24ECD2334_Mar_31_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), specifically the Office of Manufacturing, for a Tech Hubs Assessment & Data project. The solicitation (Number 24ECD2334) is open to all vendors and seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct an environmental scan and data gathering initiative for a federally-funded project. The bid period runs from July 5, 2024, at 8:45 AM EDT to July 31, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period from July 6, 2024, at 8:45 AM EDT to July 19, 2024, at 4:45 PM EDT. The project aims to explore existing capabilities, gaps, and opportunities within the tech ecosystem, with a focus on gathering comprehensive data and insights.

The solicitation includes free on board destination delivery terms and vendor-specified payment terms. No specific contract value is disclosed, and the procurement appears to be a comprehensive assessment project without defined line items. The primary contact for the solicitation is Carla Rae Rodriguez, who can be reached at (860) 830-5859 or carlarae.rodriguez@ct.gov. Two supporting documents are included with the solicitation: an RFP template and a questions document. The project is part of a broader federally-funded initiative, suggesting potential strategic importance for technology ecosystem development in Connecticut, with a particular interest in understanding current technological capabilities and potential growth opportunities.