) 30-amp 125-volt circuit with isolated grounds are required in the LAN room. Outlets to be installed 36” from the floor. If more than one LAN room, the requirements above are required for each LAN room. 7. Separate isolated ground circuit for water fountains. 8. (6) dedicated 110-volt electrical circuits with isolated grounds are required. 9. Outlets to be installed no lower than 18 inches (18”) from the floor.
