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

The State of South Carolina, through its Department of Administration’s Real Property Services, is seeking qualified property owners or agents to lease approximately 7,900 rentable square feet of office space in Richland or Lexington County for the South Carolina State Ethics Commission. The lease must be gross (all operating expenses included) and accommodate a detailed set of functional spaces—including private offices, a hearing room with bullet‑proof construction, a secure equipment room, conference facilities, and specialized IT and storage areas—while meeting ADA standards, providing CAT‑6 cabling, fiber‑optic connectivity, 24/7 HVAC, and sufficient parking. Proposals must be submitted by July 20, 2026 and the space is expected to be occupied by December 1, 2027. • Total space ~7,900 rentable sq ft with specific room mix (private offices, hearing room, conference room, IT rooms, break room, etc.). • Gross‑lease model; rent must cover all utilities, maintenance, taxes, insurance, and operating costs. • Technical requirements: bullet‑proof walls, sound‑masking, temperature‑controlled secure rooms, ADA compliance, CAT‑6 cabling, fiber‑optic/VOIP, 24/7 HVAC, and minimum 33 paved, lighted parking spaces. • Lease term options to be priced for 3, 5, 7, or 10‑year periods; proposals must include the FMPS‑202E form and floor plan calculations per ANSI/BOMA‑Z65.1‑1996.