LP 26-06_Mar_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This solicitation document is an Invitation to Submit Lease Proposal issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for office space in Hartford. The State seeks to lease up to 5,000 net usable square feet of office space with on-site, reserved, paved, and lighted parking for 18 vehicles to house the Office of the Chief Public Defender. The lease term is five years, with preference given to proposals that include renewal options and/or termination clauses. The solicitation opened on March 11, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT and closes on March 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. No formal questions and answers period has been established. Proposals must be submitted in hard copy format to the Department of Administrative Services at Suite 1402, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103, or emailed to das.re@ct.gov. The contact for inquiries is Samantha McLaughlin at 860-713-5604 or samantha.mclaughlin@ct.gov.

The premises must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and provide convenient access to public transportation. Only proposals from property owners or their authorized representatives are eligible; offers from option holders cannot be considered. All prospective contractors are subject to Connecticut General Statute 9-612 regarding prohibitions on gifts and campaign contributions. For leases valued at $50,000 or more, the awarded lessor must provide a certification at lease execution confirming no gifts have been provided to DAS personnel or specified individuals, as required under Connecticut General Statute 4-252. No estimated total value or budget range has been specified in the solicitation. The Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted.