Note to Proposer

NOTE TO PROPOSER

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED YOUR PROPOSAL SHALL REACH THE STATE PROPERTY OFFICE PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CUT-OFF TIME. BY 4:00 PM, MAY 21, 2015

MAILING ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS: STATE PROPERTY OFFICE STATE PROPERTY OFFICE 1321 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 116 WEST JONES ST ROOM 4055 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1321 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603

Please verify receipt in the State Property Office of Proposals that are sent by U. S. Mail as they are routed through the State Mail Service Center. If your proposal is not delivered by the State Mail Service Center by the date and time of the cut-off, the proposal shall not be considered. Envelope containing the Proposals shall be marked as follows: (A) Lease Proposal Enclosed for: Revenue (B) Cut-Off Date for Receiving Proposals: – May 21, 2015 (C) City/Town: Asheville, NC NOTE: PROPOSALS FAXED INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, AND SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Following the selection of any proposal and its placement on the Council of State Agenda by the State Property Office, there shall be no further negotiations with those who presented proposals which were not selected for the Agenda. SPECIAL NOTE:

In accordance with the North Carolina Administrative Code (Title I North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 6B.0212) a proposer's meeting will be required following the cut-off date for receiving proposals if all acceptable proposals exceed $150,000.00 annually. After the original proposals are received and site visits made the proposer's meeting will be conducted by the State Property Office at a time and place to be announced by the State Property Office. At this meeting the selected proposers will submit their lowest price proposal.

Annual per square foot rental rates which include indeterminable percentage increases(s), such as uncapped consumer price index increases, etc. shall not be accepted during either the initial term or the renewal period. Pursuant to Articles 3 and 3C, Chapter 143 of the North Carolina General Statues and Executive Order No. 150, the State invites and encourages participation in this procurement by Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) consisting of minority, women and disabled business firms that are at least fifty-one percent owned and operated by individual(s) of the aforementioned categories. Also included in this category are disabled business enterprises and non-profit work centers for the blind and severely disabled. The State of North Carolina encourages the submission of proposals covering “green buildings”. Components such as site, enclosures, infrastructure, contents and materials in “green building” result in reduced costs in operation, energy, maintenance and insurance as well as could improve employee motivation and productivity. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 146.25-1(b), the Department of Administration may negotiate on relevant factors that represent the best interest of the State. Relevant factors may include, but are not limited to, timeliness of delivery of the proposed space, maintenance, upkeep and condition of the proposed space and prior performance of the proposer.

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 1 of 21 SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPACE TO BE LEASED TO THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NC DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

I. GENERAL A. Approximate net usable square feet required are 10,336 sf. 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. Check One: Space may be on more than one floor and must be contiguous. Space above ground floor is preferred. However, if on an upper floor, an elevator is required.

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, C.) The evaluation of proposals shall be made considering the best interest of the State and compliance with minimum specifications. Proposals offering properties exceeding minimum requirements may be preferred. D. CUT-OFF DATE FOR RECEIVING PROPOSALS IS 4:00 PM, MAY 21, 2015 IN THE STATE PROPERTY OFFICE.

II. LOCATION: Asheville, NC area

III. The following paragraph shall be incorporated into the Lease Document. Availability of Funds Clause - The parties to this lease agree and understand that the continuation of this lease agreement for the term period set forth herein, or any extension or renewal thereof, is dependent upon and subject to the appropriation, allocation or availability of funds for this purpose to the agency of the Lessee responsible for payment of said rental. The parties to this lease also agree that in the event the agency of the Lessee or that body responsible for the appropriations of said funds, in its sole discretion, determines, in view of its total operations that available funding for the payment of rents are insufficient to continue the operation of its local offices on the premises leased herein, it may choose to terminate the lease agreement set forth herein by

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 2 of 21 giving Lessor written notice of said termination, and the lease agreement shall terminate immediately without any further liability to Lessee. IV. ARRANGEMENT OF SPACE The attached space analysis will indicate the number of offices required and contain the approximate office sizes. The lessor shall provide at his expense all necessary partitions, doors, etc. to make the space acceptable for State use. Lessor should include 3 copies of a to scale floor plan showing proposed layout and 3 copies of the Proposal to Lease Form (PO-28). If new construction is proposed by lessor 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 14-21 OF 21 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 North Carolina State Building Code, Volume I- C and the American with Disabilities Act. V. THE DATE OF POSSESSION AND LEASE TERM: A. Possession of space required by August 1, 2015 or as soon thereafter as possible. B. The initial term of the lease will be for 5-10 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 179 120 Volt duplex electrical outlets are required. Unless otherwise approved by the State: 1. All private offices shall have a minimum of (3) duplex receptacles. At least one duplex receptacle must be provided at each telecommunication outlet. 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. A minimum of ten (10) floor boxes per large conference/multipurpose room must be provided. Floor box configuration shall include one (1) duplex receptacle and four (4) communications/keystone connections. Legrand Wiremold, Flush Poke-Thru Device with TopGuard protection in brass finish (RC4ATCBS) is the preferred product to be used. The actual number and location of outlets shall be determined by the State. 4. Each Kitchenette or Break Area shall be provided with sufficient electrical circuitry to accommodate a refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, coffee maker and vending machine. Separate circuits are required for this area. 5. (1) Duplex receptacle shall be provided for every 50 linear feet of corridor. 6. (2) Dedicated 20 amp 110 volt circuits with standard 20A plugs and isolated grounds are required in the LAN room, with outlet locations to be installed Standard height from the floor, behind the Network Rack location with the fire retardant backboard. 7. (2) Duplex receptacles are required in LAN room with the outlet locations to be installed at standard height. FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 3 of 21 8. (5) Dedicated 110 volt electrical circuits with isolated grounds are required for office equipment. Location shall be determined by the State. 9. (5) 20 amp dedicated circuits are required and should be located beside each other. The circuits shall be used for office equipment and each location shall be determined by the State. 10. A minimum of (6) floor outlets are preferred in the conference room. 11. A grounding busbar shall be installed in the LAN room to sufficiently ground all telecommunications equipment. All grounding cable shall be a minimum of #6 AWG and bonded directly to the building electric service ground. Busbar will be mounted on fire- retardant plywood backboard. B. A minimum of 58 telecommunication outlets is required. Lessor shall provide all conduit and pull strings from above ceiling to outlet boxes. State to install wiring and cover plates. C. Four (4) 4’ x 8’ x ¾ thick sheets of fire retardant plywood shall be installed on wall(s) in the LAN room behind the Network Racks and meet the following guidelines:

All telecommunications backboards shall be void free and fire-retardant (preferred) or treated on all sides with at least two coats of fire-retardant paint. If fire-retardant paint is used, plywood shall be repainted on all sides at manufacturer specified intervals. Certification seals on all plywood must remain visible, even if painted. D. A 2” conduit may be required to extend demarcation point to LAN room. E. A security system provided by the lessor is desired. If not provided, Lessor shall grant consent to install security, intrusion detection, duress alarms and card access systems by the Lessee. Security system may include interior and exterior cameras. The location of all security and card access equipment, including cameras, shall be determined by the State. Upon expiration or earlier termination of the lease, State shall be entitled to remove the Security Equipment at it election, without restoration obligation; or abandon such Security Equipment in place. Lessor shall provide electrical connections to all card access points and camera locations as needed to support the system. VII. PARKING A. 15 Clientele parking spaces shall be included in the per square foot rental charge. B. 1 State car parking spaces shall be included in the per square foot rental charge. C. 36 Employee parking spaces are desired at no extra charge to the State. D. All parking areas shall be adequately lighted and located within a reasonable distance of the office as determined by State. Availability of the above shall be within a safe, convenient distance to the office for wheelchair and foot traffic. Handicapped parking and signage shall be in compliance with the NC Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

E. Occasional, short term clientele parking is required on occasion for 1 large truck. Ample turn radius for tractor-trailer is required for ingress and egress into parking lot. VIII. MINIMUM CODE COMPLIANCE All space shall, at a minimum, comply with local and State building, safety, and zoning codes, specifically including OSHA, provisions for the disabled, and applicable sections of the State Building Code, Volumes I through V. Space shall comply with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 United States Code, Section 12101 et seq.) Non-compliance with such codes shall be grounds for the rejection of any proposal and grounds for lease termination after occupancy at the discretion of the lessee. (See also, provisions regarding required building changes at the bottom of page 6).

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 4 of 21 IX. FLOOR, WALL AND WINDOW COVERINGS A. Vinyl tile or other floor covering acceptable to the State in all finished areas. Prefer carpeting for all offices, waiting areas, and conference rooms. If floors are carpeted, they should be 26 oz. nylon or equivalent acceptable to the lessee, glue-down type preferred. Tile is required in the kitchenette and restrooms. VCT Tile is preferred in the LAN room. New or like-new carpet is preferred. If not new, carpets must be professionally cleaned and all stains removed before occupancy. High traffic areas will require frequent cleaning and replacement of floor finishes to maintain a neat, clean, high-quality finish and will be at the State Property Office’s discretion. B. Wall surfaces shall be painted sheetrock, or masonry or other similar finish acceptable to the state. Painted surfaces should be kept in acceptable condition to provide a professional looking appearance.

C. Walls that are adjacent to public access areas such as restrooms, corridors or other tenants must be constructed to resist forced entry and be designed to offer impact resistance of up to 950 ft. pounds of energy, to the ASTM D2394-83 Standard and Class 2, Sequence 5. The entire wall must be constructed slab-to-slab. The walls may be constructed of approved materials such as masonry, brick, or security reinforced dry wall (Coreguard™- a two-ply laminated system comprised of 5/8” or 3/4" gypsum board and .030” or .080” polycarbonate (PC) sheet with a one or two hour UL fire rating capability) or ¼’ AR-500 rating steel.

D. Sufficient window coverings shall be provided to control glare within the space. (Venetian blinds or acceptable equivalent). E. Space shall have acceptable ceiling acoustical treatment for noise reduction purposes. Areas to be soundproof are conference rooms, contact and Kiosk, supervisor, and manager offices. Soundproofing includes walls, ceiling, and doors.

F. Weather stripping/window coatings are desired to reduce energy consumption.

X. HEATING, AIR-CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION A. Heating and air conditioning facilities shall be sufficient to maintain inside temperature in the range from a low 68° during the heating season to the high of 76° at all other times, with balanced distribution. State policy to dictate utilization. Typical agency hours of operation are 6 am – 6 pm, Monday through Friday; however, occasional holiday and weekend operations are required.

B. Air conditioning and heating system shall be maintained by lessor including frequent filter cleaning and replacement. C. Year-round ventilation shall be provided to prevent stale air problems and unacceptable CO2 content. D. A climate controlled telecommunications room is required to house telephone wiring equipment and computer network equipment. HVAC in this room should maintain a content temperature between 65 degrees and 72 degrees and a humidity level at 45% dry bulb humidity (+ or - 5%) is required. This is a 24-hour per day, 7 day per week requirement. A separate HVAC system is required to maintain this temperature range. This room will require a separate thermostat. E. Zoning of HVAC system and related control shall be appropriate for division and function of spaces within the facility.

F. A separate thermostat is required in the large conference room. FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 5 of 21 XI. DRINKING FOUNTAINS It is required that all employees have access to chilled water fountain. XII. LIGHTING A. Adequate lighting facilities are required in all areas. In office facilities, lighting requirements are no less than 60 foot candles at desk level. State policy to dictate utilization. B. All lighting and electrical maintenance shall be furnished by lessor including providing and replacing ballasts, light tubes, and bulbs. XIII. UTILITIES, JANITORIAL SERVICES AND ELEVATORS A. It is desired that the following services be furnished and included in the per square foot cost to the satisfaction of the State. 1. All utilities, except telephone. 2. Daily janitorial and cleaning services and supplies. Supplies to be included are all cleaning supplies necessary to provide proper cleaning of the office as well as all paper and soap products necessary to keep all dispensers properly stocked.

B. Alternate proposals which do not include utilities and/or janitorial service will be considered. (There must be an acceptable method of determining the State's share of costs) C. If janitorial services are provided, all janitorial contractors must be cleared through a NC Department of Revenue criminal background check and must sign secrecy and disclosure documentation preventing unauthorized disclosure of confidential tax information before beginning work. This documentation must also be completed annually. Any janitorial staff changes must complete clearance before beginning to work. The space must be cleaned during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and in the presence of an assigned NC Department of Revenue employee. D. Maintenance of building and grounds including lawn, shrubbery, sidewalks, parking areas and common areas is required. Year-round maintenance is required to maintain a neat and professional appearance of the site at all times. Lessor shall be responsible for snow removal, storm debris removal and treatment of outdoor solid surfaces (sidewalks, parking lot, etc.) for ice accumulation as quickly as possible to avoid work delays. No shrubbery can exceed 2’ in height. E. Elevator service, if applicable.

F. Any property management or maintenance personnel must be cleared through a NC Department of Revenue criminal background check and must sign secrecy and disclosure documentation preventing unauthorized disclosure of confidential tax information before beginning work. This documentation must also be completed annually. Any staff changes must complete clearance before beginning to work.

XIV. LESSOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The final per square foot price proposal is based on all specifications (PO-27, PO-28), floor plans and repair lists received from the State of North Carolina and includes but is not limited to: all partitions, demolition, and up fitting costs; building and grounds maintenance; property taxes; insurance; fire or safety inspection fees; stormwater fees; land transfer tax; common area maintenance and other building operational costs. Proposers can choose whether or not to include utilities and janitorial service. The FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 6 of 21 following factors will be added to proposals not including these services for comparison purposes: utilities - $1.50 sq. ft.; janitorial service - $1.00 sq. ft.

XV. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A. Fire extinguishers and servicing, pest control, and outside trash disposal including provision for the handling of recyclable items such as aluminum cans, cardboard, plastic and paper, if applicable. These responsibilities include providing a dumpster outside and recycling bins as well as a method for the disposal of recyclable items. B. All pesticides must be applied by a licensed technician. C. Lighted exit signs.

D. It is desired that the lessor provide wired-in smoke detectors and fire alarm system with audible and visual fire alarm signals. However, the panel for these systems cannot be located within the LAN room. E. Internal and external signage that will provide easy identification of the office by the general public, inclusive of room numbering and signage for each office, conference, file/copy area, waiting/reception area, and suites. In addition, signage that displays “Restricted Access, Employee Only, Visitors Must Be Escorted” and signage that displays “Employees Only” in appropriate locations. Signs must be brailed or have raised lettering for individuals with vision impairments. F. Storage rooms must be secured and will require adjustable shelves. G. The number of keys to be provided to the State for each lockset shall be reasonably determined by the State prior to occupancy, at no cost to the State. H. Commercial Grade door locking hardware (must be Classroom/Entrance lock with capability to be locked and unlocked) will be required on all offices, storage rooms, file rooms, and conference rooms (if located within secured office area).

I. Lever style door hardware is preferred.

J. LAN room will not be accessible to landlord or janitorial staff during the lease term without the presence of a NC Department of Revenue employee.

K. Wide/large Peep holes will be required on doors that require cipher locks (except LAN room). General access door(s), LAN room and conference rooms with access outside of the secured office area must have cipher locks with audit trail capability. Cipher locks must have multi-code capability. State must approve hardware before installation.

L. Loading dock with large and small truck access and roll-up door is preferred. Ample turn radius for tractor trailer is required for ingress and egress to loading dock. Roll-up door shall be no less than 9’ wide and 12’ high. An overhang cover is preferred at the roll-up door.

M. Window at front desk shall be provided with the following requirements:

1.) On the customer/lobby side, the counter shall be at least 43” in height from the floor to the counter top with handicapped accessible space at one end of the counter that is 36” in height from floor to counter top, with the ability for an individual confined to a wheelchair to roll under as if sitting at a desk. 2.) The counter shall be at least 18” in width on the customer/lobby side. On the employee side, the counter shall have two levels: the upper counter shall be 4” in width and the lower counter shall

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 7 of 21 be 24” in width. The 24” width portion shall be 30” in height from the floor to the counter top. The 24” width portion shall have two pencil drawers. Size and location to be approved by State in advance of construction. 3.) On the employee side, shelving is required to store forms and supplies. Shelving shall be placed approximately 6’ behind the counter and shall be 4’ long, 43” high and 12” deep. Sliding glass or plexiglass panel doors on the shelves are required. Sample drawings of the shelving system are included in this document. Actual location of shelving shall be dictated by State. 4.) Counter requires two (2) framed sliding windows 36” wide by 40” high. Window shall be constructed with a security shatter proof material 1/4” - 5/8” thick and shall have locks. An additional window for handicapped access is required and shall contain the same security measures as other windows. The dividers between each sliding window shall be constructed so that visability may be maintained from the employee side to all areas of the customer/lobby side at all times. 5.) Additional fixed side windows may be required to maintain visability from the employee side to all areas of the customer/lobby side. 6.) A built in drop box is required at the counter area. The drop slot shall be on the customer/lobby side and the contents shall fall in the secured area behind the counter. The slot shall be 12” wide and ¼” deep. State shall approve all materials and design prior to installation. N. A front door chime and visual alert signal are desired. O. Full glass panels are desired in main entrance doors. P. Any glass in doors or walls must be security glass of 2 layers of 1/8” tempered glass with .060” (1/32) vinyl interlayer, nominal thickness shall be 5/16). Plastic glazing material is not acceptable. Q. Secured Storage and LAN rooms shall be constructed of approved materials – masonry brick, security reinforced dry wall, etc. There shall be no windows in the room. The door hinge pins must be non-removable or installed on the inside of the room. Wall construction shall be from floor to deck above. These rooms must have controlled access.

R. Contact rooms and offices must have a side light beside each door in each room, where feasible.

S. It is preferred that Taxpayer Assistance clerical, tech and temporary staff office areas be located directly behind the counter/reception area.

T. Taxpayer contact rooms and the kiosk shall be located on the lobby side of the counter and shall not have access to the remainder of the office space.

U. It is preferred that the conference room contains a doorway leading into the room from the lobby side and the secured office side. Both doors shall include cipher locks with audit trail capability and shall be capable of multi-coding.

V. The conference rooms must include a pull down screen and an electrical and telecommunications outlet for a ceiling mounted projector.

W. The large conference room must contain an acoustical divider with sufficient acoustical material to allow simultaneous meetings to be conducted on each side when used.

X. A secure external location must be provided to accommodate a State courier mail box that can be easily accessed by a mail delivery driver. Lessor shall be responsible for installing the box.

Y. Controlled access is required with a full height door to separate waiting area from the remainder of the office space, including an electronic door lock with remote latch release located at the front desk counter area.

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 8 of 21 Z. Lessor shall provide and install powered door operation systems (push plate type) on the front entrance door for handicap activation. All other exit doors to have panic bar exit hardware.

AA. Sprinklered facilities are preferred.

BB. Janitorial room, if provided, must include adjustable shelves, utility sink, exhaust fan and floor drain. Janitorial room is required if janitorial services are not provided by Lessor.

CC. Two men’s and two women’s restrooms are required. A minimum of one men’s and one women’s restrooms shall be located in the waiting room or public building area. A minimum of one men’s’ and one women’s restroom shall be located in the secured office area..

DD. A secondary LAN room may be required if space is located on multiple floors or if there is an excessive distance within the space.

EE. If multi-level building, well-lit stairways and elevator landings are necessary.

FF. An awning, overhead or covered entryway approximately 6’ x8’ is desired at the main entrance doors and on all exit doors.

GG. 3’ x 6’ weather mats are desired at entrance doors.

HH. Floor drains are desired in all restrooms.

II. Kitchenette must include a minimum of 12 cu. Ft. refrigerator, minimum 24” wide freestanding stove, microwave oven, stainless steel sink, hot and cold running water, base and top cabinets and exhaust system venting to the outside.

JJ. In all restrooms and kitchenette, tower dispensers, soap dispensors and toilet paper dispensers shall be provided.

KK. The building must be able to accommodate access to a 10 meg data line as a minimum size. The line must be brought into the building by Lessor (demarc in the LAN room), at Lessor’s sole cost. The State will be responsible for connections to the line beginning at the demarcation point in the LAN room.

LL. State will arrange for its Information Technology contractor to do a walk-thru with the contractor at an appropriate point during construction or renovation to determine the location of electrical lines and voice and data lines.

MM. All LAN and computer rooms shall be located in the secured office area and in interior spaces with no windows.

NN. Dedicated/isolated ground outlets will be required for all copier receptacles. Location and outlet type shall be determined by the State.

OO. Lessor shall make every effort necessary to ensure walkways and parking areas are promptly cleared so that the office may remain open during inclement weather. In no event shall the Lessor have the ability to close the building or suspend operations in a way that would force office closure by the State.

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 9 of 21 SAMPLE MILLWORK

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 10 of 21 SAMPLE MILLWORK

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 11 of 21

Daily Weekly Every 2 Monthly Quarterly Every 6 Annually Weeks Months Empty trash cans. Replace liners . X Remove all materials marked with X word “trash.” Deposit all trash in dumpster and X cardboard in provided container. Spot clean all interior and X horizontal surfaces including partitions. Sweep all uncarpeted floors. Use X damp mop as required. Vacuum all carpeted areas. X Remove all pins, clips, paper. Clean and shine all chrome fixtures X including drinking fountains and molding. Spot clean glass surfaces including X entrance areas and glass partitions. Sweep outside entrances, X sidewalks and porches. Clean countertops, sink, X microwave oven, refrigerator exterior, table tops and floor. Wash and/or dust and spot clean X walls, woodwork, switchplates, fire extinguishers, etc. Special cleanup of areas which X have had furniture, equipment, carpet, or cabinets moved. Replenish all restroom supplies. X Paper products and hand soap to be supplied by cleaning company. Sweep bathroom floors. Wet mop X with disinfectant cleaners or scrub with soap and water to keep floors clean and sanitary. Wash and sanitize toilets, seats X and urinals in bathrooms. Clean all sinks in bathrooms. X Damp wipe and polish all chrome X surfaces. Dust all ledges, sills and partitions X to keep dust free and clean. Deodorize and disinfect all traps, X drains, toilets, and urinals in all bathrooms. Maintain solid or liquid deodorizing X agent/air freshener in all bathrooms. Provide paper towels in breakroom. X Provide and install fluorescent X tubes in light fixtures as needed. Dust all venetian blinds. X Thoroughly wash all restroom walls X and partitions. Vacuum and dust all cloth bottom X chairs. Spray buff all tile, stone, terrazzo X floors more frequently as needed. Remove trash from front and back X parking lots. Blow grass in front and back of X building (more frequently as needed). Trim shrubs as needed to maintain X neat appearance. Scrub all tile and linoleum floors X with soap and water and rinse buff as appropriate to keep floors clean and shiny. Wash and dry all interiors and X exterior glass. Completely sweep, strip and X rewax, buff all tile, linoleum, terrazzo and polished stone floors. Clean all grills on heat and air X conditioning ducts and cold air returns. Shampoo all carpet. X Wash and dry all venetian blinds. X Blinds must be removed from windows. If any type of normal janitorial duties have been inadvertently omitted, the contract is to be interpreted to include the same. Carpets must be kept free of dirt and dust. Carpet pile must not be allowed to become lint or matted. Lessor shall furnish and replace burned-out or defective lighting tubes or bulbs promptly upon notification by lessee. Soiled spots on carpet must be removed as they occur.

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 12 of 21 Prior to entering into a lease with the any proposer selected by the State, the space or building plans will be inspected/reviewed by an inspector selected by the State. Listed below are some of the more important deficiencies that will be addressed by the review.

I. IMPROPER EXITS OR EXIT ACCESS - Lack of adequate number of exits to outside, or exit stairs from upper floors. - Improper fire-rated enclosure of exit stairs. This includes lack of B-label stairway doors, proper closers, and/or UL listed latching hardware. - Exit and stair doors which swing in the wrong direction, or which have locks that prevent rapid free egress in emergency.

II. PARTITIONS OR INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION NON-COMPLYING WITH CODE - Use of combustible partitions or paneling in buildings required to be of non-combustible construction. - Improper enclosure of oil or gas fired boiler/furnace rooms. - No safety glass or wired glass where required by Code. - Lack of one-hour fire rated tenant separation. III. FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT - Building lacks sprinklers OR automatic fire detection system with alarms transmitted off- premises. NOTE: This may not be a Code requirement but is highly desirable. Because the State is self-insured, it gives preference to sprinkled facilities. - Not enough fire extinguishers of proper type and placement, or the extinguishers are not being inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA-10. - Inadequate or inoperative lighted EXIT signs, or signs indicating direction to exits. - HVAC systems do not have smoke detection shutdown. - Lack of emergency egress lighting, especially in stairways. IV. GENERAL - Non-compliance with handicapped accessibility requirements of NC Code Volume I-C, or the Americans with Disabilities Act (Federal Law). - Insufficient number of toilet fixtures.

The successful proposer must make any changes to the building which the State determines are necessary, even if not required by any other governmental entity having general code jurisdiction for the facility. All such changes shall ordinarily be required to be completed prior to occupancy.

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 13 of 21 SPACE ANALYSIS

AGENCY: Dept.of Revenue - Asheville SUMMARY DATE: 5/1/2015

Division SF TPA Division 2114 Collections Division 1459 Interstate Collections Unit 250 Examination Motor Fuels Division 1628 Tax Enforcement Division 413 Motor Fuels Division 772 Common Areas 3701

TOTAL 10336

AGENCY: Dept.of Revenue - TPA Division DATE: 5/1/2015

FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONED AREAS:

Quantity Use Dimensions Unit Sq.Ft. Total Sq. Ft.

1 Revenue Office Mgr I* 10 x 13 130 130 1 Revenue Officer* 8 x 12 96 96 1 Technician* 8 x 10 80 80 1 Storage 10 x 10 100 100 4 Taxpayer Contact Room** 8 x 10 80 320 1 Kiosk** 8 x 10 80 80

Subtotal for Full Height Partitioned Areas: 806

OPEN AREAS:

Quantity Use Dimensions Unit Sq. Ft. Total Sq. Ft.

1 Taxpayer Window 16 x 20 320 320 1 Waiting** 20 x 25 500 500

Subtotal for Open Areas: 820

Total: 1626 Circulation (30%): 488

Grand Total: 2114

AGENCY: Dept.of Revenue - Collections Division DATE: 5/1/2015

1 Manager 10 x 16 160 160 1 Supervisor 10 x 13 130 130 7 Revenue Officer 8 x 12 96 672 1 Clerical (IPT) 8 x 10 80 80 1 Storage 8 x 10 80 80

Total: 1122 Circulation (@ 30%): 337

Grand Total: 1459

AGENCY: Dept.of Revenue - Interstate Collections Unit DATE: 5/1/2015

2 Revenue Officer 8 x 12 96 192

Grand Total: 250

AGENCY: Dept.of Revenue - Exams Division DATE: 5/1/2015

1 Manager 10 x 16 160 160 2 Supervisor 10 x 13 130 260 7 Auditor 8 x 12 96 672 1 Technician 8 x 10 80 80 1 Storage 8 x 10 80 80

Grand Total: 1628

AGENCY: Dept.of Revenue - Tax Enforcement Division DATE: 5/1/2015

1 Supervisor 10 x 13 130 130 1 Agent/Investigator 9 x 12 108 108 1 Secured Storage 8 x 10 80 80

Grand Total: 413

AGENCY: Dept.of Revenue - Examination Motor Fuels Division DATE: 5/1/2015

1 Supervisor 10 x 13 130 130 4 Auditor 8 x 12 96 384 1 Conf. Clerical 8 x 10 80 80

Total: 594 Circulation (@ 30%): 178 Grand Total: 772

AGENCY: Dept.of Revenue - Common Areas DATE: 5/1/2015

1 LAN 10 x 12 120 120 1 Small Conference Room 10 x 15 150 150 1 Medium Conference Room** 15 x 25 375 375 1 Large Conference Room** 20 x 50 1000 1000 1 Central Files 15 x 20 300 300 1 Kitchenette 10 x 10 100 100 1 Itinerant Office 8 x 10 80 80

OPEN AREAS:

Quantity Use Dimensions Unit Sq. Ft. Total Sq. Ft.

1 Fax/Copy/Work/Mail Room* 10 x 10 100 100 2 Fax/Copy/Work/Mail Room 8 x 10 80 160

Subtotal for Open Areas: 260

Total: 2385 Circulation (@ 30%): 716 Restrooms: 600

Grand Total: 3701

* Locate close to TPA reception desk (on secured side) **These areas must be located close to the Taxpayer Window in an area which is unsecured and separated from the remaining office areas. See Section XI Additional Specifications for more details

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications Page 21 of 21 THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE PROPOSER IN THE PREPARATION OF THIS PROPOSAL. THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY PROPOSAL FOR ANY REASON IT DEEMS WARRANTED. FAXED OR E-MAILED PROPOSALS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. PROPOSAL TO LEASE TO THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - PO-28 1. NAME OF LESSOR: 2. LESSOR’S AGENT:

INDICATE EACH LESSOR’S BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION AS APPLICABLE: ___A. PROPRIETORSHIP ______B. PARTNERSHIP ____C. CORPORATION _____D. GOVERNMENTAL ____E. NON-PROFIT ____F. *** (HUB) HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES ____G. OTHER:______TAX I.D. # ______MAILING ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS CITY: ZIP: CITY: ZIP: PHONE#: FAX#: PHONE#: FAX#: E-MAIL: E-MAIL: 3. SPACE LOCATION:(including building name, floors involved & suite or room numbers unless entire floor)

STREET ADDRESS CITY COUNTY ZIP CODE

4. ATTACH FLOOR PLAN TO SCALE SHOWING THE SIZE AND LAYOUT OF SPACE OFFERED) 5. GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE BEFORE NET A. OFFICE B. WAREHOUSE C. OTHER USAGE COMPUTED 6. All proposals must be submitted on the basis of net square footage as defined on reverse side of this sheet and in Specifications (PO-27) A. DESIRED PROPOSAL (See PO-27 Items VI and XII-A)

TOTAL ANNUAL NET SQ. ANNUAL RENT JANITOR. WATER / REQUIRED TYPE OF SPACE FT. RENTAL PER SQ. FT. UTILITIES SERVICES SEWER SPACES OFFICE YES YES YES 15 Clientele WAREHOUSE 1 State Car OTHER TOTALS XXXX XXXX XXXX Lessor will provide (___) clientele parking spaces and (____) employee parking spaces. Comments: ERRORS BY PROPOSERS IN CALCULATING NET SQUARE FOOTAGE WILL REDUCE THE ANNUAL RENTAL WITHOUT CHANGING THE PROPOSED RATE PER SQUARE FOOT IN THE PROPOSAL

B. OPTIONAL ALTERNATE PROPOSAL NO. 1 (See PO-27 ITEMS VI AND XII-B) (FOR PROPOSALS NOT INCLUDINING UTILITIES AND/OR JANITORIAL SERVICES) TOTAL ANNUAL NET SQ. ANNUAL RENT JANITOR. WATER/ TYPE OF SPACE FT. RENTAL PER SQ. FT. UTILITIES SERVICES SEWER OFFICE WAREHOUSE OTHER TOTALS XXXX XXXX XXXX Lessor will provide (___) employee and (____) clientele and state car parking spaces in above proposal at no additional charge to the State. (See explanation in PO-27 Item VI - Parking) Comments:

7. LEASE TERM : ______YEARS BEGINNING DATE:______8. RENEWAL OPTIONS, IF ANY: TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

NOTE: RATES THAT INCLUDE INDETERMINABLE PERCENTAGE INCREASES, SUCH AS UNCAPPED CPI INCREASES ETC., ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE DURING EITHER THE INITIAL TERM OR ANY RENEWAL PERIOD(S) The State of North Carolina supports the use of products and materials having recycled content in renovation and construction. The proposed building must have facilities for handling materials to be recycled such as plastics, aluminum, waste paper and cardboard. THE PROPOSED BUILDING MUST BE COMPLETELY FREE OF ANY HAZARDOUS ASBESTOS OR HAZARDOUS LEAD PAINT THROUGHOUT THE STATE’S TENANCY. Is the proposed building free of hazardous asbestos? YES ______NO______Is the proposed building free of hazardous lead paint? YES ______NO______DEPARTMENT: REVENUE DIVISION: VARIOUS CITY: ASHEVILLE SQUARE FEET: 10,336 AGENT: ANGELA BLINSON CUT-OFF FOR RECEIVING PROPOSALS IS 4:00 PM DATE: MAY 21, 2015 LESSOR: 9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

10. Does this space comply with local and State Building safety and zoning codes specifically including OSHA provisions for the handicapped and applicable sections of the State Building Code Volumes I-V? ______YES ______NO ______PARTIALLY EXPLAIN IF OTHER THAN “YES” IS CHECKED ABOVE:

11. This proposal is made in compliance with the specifications furnished by the Department of Revenue. I realize that the State reserves the right to reject this proposal for any reason it deems warranted. This proposal is good until______. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND FURTHER AFFIRM THAT I am aware of and familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 United States Code, Section 12101 et seq.) and if the above firm is awarded the contract, it will comply with the provisions of said Act.

I am aware that annual per square foot rental rate(s) which include indeterminable percentage increase(s) such as uncapped Consumer Price Index increases etc., are not acceptable during either the initial term or any renewal period(s): ______***(HUB) HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES (HUB) CONSIST OF MINORITY, WOMEN AND DISABLED BUSINESS FIRMS THAT ARE AT LEAST FIFTY-ONE PERCENT OWNED AND OPERATED BY AN INDIVIDUAL(S) OF THE AFOREMENTIONED CATEGORIES. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY ARE DISABLED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND NON-PROFIT WORK CENTERS FOR THE BLIND AND SEVERELY DISABLED.

N.C.G.S. § 133-32 and Executive Order 24 prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee of any gift from anyone with a contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of this proposal, you attest, for your entire organization and its employees or agents, that you are not aware that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees of your organization.

______Printed Name of Lessor

______Signature of Lessor Date MAILING /DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS To be considered this proposal must be received by the State Property Office prior to 4:00 PM on the cutoff. No faxed or e-mailed proposals will be accepted. PHONE: 919-807-4650 Delivery Address If Delivered In Person: Director, State Property Office, Room 4055, Administration Building, 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina Mailing Address If Sent Through Mail Service: State Property Office, 1321 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1321 ENVELOPE SHOULD BE MARKED: (a) Lease proposal Enclosed (b) Cutoff Date for Receiving Proposals (c) Name of State Agency involved.

NOTE: Net square footage is a term meaning the area to be leased for occupancy by State Personnel and/or equipment. To determine net square footage: 1. Compute the inside area of the space by measuring from the normal inside finish of exterior walls or the roomside 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, and c to be deducted. The State Property Office may make adjustments for areas deemed excessive for State use. DEPARTMENT: REVENUE DIVISION: VARIOUS CITY: ASHEVILLE SQUARE FEET: 10,336 AGENT: ANGELA BLINSON CUT-OFF FOR RECEIVING PROPOSALS IS 4:00 PM DATE: MAY 21, 2015 FORM (PO-28) (2/2010)