South Carolina Business Opportunities #H730-043026

Gross lease for approximately 51,800 square feet of vocational rehabilitation office space in Lexington County

South Carolina is seeking a gross lease for approximately 51,800 rentable square feet of vocational rehabilitation office space in Lexington County. - Government buyer: State of South Carolina, Department of Administration, Real Property Services, on behalf of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department. - Space and services: Lease approximately 51,800 rentable square feet in three independent areas at one location. The space is to include offices, workstations, reception and meeting areas, hearing and interview rooms, storage, and support spaces. The gross lease includes operating expenses, utilities, janitorial and grounds services, repairs, taxes, insurance, and building-system maintenance. - Pricing and term options: Proposals should state usable and rentable square footage and the common-area factor, and provide pricing both with and without landlord-provided workstations. Requested lease-term options are 3, 5, 7, or 10 years. - Facility requirements: At least 240 paved and lighted parking spaces, including reserved and accessible spaces; 24/7 secured tenant access; ADA-compliant, barrier- and hazard-free space; and appropriate security, emergency lighting, and intrusion detection. The layout includes a conference room for up to 90 people and a confidential, sound-insulated interview room with floor-attached furnishings and an alarm. - Technology and security: Landlord-provided CAT-6 cabling and terminations, fiber-capable network access supporting VoIP, specified isolated-ground electrical circuits, and dedicated HVAC for technology areas. Panic alarms are required at designated reception and interview locations, with at least two connected strobe lights. A mechanical cipher lock is specified for the computer/LAN room. - Named OEMs and technology references: Ademco model 269 panic buttons, Amseco SL-1 strobe lights, and a mechanical cipher lock similar to the UNICAN LP1000 are cited, with equivalent equipment permitted. The existing South Carolina state VoIP system and a planned transition to Amazon Web Services (AWS) are also referenced; AWS-compatible headsets are identified as a staff requirement after the transition. These references do not establish mandatory vendors for the lease.

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The State of South Carolina is seeking proposals to lease office space in Lexington County for the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department. Approximately 51,800 rentable square feet are needed, with three independent areas and extensive office, workstation, meeting, storage, security, technology, accessibility, and parking requirements. Proposals should include rates for 3-, 5-, 7-, or 10-year lease terms and be for a gross lease covering operating expenses and building services. Proposals were due to the Department of Administration, Real Property Services, by April 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

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