REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSALS FOR OFFICE SPACE IN RICHLAND OR LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ETHICS COMMISSION

The State of South Carolina, through the Department of Administration Real Property Services, is soliciting proposals for a gross lease of office space to accommodate the South Carolina State Ethics Commission. The required space is approximately 7,900 rentable square feet located in Columbia, Richland, or Lexington County, with an expected occupancy date of December 1, 2027. The facility must include 33 paved and lighted parking spaces and a large hearing room of approximately 400 square feet. Proposers are requested to provide rates for lease terms of 3, 5, 7, or 10 years. The gross lease must encompass all operating expenses, including utilities, janitorial services, taxes, insurance, and comprehensive building and site maintenance. Technical requirements include CAT-6 certified cabling and adherence to ANSI/BOMA-Z65.1-1996 measurement standards. The landlord is responsible for ensuring the property is barrier-free and fully compliant with American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Proposals must be submitted using form FMPS-202E and include a proposed floor plan by November 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Eligible bidders must have submitted a receipt and acknowledgment of specific S.C. Code of Laws and Regulations. Evaluation will be based on cost analysis, responsiveness to requirements, and space efficiency. All communications must be directed to Real Property Services, as any direct contact with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission may result in automatic disqualification.