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The State of Missouri, through the Office of Administration and RELS Statewide Real Estate Leasing Services, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure approximately 3,000 net rentable square feet of leased office space within the city limits of Joplin, Missouri. This facility is intended to serve the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, specifically the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The required space must accommodate five staff members and include specialized areas such as a 500-square-foot hearing room with a raised floor for the judge's bench, attorney-client consultation rooms, a waiting area, a kitchen/breakroom, and storage. Additional site requirements include a minimum 20-foot flagpole with a spotlight, a separate lighted employee entrance, and compliance with ADAAG, NFPA 101, and local building codes. The lease term is set for one year with the option for four one-year renewals, targeting an occupancy date of November 1, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder using a weighted evaluation system: 75% of the score is based on the lowest responsive base bid annual cost, and 25% is based on a qualitative assessment of the proposal and a mandatory detailed presentation. Bidders may receive additional preference points if the property is located within a specialized district or is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the MissouriBUYS eProcurement system by the deadline of October 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Failure to include required documentation, such as the surety document, or offering less than the required square footage will result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive. All facilities must be delivered in a broom-clean condition and meet specific insulation and ceiling standards to be formally accepted.