26PSX0117_Oct_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

Solicitation Number: 26PSX0117

Laboratory Instruments, Consumables, Reagents for DPH laboratory

Invitation to Bid (ITB)

State of CT - DAS Procurement

July 29, 2026 - August 20, 2026

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No. 26PSX0117 Title: Laboratory Instruments, Consumables, Reagents for DPH laboratory Start Date: July 29, 2026 at 7:00:00 AM EDT End Date: August 20, 2026 at 2:00:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A Start Date: July 29, 2026 at 7:15:00 AM EDT Vendor Q&A End Date: August 11, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM EDT Estimated Total Value:

Who can respond to this bid? : All Vendors Description: To provide laboratory instruments, consumable supplies, reagents, test kits and other products and services necessary to support public health laboratory operations.

Delivery Terms: Free On Board Destination Payment Terms: Net 45 Days Contact Information: State of CT - DAS Procurement

Arlene Watson-Paulin 450 Columbus Blvd Hartford CT, 06103 United States Tel: 203-816-0349 arlene.watson-paulin@ct.gov

Contact Details: If you have any questions, please contact:

Arlene Watson-Paulin 450 Columbus Blvd Hartford CT, 06103 United States Tel: 203-816-0349 arlene.watson-paulin@ct.gov

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ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE

Instructions Instructions IMPORTANT: The following electronic signature requires supplier agreement in order to respond to a solicitation. The individual submitting this electronic signature must be authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company and must be listed as such in the company's corporate resolution/vendor authorization documents. Please keep in mind that the person listed as "authorized" must be the same person submitting their electronic signature when completing their company's submittal.

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN SOLICITATIONS ON

BEHALF OF THE COMPANY:

I am duly authorized to sign documents on behalf of this company.

By selecting “I Agree” in the drop down box below, I confirm and understand that an electronic signature is taking place and I intend to be bound by and authenticate this electronic record, and attest to the statements contained within. I hereby certify that all information supplied is true to the best of my knowledge and belief, subject to the penalties of false statement.

I agree,I disagree

The respondent hereby certifies under penalty of false statement that all the information supplied is complete and true.

I agree,I disagree

SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS

Solicitation Response Submissions All solicitation response documents must be in accordance with State of Connecticut Digital

Accessibility Policy and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. Please refer to state guidance Vendor Corner: Accessibility requirements for doing business with the State of

Connecticut to ensure documents meet requirements prior to response submission.

Solicitation Response End Date All Solicitation responses must be made in accordance with the end date and time listed in the

Solicitation. Please allow sufficient time to upload your Solicitation response as responses not fully uploaded by the end date and time will not be considered. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation message that will display that the response was submitted.

Requirements Tab https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sitecore-center/accessibility/it-accessibility-policy-final-for-release-07142025.pdf https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sitecore-center/accessibility/it-accessibility-policy-final-for-release-07142025.pdf https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2FTR%2FWCAG21%2F&data=05%7C02%7CGeri-Lynne.Gagne%40ct.gov%7Cb7e7ad62a0b94c3790e708dea495e73f%7C118b7cfaa3dd48b9b02631ff69bb738b%7C0%7C0%7C639129160890185408%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gtVKyyj9HyBGk86J0D20dAhd%2BkfPVBGVXFCUYu5tVnc%3D&reserved=0 https://portal.ct.gov/accessibility/vendors-corner?language=en_US https://portal.ct.gov/accessibility/vendors-corner?language=en_US

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Suppliers must click on the “Requirements” tab to access notifications and specific Solicitation requirements that affect Supplier's responses. Please refer to the CTsource system “Help” functionality or training documents on the State Contracting Portal titled "How to Respond to

Solicitations" for additional guidance.

Award Requirements Prior to the award of a contract, Suppliers will be required to update specific information in the

Supplier’s CTsource account. Please refer to the "Additional Required Attributes and Attachment" section of the CTsource "Supplier Registration Portal User Guide" for additional guidance.

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Solicitation Requirements:

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SOLICITATION OVERVIEW

Background The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (“DAS”) is issuing this Solicitation pursuant to its authority under CGS 4a-2, 4a-52 and 4d-2.

SOLICITATION OBJECTIVES

Description of Objectives The State of CT, Department of Public Health is seeking a Contractor to provide manufacutrer instrumentation (products and services) to iclude, instruments, repairs, emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, consumable supplies, reagents, reporting, delivery and installation for exisiting and new instrument at the Client Agency laboratory.

SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS

Questions and Communication

1. Questions seeking clarification of this Solicitation must be submitted no later than August 10, 2026, at noon and must be directed through the Q&A module in CTsource using the link provided below.

Supplier Solicitation Response and Addenda Guide.

2. Answers to questions received by the due date and time will be posted as an Addendum on August 12, 2026 by the close of business.

3. During the period from your organization’s receipt of this Solicitation, and until a contract is awarded, your organization shall not contact any employee of the State of Connecticut concerning this procurement except in writing directed to Arlene Watson-Paulin, via email arlene.watson-paulin@ct.gov.

Public Opening This Solicitation is subject to a Public Opening that will be conducted online. Pricing submitted will be available for public view within twenty-four (24) hours after the solicitation due date and time.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

Accessibility Requirements https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/ctsource/documents/supplier-solicitation-response-and-addenda-guide.pdf?rev=757fbf4a10e24ef3b4310b6ef6d3dc2e

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1. Mandatory Proposal Submission Requirements

Accessibility compliance is a material requirement of this Solicitation.

Each proposal must include a detailed description of how the Responder’s proposed deliverable(s) comply, or will comply, upon contract award and as applicable, upon execution of a Statement of

Work, with the accessibility requirements set forth in this section. Failure to address accessibility compliance in the proposal may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.

At a minimum, for deliverable(s) with digital solutions, the proposal must:

a. Describe the approach to meeting applicable federal and State accessibility laws and standards;

b. Confirm that the proposed deliverable(s) will conform with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

(WCAG) 2.1 Level AA;

c. Disclose any known accessibility limitations of the applicable deliverable(s) and describe the approach and timeline in which Responder will remediate such limitations; and

d. Include the most current Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), prepared using the applicable

WCAG Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). For contracts that will be awarded to multiple contractors, the most current ACR, using the applicable WCAG VPAT will be required upon execution of a Statement of Work.

2. Compliance with Accessibility Laws and Standards

By submitting a proposal, the Responder represents that, if awarded a contract or a Statement of

Work, as applicable, it will ensure that all deliverables will comply with:

a. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (ADA);

b. Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;

c. The Connecticut General Statutes;

d. The State of Connecticut Accessibility & Inclusivity Policy for Websites and Digital Assets (State of Connecticut Digital Accessibility Policy), State of Connecticut Digital Accessibility Policy; and

e. The WCAG 2.1 Level AA, https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/, or any successor standard adopted by the State during the term of the resulting contract.

3. Post-Award Accessibility Documentation

An awarded Contractor must:

a. Within ten (10) business days after receiving the State’s written request, or as otherwise specified in a Statement of Work, deliver documentation demonstrating accessibility compliance for the deliverables, including, without limitation, an ACR prepared using the then-current WCAG

VPAT standard.

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b. Beginning on the first anniversary of the effective date of the resulting contract or as may required in the applicable Statement of Work and every twelve (12) months thereafter during the term, deliver an updated ACR using the WCAG VPAT version in effect at the time of delivery for each deliverable.

4. Ongoing Compliance and Remediation

a. The Contractor must maintain the applicable deliverable(s) in continuous compliance with applicable accessibility requirements throughout the term of the resulting contract or applicable

Statement of Work.

b. If the deliverables do not comply with applicable accessibility requirements at any time, the

Contractor must, at no cost to the State, remediate the noncompliance within the time period specified by the State.

c. The Contractor is not responsible for noncompliance resulting from the State’s unauthorized use of, or material modification to, the deliverables.

5. Freedom of Information Act

Accessibility documentation submitted in response to this Solicitation or during the term of any resulting contract may be subject to disclosure under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.

The Contractor must cooperate fully with the State in responding to any FOIA request concerning accessibility compliance.

Artificial Intelligence

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For purposes of this solicitation, “Artificial Intelligence” has the same meaning as provided in Conn.

Gen. Stat. § 4a-2e, as may be amended.

1. Disclosure of AI Use in Proposal

a. The Responder must disclose whether any deliverable or performance proposed in response to this Solicitation will use or incorporate Artificial Intelligence.

b. If the Responder proposes any use of Artificial Intelligence, the Responder must:

1. Describe the purpose and intended use of the Artificial Intelligence;

2. Identify the deliverables or performance components in which Artificial Intelligence will be used;

3. Provide a functional summary of the Artificial Intelligence tasks performed, including a general description of inputs and outputs;

4. Provide a high-level description of the categories of data used to train, refine, or operate the

Artificial Intelligence; and

5. Describe the Responder ’s monitoring, testing, and assessment protocols designed to evaluate accuracy, reliability, bias, security, and compliance with applicable law.

c The State may require the Responder to provide additional non-source level information before award.

2. Post- Award Obligations

a. The Contractor shall be required, during the term of the Contract, to respond to information requests from the Client Agency and DAS regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence in any deliverable or performance. The Contractor will be required to:

1. Provide requested information not later than fifteen (15) Business Days after receiving the request;

2. Disclose the data sets being collected and the algorithms being used in connection with the

Artificial Intelligence;

3. Describe the Contractor’s ongoing monitoring, assessment protocols, and tools relating to such

Artificial Intelligence; and

4. Deliver all responses and data in a format acceptable to the Client Agency or DAS.

b. If, during the term of the Contract, the Contractor proposes to introduce Artificial Intelligence functionality into a deliverable or any portion of performance that did not originally include Artificial

Intelligence:

1. The Contractor must provide advance written notice to DAS and the Client Agency describing the proposed Artificial Intelligence functionality;

2. DAS and the Client Agency shall have the option, in their sole discretion, to opt in to or opt out of the proposed Artificial Intelligence functionality; and

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3. The Contractor may not implement the Artificial Intelligence functionality without prior express written authorization from DAS and the Client Agency.

c. No Artificial Intelligence used in a deliverable or performance in the Contract shall (i) result in any unlawful discrimination against any individual or group of individuals, or (ii) have any unlawful disparate impact on any individual or group of individuals on the basis of any actual or perceived differentiating characteristic, including, but not limited to, age, genetic information, color, ethnicity, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including but not limited to blindness, or lawful source of income.

d. The Contractor may fulfill Artificial Intelligence disclosure obligations by providing one or more of the following items of non-source level information as specified by the Client Agency (i) summary-level information describing the purpose and use of the Artificial Intelligence; (ii) functional summaries explaining the Artificial Intelligence tasks performed and the general nature of the

Artificial Intelligence inputs and outputs; (iii) high-level descriptions of Artificial Intelligence data sources identifying general categories of data used; (iv) Artificial Intelligence training inputs described at a general level as to the type and source of the information used to train or refine the

Artificial Intelligence; (v) Artificial Intelligence algorithmic logic explained conceptually as to how inputs are processed to generate Artificial Intelligence outputs; or (vi) similar non-source level information as may be more specifically required by the Client Agency.

Environmentally Preferable Products

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Consistent with Conn. Gen. Stat. §4a-67h and applicable DAS procurement policies, the State encourages the use of environmentally sustainable products and services that reduce adverse environmental and public health impacts compared to similar goods or services.

This Solicitation permits, but does not require, Responder to offer environmentally preferable products (“EPPs”). A Responder that represents that it is offering EPPs shall submit documentation supporting that representation in its response. Supporting documentation may include manufacturer certifications, product specifications, or other information required by this Solicitation demonstrating compliance with the applicable EPP standards.

If the State awards a contract to a Responder offering EPPs, the EPP obligations will apply to the specific EPPs identified in the Contract. The awarded contractor shall maintain those EPPs in compliance with applicable EPP standards throughout the contract term and, upon the State’s written request, provide documentation demonstrating continued compliance.

The awarded contractor will have the following EPP obligations:

1.If Contractor is providing Environmentally Preferable products (EPP) under this Contract, then, as to those products only, the Contractor shall throughout the Term: (1) maintain those Deliverables in continuous compliance with applicable EPP standards or guidelines as identified in the Solicitation and in Exhibit A, Deliverables; (2). use products that are energy-efficient, water-efficient, recycled-content, recyclable, biodegradable, low-toxicity, avoid known health risks, conserve natural resources, or are otherwise environmentally preferable, as applicable; and (3) minimize environmental impacts associated with packaging, transportation, use and disposal.

2.No later than 10 Business Days after receiving the State's written request, Contractor shall deliver documentation validating that products represented as EPP comply with EPP standards, which documentation may include manufacturer certifications or product specifications. The State shall review the documentation and notify the Contractor whether it has or has not approved the form and content of such documentation validating EPP compliance. If the State determines not to approve the documentation, then the State shall, in its notification to Contractor, explain the deficiencies in the documentation and identify the modifications or additions to the documentation that are necessary for the State to approve the documentation. The process of delivery by the Contractor and review by the State of the documentation continues until the State approves the documentation.

Brand Name Specifications or References

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The use of the name of a manufacturer or of any particular make, model or brand in describing an item does not restrict respondents to that manufacturer or specific article unless limited by the term "no substitute".

However, the article being offered must be of such character and quality so that it will serve the purpose for which it is to be used equally as well as that specified, and the respondent shall warrant to the State that it is fit for that purpose. Solicitation responses on comparable items must clearly state the exact article being offered including any and all applicable options and the respondent shall furnish such other information concerning the article being offered as will be helpful in evaluating its acceptability for the purpose intended.

If the respondent does not indicate that the article offered is other than as specified, it will be understood that the respondent is offering the article exactly as specified. Respondents must submit complete documentation on the specifications and quality levels of the products. Solicitation responses submitted that do not contain this documentation are subject to rejection.

Quantities and/or Usage Quantities and/or Usages Any quantities set forth in this Solicitation are estimated quantities and/or usages only and in no way represent a commitment and/or intent to purchase any particular amount. Actual quantities may vary and will be identified on individual purchase orders issued by the requesting entity

Contract Separately / Additional Savings Opportunities DAS reserves the right to either seek additional discounts from the Contractor or to contract separately for a single purchase, if in the judgment of DAS, the quantity required is sufficiently large, to enable the State to realize a cost savings, over and above the prices set forth in Exhibit B, whether or not such a savings actually occurs.

Security and/or Property Entrance Policies and Procedures Contractor shall adhere to established security and/or property entrance policies and procedures for each requesting Client Agency. It is the responsibility of each Contractor to understand and adhere to those policies and procedures prior to any attempt to enter any Client Agency premises for the purpose of carrying out the scope of work described in this Contract.

Required References Contractor shall provide references from separate organizations as required in the Questionnaire tab.

ITB Solicitation Standard Terms and Conditions

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The following Standard Terms and Conditions govern the Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation issued by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). Incorporated by reference into these Standard

Terms and Conditions are applicable provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes, including but not limited to, those in Title 4a, Chapter 58 or Title 4d, Chapter 61 and applicable provisions of the

Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, including but not limited to, those that begin with and follow Section 4a-52-1 or 4d-3-1.

Respondents shall comply with the statutes and regulations as they exist on the date of their ITB response and as they may be modified from time to time during the term of the Contract, as it may be amended.

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statute 4a-60b, DAS, at its sole discretion, may elect to solicit ITB response pricing through a Reverse Auction.

Submission of ITB Responses:

1. All solicitation documents must be submitted on-line through CTsource and will be accepted as your official ITB response submission by DAS. If DAS receives additional submissions of your ITB responses in any other method, DAS will reject those submittals.

2. Solicitation of responses must be submitted on-line using the forms specified by DAS and must be submitted no later than the due date and time specified in the solicitation. Paper Bids, telephone, email or facsimile responses will not be accepted in response to a solicitation.

Respondents are cautioned that there may be additional documents, attachments or requirements posted on CTsource at any time. All documents must be reviewed and required information provided. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the ITB response.

3. ITB solicitations received after the due date and time specified in each ITB solicitation will not be accepted for consideration.

4. A respondent will not be allowed to post or resubmit a bid response after the due date and time specified in the ITB solicitation. Incomplete bid forms may result in the rejection of the bid response. Amendments to bid responses received by DAS after the due date and time specified for opening of solicitations will not be considered. With the exception of pricing submission through

Reverse Auction participation, ITB responses may be electronic or handwritten and then uploaded in CTsource. All bid response shall be signed by a person duly authorized to sign bids on behalf of the respondent. Unsigned ITB responses may be rejected.

5. Conditional bid responses are subject to rejection in whole or in part. A "conditional bid response" is defined as one limiting or modifying any of the terms and conditions and/or specifications of the ITB solicitation.

6. Alternate bid responses will not be considered unless the ITB specifically requests alternate bid responses. An alternate bid response is one which is submitted in addition to and is not dependent upon the respondent’s primary response to the ITB solicitation.

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7. In the event of a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price shall govern. Prices should be extended in decimal form, not fractions, to be net, and shall include transportation and delivery charges fully prepaid by the Contractor to the destination specified in the ITB solicitation, and subject only to cash discount.

8. Pursuant to Section 12-412 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the State of Connecticut is exempt from the payment of excise, transportation and sales taxes imposed by the Federal

Government and/or the State. Such taxes must not be included in bid prices.

9. All bid responses will be opened publicly on the date specified in the ITB solicitation and, upon award, are subject to public inspection.

10. The successful respondent shall be bound by the terms and conditions of the form contract attached to the ITB solicitation. The respondent fully acknowledges and agrees with all of the terms and conditions contained in this Standard Terms and Conditions agreement, the accompanying ITB solicitation, the Contract and any other exhibits or attachments to this ITB solicitation and Contract.

Further, if the respondent is awarded a contract for the deliverables called for in the ITB solicitation, the respondent’s signature on any documents related to this ITB solicitation, shall mean that the respondent shall be bound by and perform fully in accordance with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the ITB solicitation, these Standard Terms and Conditions, and the Contract as if the respondent had actually executed this Standard Terms and Conditions form and the Contract itself.

Guaranty or Surety:

11. Bid and or performance bonds may be required. Bonds must meet the following requirements:

Corporation - must be signed by an official of the corporation above their official title and the corporate seal must be affixed over the signature; Firm or Partnership - must be signed by all the partners and indicate they are “doing business as”; Individual - must be signed by the owner and indicated as “Owner”. The surety company executing the bond or countersigning must be licensed in Connecticut and the bond must be signed by an official of the surety company with the corporate seal affixed over their signature. Signatures of two witnesses for both the principal and the surety must appear on the bond. Power of attorney for the official signing the bond for the surety company must be submitted with the bond.

Samples:

12. The quality of accepted bid samples does not supersede the specifications for quality in the ITB solicitation unless the sample is superior in quality. All deliveries shall have at least the same quality as the accepted bid sample.

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Samples are furnished free of charge. Respondents must indicate if their return is desired, which

DAS shall do or cause to be provided that they are returned at respondent’s sole cost and expense, FOB respondent’s destination, and that they have not been made useless by testing. If they are made useless by testing, the State may dispose of the samples as it deems to be appropriate.

Samples may be held for comparison with deliveries.

Award:

13. Award of a contract will be made to the lowest responsible qualified respondent and shall be based on quality of the deliverables to be supplied, their conformance with specifications, delivery terms, price, administrative costs, past performance, and financial responsibility.

DAS may reject any respondent in default of any prior contract or guilty of misrepresentation or any respondent with a member of its firm in default or guilty of misrepresentation.

DAS may correct inaccurate awards resulting from clerical or administrative errors.

Respondents have 10 days after notice of award of the Contract to refuse acceptance. After 10 days the Contract will be binding on the Contractor. If the Contractor rejects the award within the 10 day period, DAS will award the Contract to the next lowest responsible qualified respondent.

Contract:

14. Section 4a-81 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that this ITB solicitation of which these Standard Terms and Conditions are a part include a notice of the consulting agreement representation requirements described in Section 4a-81 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Accordingly, contractors are notified as follows:

14. (a) No state agency or quasi-public agency shall execute a contract for the purchase of goods or services, which contract has a total value to the State of fifty thousand dollars or more in any calendar or fiscal year, unless the contract includes representations described in subsection (b) of

4a-81 of the Connecticut General Statutes as follows:

14. (b) 1. Each contract shall include a representation whether any consulting agreement has been entered into in connection with any such contract. Such representation shall be required if any duties of the consultant included communications concerning business of a state or quasi-public agency, whether or not direct contact with a state agency, State or public official or State employee was expected or made.

"Consulting agreement" means any written or oral agreement to retain the services, for a fee, of a consultant for the purposes of (A) providing counsel to a contractor, vendor, consultant or other entity seeking to conduct, or conducting, business with the State, (B) contracting, whether in writing or orally, any executive, judicial, or administrative office of the State, including any department, institution, bureau, board, commission, authority, official or employee for the purpose of solicitation, dispute resolution, introduction or requests for information or (C) any other similar activity related to such contracts.

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“Consulting agreement” does not include any agreements entered into with a consultant who is registered under the provisions of Chapter 10 of the Connecticut General Statutes concerning the

State’s Codes of Ethics, as of the date such contract is executed.

14. (b) 2. Such representation shall be sworn as true to the best knowledge and belief of the person signing the contract and shall be subject to the penalties of false statement.

14. (b) 3. Such representation shall include the following information for each consulting agreement listed: the name of the consultant, the consultant's firm, the basic terms of the consulting agreement, a brief description of the services provided, and an indication as to whether the consultant is a former state employee or public official. If the consultant is a former State employee or public official, such representation shall indicate his or her former agency and the date such employment terminated.

14. (c) If a contractor refuses to agree to the representations required under subsections (a) and (b) of Section 4a-81 of the Connecticut General Statutes, then the state agency shall not award the contract to such contractor and shall award the contract to the next highest ranked contractor or seek new ITB responses.

15. Section 4-252 (the “Statute”) of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that the ITB solicitation, of which these Standard Terms and Conditions are a part, include a notice of the contractor representation requirements described in the Statute. Accordingly, pursuant to the

Statute, contractors are notified as follows:

15. (a) The terms “gift,” “quasi-public agency,” “state agency,” “large state contract,” “principals and key personnel” and “participated substantially” as used in this section shall have the meanings set forth in Section 4-250 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

15. (b) No state agency or quasi-public agency shall execute a large state contract unless such contract contains the representation described in Section 4-252(c) of the Connecticut General

Statutes as follows:

15. (c) Any principal or key personnel of the person, firm or corporation submitting a bid or proposal for a large State contract shall represent:

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15. (d) That no gifts were made by (A) such person, firm, corporation, (B) any principals and key personnel of the person, firm or corporation, who participates substantially in preparing bids, proposals or negotiated State contracts, or (C) any agent of such person, firm, corporation or principals and key personnel, who participate substantially in preparing bids, proposals or negotiating state contracts, to (i) any public official or State employee of the state agency or quasi-public agency soliciting bids or proposals for state contracts, who participates substantially in the preparation of bid solicitations or requests for proposals for State contracts or the negotiation or award of State contracts, or (ii) any public official or State employee of any other state agency, who has supervisory or appointing authority over such state agency or quasi-public agency; That no such principals and key personnel of the person, firm or corporation, or agent of such person, firm or corporation or principals and key personnel, knows of any action by the person, firm or corporation to circumvent such prohibition on gifts by providing for any other principals and key personnel, official, employee or agent of the person, firm or corporation to provide a gift to any such public official or state employee; and (iii) that the person, firm or corporation is submitting bids or proposals without fraud or collusion with any person.

15. (e) Any respondent that does not agree to the representations required under Section 4-252 of the Connecticut General Statutes shall be rejected and the state agency or quasi-public agency shall award the contract to the next lowest responsible qualified bidder or seek new bids.

16. Section 4-252a of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that the ITB solicitation, of which these Standard Terms and Conditions are a part, include a notice of the contractor representation requirements described therein. Accordingly, pursuant to the Section 4-252a of the Connecticut

General Statutes, contractors are notified as follows:

16. (a): The terms “quasi-public agency,” and “state agency,” have the same meanings as provided in Section 1-79 of the Connecticut General Statutes, “large state contract,” as used in this section shall have the meanings set forth in Section 4-250 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

16. (b): No state agency or quasi-public agency shall execute a large state contract unless such contract contains a certification as follows:

Contractor has not made a direct investment of twenty million dollars or more in the energy sector of Iran on or after October 1, 2013, as described in Section 202 of the Comprehensive Iran

Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010, and has not increased or renewed such investment on or after said date.

17. The existence of the Contract shall be determined in accordance with the requirements set forth above. However, the award of the Contract is not an order to ship. Contractors may not begin to perform under the awarded Contract until the Contractor and the State have executed the Contract and thereafter the Contractor receives a written purchase order from an appropriate State entity.

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18. Section 9-612 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that the ITB solicitation, of which these Standard Terms and Conditions are a part, include a notice of the contractor representation and certification requirements described therein. Accordingly, pursuant to the Section 9-612 the

Connecticut General Statutes, contractors are notified as follows:

a. The State Elections Enforcement Commission’s notice advising prospective state contractors of state campaign contribution and solicitation prohibitions is located at the Internet link https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Fin-PSA/Forms/Ethics-Forms.

b. No state agency or quasi-public agency shall execute a state contract unless such contract contains a representation that the chief executive officer or authorized signatory of the contract has received the State Elections Enforcement Commission's notice advising prospective state contractors of state campaign contribution and solicitation prohibitions.

c. No state agency or quasi-public agency shall execute a state contract unless such contract contains a certification that:

i. Any principal of the state contractor or prospective state contractor submitting a bid or proposal for a state contract shall certify that neither the contractor or prospective state contractor, nor any of its principals, have made any contributions to, or solicited any contributions on behalf of, any party committee, exploratory committee, candidate for state-wide office or for the General Assembly, or political committee authorized to make contributions to or expenditures to or for the benefit of such candidates, in the previous four years, that were determined by the State Elections Enforcement

Commission to be in violation of subparagraph (A) or (B) of subdivision (2) of subsection (f) of section 9-612 of the Connecticut General Statutes, without mitigating circumstances having been found to exist concerning such violation. Each such certification shall be sworn as true to the best knowledge and belief of the person signing the certification, subject to the penalties of false statement. If there is any change in the information contained in the most recently filed certification, such person shall submit an updated certification not later than thirty days after the effective date of any such change or upon the submittal of any new bid or proposal for a state contract, whichever is earlier.

ii. Any principal of the state contractor or prospective state contractor submitting a bid or proposal for a state contract shall disclose on the certification all contributions made by any of its principals to any party committee, exploratory committee, candidate for state-wide office or for the General

Assembly, or political committee authorized to make contributions to or expenditures to or for the benefit of such candidates for a period of four years prior to the signing of the contract or date of the response to the bid, whichever is longer, and certify that all such contributions have been disclosed.

https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Fin-PSA/Forms/Ethics-Forms

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19. Sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a of the Connecticut General Statutes require that this ITB solicitation of which these Standard Terms and Conditions are a part include a nondiscrimination affirmation certifying that the contractor understands the obligation of Sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a of the

Connecticut General Statutes that require contractor to maintain a policy for the duration of the contract to assure that the contract will be performed in compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of subsection (c) of 4a-60 and subsection (b) of 4a-60a. The authorized signatory of the contract shall demonstrate his or her understanding of these obligations by either (A) initialing the nondiscrimination affirmation provision in the body of the contract, or (B) providing an affirmative response in the required online response to a bid or proposal question which asks if the contractor understands its obligations.

20. All prospective bidders, proposers or contractors have the right to contest the solicitation or an award determination in accordance with sections 4e-36, 4e-39 and 4e-40 of Connecticut General

Statutes.

The above-named respondent fully acknowledges and agrees with the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation and related contract. If the above-named respondent is awarded a contract for the goods and/or services called for in the ITB solicitation, the respondent’s electronic signature will mean that the respondent shall be bound by and perform fully in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation and contract.

I Agree,I Disagree

SOLICITATION SELECTION CRITERIA

Solicitation Award Methodology DAS may award by individual item, group of items, or the entirety of all items. DAS may also reject any and all solicitation responses in whole or in part, and waive minor irregularities and omissions if, in the judgment of DAS, the best interest of the State will be served.

Lowest, Responsible Qualified Respondent

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Pursuant to CGS 4a-59 and DAS Procurement Regulations 4a-52-8 and 4a-52-18, the award shall be made to the lowest, responsible qualified Respondent. The following factors, in descending order of relative importance, will be considered in the evaluation to determine the lowest, responsible qualified bidder:

a. Pricing

b. The conformity of the supplies, materials, equipment or contractual services to the specifications

c. Bidder’s past performance

d. Bidder’s financial responsibility

e. Delivery Terms

f. Life-cycle costs, trade-in or resale value of the supplies, materials or equipment

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Questionnaire:

26PSX0117

Company Information Description: Please provide responses to the following questions.

Detail full name and title of the individual legally authorized to sign solicitations on behalf of the company.

Type TEXT Is Required Y

Is your company a micro-business or a Veteran's owned micro-business? Upon identifying your company as micro-business or veteran owned micro-business, pertinent documents must be returned with this solicitation as described in the “Requirements” tab;

“Solicitation Selection Criteria”; “Micro-business Preference”.

Contractors that do not include the required documentation with their bid submission will not be considered for this preference.

Type DROP DOWN Is Required Y

If you are a state employee, what is your position, agency, agency address. If you are not a State Employee, enter N/A

Type TEXT Is Required Y

List any relevant certifications, licenses, registrations etc. that qualifies your company to meet the requirements of this solicitation, if applicable. If not applicable type in N/A.

Type TEXT Is Required Y

Contractor Debarment and/or Suspension Description: Please provide responses to the following questions.

Is the Contractor, any company official, or any subcontractor to the Contractor, currently debarred, disqualified or suspended from proposing or contracting with the State of Connecticut, the Federal Government or any other governmental entity?

Type YES/NO

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Is Required Y

Does the Contractor, any company official, or any subcontractor to the Contractor, have a debarment, disqualification or suspension proceeding pending with the State of Connecticut, the Federal Government or any other governmental entity?

Type YES/NO Is Required Y

Has the Contractor, any company official or any subcontractor to the Contractor received notices of debarment and/or suspension from contracting with the State of Connecticut, the Federal Government or any governmental entity. If yes, said notices must be attached when submitting this solicitation response.

Type YES/NO Is Required Y

Disclosure Statement of Criminal Convictions and/or Disciplinary Action Description: Please provide responses to the following questions.

Is the Contractor, any company official, or any subcontractor to the Contractor, subject to any criminal convictions, guilty pleas or nolo contenderes against your company and any of your company’s officers, principal shareholders, directors, partners, LLC members and LLC managers. Any criminal convictions must be disclosed in an attachment when submitting this solicitation response.

Is Required Y

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Has your company or any of your company’s officers, principal shareholders, directors, partners, LLC members or LLC managers been subject to administrative actions either pending review by the state or determinations that the state has made against your company or any of your company’s officers, principal shareholders, directors, partners, LLC members or LLC managers? This would include court judgements, actions, suits, claims, demands, investigations and legal, administrative or arbitration proceedings pending in any forum. Include a listing of any actions or orders pending or resolved with any state agency such as the Department of Consumer Protection, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, etc. Such information should be for the last three (3) years. The listing must be attached when submitting this solicitation response.

Type YES/NO Is Required Y

OSHA

Description: Please provide responses to the following questions.

In accordance with C.G.S. § 31-57b, the contractor certifies that all of the statements herein contained below have been examined and are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief. Has your company been cited for three (3) or more willful or serious violations of any Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Act or of any standard, order or regulation promulgated pursuant to such act, during the three year period preceding the solicitation, provided such violations were cited in accordance with the provisions of any State Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and not abated within the time fixed by the citation and such citation has not been set aside following appeal to the appropriate agency of court having jurisdiction.

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Has your company received one or more criminal convictions related to the injury or death of any employee in the three-year period preceding this solicitation? A list of violations must be attached when submitting this solicitation response.

Type YES/NO Is Required Y

Consulting Agreements Representation Description: SPECIAL INSTRUCTION: If the response to the question below is YES, no further action is required. If the response to the question below is NO and you are awarded the contract, the Consulting Agreements Representation section of the contract must be completed.

Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4a-81, does the person signing the contract resulting from this solicitation represent to their best knowledge and belief and subject to the penalty of false statement as provided in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-157b, that the Contractor has NOT entered into any consulting agreements in connection with the resulting contract?

Type YES/NO Is Required Y

Form 1. Campaign Contribution Certification Description: SPECIAL INSTRUCTION: Upload a current campaign contribution certification within your supplier account at the time of this solicitation response. The State Elections Enforcement Commission’s notice advises prospective state contractors of state campaign contribution and solicitation prohibitions and is located at the Internet link https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Fin- PSA/Forms/Ethics-Forms

Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 9-612, do you certify that a current campaign certification has been uploaded in your supplier account at the time of your solicitation response?

Type YES/NO

Reference 1

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Description: Provide a reference from an organization, other than a State of Connecticut agency whenever possible, that can discuss your company’s, or your company’s principals’: 1) fulfillment of past contract obligations; and 2) experience in delivering supplies, materials, equipment or services similar in nature to those being solicited in this solicitation.

Responses not provided in full or containing "N/A" or any indications of not applicable or "to be submitted" will be considered incomplete and will result in a bid/proposal disqualification.

Respondents are required to complete the following fields:

a. Reference 1 organization name:

Type TEXT Is Required Y

b. Reference 1 individual's name:

Type TEXT Is Required Y

c. Reference 1 individual's title:

Type TEXT Is Required Y

d. Reference 1 individual's telephone number:

Type TEXT Is Required Y

e. Reference 1 individual's email address:

Type TEXT Is Required Y

Reference 2 Description: Provide a second reference from a different organization, other than a State of Connecticut agency whenever possible, that can discuss your company’s, or your company’s principals’: 1) fulfillment of past contract obligations; and 2) experience in delivering supplies, materials, equipment or services similar in nature to those being solicited in this solicitation.

Responses not provided in full or containing "N/A" or any indications of not applicable or "to be submitted" will be considered incomplete and will result in a bid/proposal disqualification.

Respondents are required to complete the following fields:

a. Reference 2 organization name:

Type TEXT

b. Reference 2 individual's name:

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Type TEXT Is Required Y

c. Reference 2 individual's title:

Type TEXT Is Required Y

d. Reference 2 individual's telephone number:

Type TEXT Is Required Y

e. Reference 2 individual's email address:

Type TEXT

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Documents:

26PSX0117 - Contract Document.pdf

Exhibit B - Price Schedule.pdf

Addenda 1.pdf

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Item Specifications Solicitation has been designated as having no line items.

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