LP 26-17 DMHAS_Jun_22_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for lease space to accommodate the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS). The state is seeking lease proposals for up to 6,031 net usable square feet of office space with on-site, reserved, paved and lighted parking for 42 vehicles in Waterbury, Connecticut. The solicitation is open to property owners and their authorized representatives only; offers from option holders are ineligible. The proposal submission period runs from June 2, 2026 through June 23, 2026, with proposals due at 3:00 p.m. EDT on the closing date. The requested lease term is five years, with preference given to proponents offering renewal options and/or termination clauses. The premises must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and served by public transportation.

Respondents must submit proposals using the State of Connecticut "Proposal to Lease Space" form through the CT Source portal and provide detailed building specifications, property information, zoning documentation, accessibility features, mechanical systems details, square footage documentation, tenant improvement allowance, and base rent per net usable square foot per year. Proposers must clarify responsibility for operating expenses including utilities, janitorial services, maintenance, groundskeeping, security, and parking, and submit supporting documentation including property photographs, neighborhood maps, floor plans, and marketing materials. Proposals must be mailed to DAS at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, with email copies to das.re@ct.gov and lex.simoneau@ct.gov; faxed submissions are not accepted. If the lease value exceeds $50,000, the property owner or representative must execute a certification at lease execution confirming compliance with Connecticut General Statute 4-252 regarding gifts to state personnel, with failure to certify resulting in disqualification. All proposers are subject to Connecticut General Statute 9-612 prohibitions on gifts and campaign contributions.