REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSALS FOR LABORATORY WITH OFFICE SPACE IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

The State of South Carolina, through its Department of Environmental Services, is seeking a commercial lease for a new‑build or existing property that can accommodate a laboratory and office complex in the Charleston metropolitan area. The lease must provide approximately 18,200 rentable square feet, including specific laboratory spaces (microbiology, chemistry, autoclave, etc.), office workstations, conference rooms, break areas, and parking (minimum 43 spaces plus boat storage). The landlord must deliver a gross‑lease package covering all operating expenses, ensure ADA compliance, supply separate HVAC for labs, install CAT‑6 cabling, and meet a host of technical specifications (e.g., chemical‑resistant flooring, vent hood connections, high‑power utilities). Proposals are due by early September 2026, with lease term options ranging from 3 to 10 years. • Total space ~18,200 sf with detailed lab and office breakdowns • Gross‑lease required (all utilities, maintenance, taxes, insurance included) • Technical requirements: isolated HVAC, chemical‑resistant flooring, high‑voltage power, CAT‑6, ADA compliance, parking/boat storage • Lease term options: 3‑, 5‑, 7‑, 10‑year options; occupancy expected October 1 2027