RFP 25-05 DESPP EVOC Purchase 12.15.25.pdf

Request for Proposals to Sell Land to the State of Connecticut

State of Connecticut RFP 25-05 – Due by January 15th, 2026, by 3:00 PM

Department of Administrative Services

Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402

Hartford, Connecticut 06103

Proposal No. RFP 25-05 Proposal Due Date January 15th, 2026, by 3:00 PM Municipality Statewide Requirement 40 to 60 acres of usable/developable property

The State of Connecticut is seeking Proposals for the purchase of real property Statewide

Contact: via email at das.re@ct.gov mailto:das.re@ct.gov

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The State of Connecticut

Is Seeking to Purchase Real Property for the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402

Hartford, Connecticut 06103

RFP ID:

RFP 25-05

Offer Due By:

January 15th, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

Issued By:

Michelle Gilman, Commissioner

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A: Copy of Public Notice

SECTION B: Information Package

SECTION C: Real Property Proposal Form

Although all information contained herein is from sources deemed reliable, no express representation is made nor is any implied as to the accuracy thereof, and is submitted subject to errors and omissions, or withdrawal without notice.

SECTION A: COPY OF PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR REAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

The State of Connecticut is requesting proposals to purchase real property for the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The Department of Administrative Services will accept proposals for site offerings from property owners or their authorized representative(s) through 3 p.m. on January 15th, 2026, to offer for sale 40 to 60 acres of usable/developable property to accommodate an emergency vehicle operations course. Only sale proposals will be accepted for review, no lease proposals will be considered. Offers from option holders will not be considered.

Proponents shall submit the State of Connecticut Real Property Proposal Form in Section C of the RFP Package found under the following link:

https://portal.ct.gov/das/ctsource

Proposals should be submitted electronically via email to das.re@ct.gov Using the forms found under the above link. Proposals should contain reference to Solicitation Number RFP 25-05 and include the following information with much supporting detail and documentation as available:

a. Name of Proponent

b. Sale Price

c. Any material conditions or contingencies sought by the Proponent

Proposals should be addressed exclusively to the attention of:

450 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103

Attn: Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer – Suite 1402

The State reserves the right to unilaterally and without cause accept or reject any or all Proposals, and to withdraw Requests for Proposals to Purchase at any time before or after a submittal period has closed and proposals have been opened. All property undergoing acquisition by DAS is subject, but not limited, to Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) 4b-21, 4b-27, as they may be amended. Further, if the Commissioner of the DAS deems it advisable, he may negotiate with any of the proponents in order to obtain a deal that is the best interests of the state.

The seller is hereby noticed that should their Proposal be accepted they will be required to enter into a purchase and sale agreement. No purchase and sale agreement shall be binding and effective upon the State until such agreement is approved by the Deputy Commissioner of DAS https://portal.ct.gov/das/ctsource

Real Estate and Construction, the Deputy Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, the State Properties Review Board and the Attorney General’s Office. At the time the proponent as seller executes said purchase and sale agreement, proponent shall be required, if applicable, to sign certain affidavits and/or certificates. If the contract has a value of $50,000 or more, the seller will be required to sign and submit, at the time of execution of the purchase and sale, a certification, certifying that you, your company, and specified other individuals have given no gifts to DAS personnel and other individuals set forth in the certification. See https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Leasing-and-Property-Transfer/Lease-Space-to-the-State/Documents, click on Affidavits, click on Contractor/Consultant Certification or see Conn. Gen. Stat. §4-252.

Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. §4-252(d), any bidder, proposer, or person who responded to a request for qualifications for a contract with a value of $50,000 or more who does not make this certification shall be disqualified. BE ADVISED, pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. §9-612, any person submitting a Proposal shall be deemed a Prospective State Contractor and thereby subject to the prohibition on gifts and campaign contributions contained in Section 9-612.

Proposal information and related forms may be obtained using the “CTsource Bid Board” link at or by emailing das.re@ct.gov.The submission of a proposal shall not bind the State of Connecticut, nor does it constitute a competitive bid. The Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Michelle Gilman, Commissioner https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Leasing-and-Property-Transfer/Lease-Space-to-the-State/Documents https://portal.ct.gov/das/ctsource/bidboard?language=en_US

SECTION B: INFORMATION PACKAGE

Description: The State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public

Protection is seeking the acquisition of usable/developable property to accommodate an emergency vehicle operations course.

Location: Statewide

Requirements: 40 to 60 acres of usable/developable property

Frontage: N/A

Zoning: N/A

Utilities Available: Public water, sewer, gas.

SECTION C: REAL PROPERTY PROPOSAL TO SELL FORM

Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402

Hartford, Connecticut 06103

The following proposal is made by ________________________________ to sell a ___________ square foot building with ________ parking spots on ______ acres located at ______________________________________________, and identified in response to RFP 25-05.

Legal name of property owner:

Property description:

Price: $_____________.

Seller contingencies if any:

The State reserves the right to unilaterally and without cause accept or reject any or all Proposals, and to withdraw this Request for Proposals at any time before or after the submittal period has closed and proposals have been reviewed. Further, if the Commissioner of the DAS deems it advisable, he may negotiate with any of the proponents in order to obtain a deal that is in the best interests of the state.

The State makes no warranties or representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information set forth in the Request for Proposal Package. Nothing within this Request for Proposals package may be construed as an expressed or implied warranty, representation or a waiver or limitation of the State’s sovereign immunity.

It is understood that all successful or accepted proposals are subject to the approval of the Judicial Branch, the Commissioner of DAS, the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, the State Properties Review Board and the Attorney General’s Office.

The proposed seller is hereby noticed that should their Proposal be accepted they will be required to enter into a purchase and sale agreement and at the time the proponent as seller executes said purchase and sale agreement, proponent shall be required, if applicable, to sign certain affidavits and/or certificates.

Copies of affidavits and other certificates can be obtained at the following link:

http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Leasing-and-Property-Transfer/Purchase-Surplus-State-Owned-Real- Estate/Documents http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Leasing-and-Property-Transfer/Purchase-Surplus-State-Owned-Real-Estate/Documents http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Leasing-and-Property-Transfer/Purchase-Surplus-State-Owned-Real-Estate/Documents

The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the entire offer to sell package and expressly agrees that “this proposal is tendered subject to all the conditions set forth herein”.

Type or print legal name (Person, Partnership, Firm or Corporation)

By: ____________________________________________________________________ Written Signature (Authorized Representative)

Title: ___________________________________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________________________________

Full Address: _____________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXECUTION OF ABOVE

If this Real Property to sell form is executed by an individual, it shall be signed by the individual. If executed by a Corporation, it shall have the signature of duly authorized officer or representative thereof with his/her title and the corporation seal, if any, shall be affixed. If executed by a partnership, the partnership name, if any, shall be shown and each partner shall sign as a co-partner, unless a duly executed power of attorney is attached, authorizing one partner to execute the contract for all partners. If executed by an individual doing business under a trade name, it shall be signed by this individual, doing business as: Trade Name.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT USE ONLY

Legal Name: _______________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________________