LP 26-06_Mar_30_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a lease solicitation document issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) seeking proposals for office space in Hartford. The solicitation, numbered LP 26-06, requests lease proposals for 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, and proposals must be submitted in hard copy format by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on March 31, 2026. The solicitation period opened March 11, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT. No formal bidders' conference or vendor questions and answers period has been scheduled. The premises must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and provide convenient access to public transportation. Preference will be given to proposals that include renewal options and/or termination clauses. Only proposals from property owners or their authorized representatives will be considered; offers from option holders cannot be accepted.

Pricing terms and estimated total value have not been specified in the solicitation. Submissions must be made using the State of Connecticut "Proposal to Lease Space" form and a "Notice of Listing Agreement" if applicable, directed to DAS Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer, Suite 1402, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103, or emailed to das.re@ct.gov. All persons submitting proposals are deemed Prospective State Contractors subject to Connecticut General Statute 9-612 prohibitions on gifts and campaign contributions. For leases valued at $50,000 or more, the awarded lessor must execute a certification at lease execution attesting that no gifts have been provided to DAS personnel or other specified individuals, as required under Connecticut General Statute 4-252. The Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted.