LP 26-28 DCF_Aug_24_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 needed by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The solicitation seeks lease proposals for up to 50,192 net usable square feet of office space in New Haven, Connecticut, with proposals due by 3:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026. The lease term is five years, with preference given to proposers offering renewal options and/or termination clauses. The space must include on-site, reserved, paved and lighted parking for 223 vehicles, be accessible to individuals with disabilities, and be served by public transportation. Only proposals from property owners or their authorized representatives are accepted; offers from option holders cannot be considered. No specific bidder's meeting or site visit dates are identified in the solicitation.

Proposers must submit a completed Lease Proposal Form via email to das.re@ct.gov with a copy to lex.simoneau@ct.gov, detailing base rent per net usable square foot annually, tenant improvement allowances, and responsibility allocation for operating expenses including heat, utilities, janitorial services, maintenance, and security. Supporting documentation must include recent photographs, neighborhood maps, typical floor plans, and marketing materials if available, along with a signed certificate from the owner or authorized agent certifying accuracy of all statements. For leases valued at $50,000 or more, the awarded lessor must provide a certification at lease execution confirming no gifts have been given to specified state personnel under Connecticut General Statute 4-252. All proposers are subject to restrictions on gifts and campaign contributions under Connecticut General Statutes Section 9-612. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.