LP 26-17 DMHAS_Jun_8_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 in Waterbury. The solicitation seeks proposals from property owners or authorized representatives to lease up to 6,031 net usable square feet of office space with on-site, reserved, paved and lighted parking for 42 vehicles for the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS). The space must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and served by public transportation. The lease term is five years, with preference given to proponents offering renewal options and/or termination clauses. The proposal submission period runs from June 2, 2026 through June 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Proposals must be submitted to DAS at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, Attention: Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer - Suite 1402, with email copies to das.re@ct.gov and lex.simoneau@ct.gov. Faxed proposals will not be accepted, and offers from option holders are ineligible.

Proposals must include detailed building specifications, property ownership documentation, zoning information, lot size, accessibility features, mechanical systems, square footage details, tenant improvement allowance, and base rent per net usable square foot per year. Proposers must identify responsibility for operating expenses including heat, utilities, janitorial services, building maintenance, groundskeeping, security, and parking. All submissions must include a recent property photograph, neighborhood map, typical floor plan, and marketing materials. If a real estate agent submits on behalf of the owner, a Notice of Listing Agreement is required. For lease values of $50,000 or more, the property owner or representative must execute a certification at lease execution attesting that no gifts have been provided to state personnel in accordance with Connecticut General Statute 4-252. All proposers are subject to Connecticut General Statute 9-612 prohibitions on gifts and campaign contributions.