Addendum 1 - Starfish Storage Data Management Platform

This addendum pertains to the University of Connecticut Health Center's (UConn Health) procurement of a Starfish Storage Data Management Platform. The solicitation encompasses software licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support and maintenance for data management and storage capabilities. UConn Health issued this addendum to the original request for proposals, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, vendor experience, system performance, support and maintenance offerings, and cost-effectiveness. The contract term and renewal options are subject to negotiation following vendor selection. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability and provide references from similar healthcare or educational institutions with comparable platform deployments.

Pricing must be itemized and may include volume discounts and multi-year pricing options, with payment due within thirty calendar days of invoice receipt and approval. Funding derives from UConn Health's operational budget for information technology and data management systems. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million combined single limit, automobile liability of $1 million, professional liability of $1 million, and workers' compensation in compliance with Connecticut law. The contract will be governed by UConn Health's standard agreement template, which incorporates a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA-compliant handling of Protected Health Information. Delivery is DPU (Incoterms 2020) to UConn Health's West Loading Dock in Farmington, Connecticut. All new intellectual property created under the contract becomes UConn Health property, while the contractor retains rights to existing intellectual property. No services or goods commence until a duly issued purchase order is received, and UConn Health reserves the right to terminate the contract for any reason deemed in its best interests.