REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

CSCU-RFP #27-1398248

Grant Technical Assistance Services for the Excellence in Teacher Residency Project

Key Milestone Date / Time

RFP Released August 17, 2026

Deadline for Written Questions N/A

Answers to Questions Posted N/A

Proposals Due August 24, 2026, 2:00 PM EST

Table of Contents:

I. Statement of Objectives

II. About CSCU

III. Contract Objectives

IV. Scope of Services

V. Proposal Submission Requirements

VI. Evaluation of Proposals

VII. Timeline of RFP and Instructions for Submission of Proposals

VIII. Conditions

Attachments

Attachment A – Contract Proposal Form

Attachment B – Statement of Qualifications

Attachment C – References

Attachment D – OPM Ethics Form 1: Gift and Campaign Contribution Certification

Attachment E – Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Notification to Proposers

Attachment F – Contract Provisions

I. Statement of Objectives and Background

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) System Office, on behalf of its grant funded Excellence in Teacher Residency Project, seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide technical assistance supporting the development, expansion and sustainability of teacher residency programs across the CSCU system.

The first year of the initiative combined three complementary strands – residency design and system coordination, improvement science and continuous learning, and evidence-based teaching practice – through which the participating institutions established a Networked Improvement Community (NIC), conducted campus landscape analyses, and identified opportunities for residency creation and growth. Year two will expand the initiative with three additional strands: a sustainability and fiscal modeling strand, a residency expertise and development strand, and a system and data alignment strand. This RFP procures technical assistance in support of the sustainability and fiscal modeling strand and the residency expertise and development strand, within Phase 1 of the initiative (framework finalization and residency strategic design, 2026 – 2027) – a concerted, systemwide effort to meet Connecticut’s educator demand and raise the quality and sustainability of the candidate experience through residencies.

II. About CSCU

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) is Connecticut's largest public higher education system and includes:

• Connecticut State Community College (“CT State” which has 12 campuses)

• Charter Oak State College

• Central Connecticut State University

• Eastern Connecticut State University

• Southern Connecticut State University

• Western Connecticut State University

CSCU serves nearly 100,000 students across Connecticut and employs more than 10,000 workers.

The System Office provides strategic leadership, communications, government relations, academic affairs, finance, legal, and administrative support for the institutions.

This RFP is issued by CSCU under the provisions of the Connecticut General Statues 4a-52a and 10a-151b.

For more information, visit the CSCU website http://www.ct.edu/ http://www.ct.edu/

III. Project Context

The Awarded Contractor shall provide technical assistance to Project Director of the Excellence in

Teacher Residency Project and shall operate within the project’s established structure. Key features include:

• A Community of Practice spanning the four (4) CSCU universities expanding in Year 2 and beyond to include CT State, Charter Oak State College, K-12 district partners and Connecticut State Department of Education representatives. Campus teams shall develop into regional improvement teams based on analyses of candidate flow between feeder institutions, preparation programs, and hiring districts.

• A structured annual improvement cycle: four (4) in-person workshops, monthly virtual convenings, bridge to practice improvement periods, and tests of change within each cycle, focused on high-leverage challenges such as, but not limited to, recruitment pipeline conversion, clinical placement coordination, certification completion barriers, performance assessment outcomes, and early career retention.

• A shared CSCU Framework for Excellence in Teacher Residency, being piloted and finalized during Phase 1, establishing systemwide standards for residency duration and structure, integration of coursework and clinical practice, mentor teacher roles and training, supervision and coaching models, candidate performance benchmarks, and strategic staffing and sustainable funding models – with each university developing a campus-specific residency model aligned to local workforce needs, district partnerships, and institutional strengths.

• A shared data infrastructure supporting continuous projections for recruitment, preparation, and workforce outcomes across institutions and districts (developed under a separate system and data alignment strand; the Awarded Contractor shall coordinate with, not duplicate, this work.

• A fiscal sustainability agenda in which each campus develops a long-term fiscal sustainability plan and prepares to test or pilot at least one sustainable funding shift with either a primary district partner or a focus candidate pool, considering multiple funding pathways including institutional investment, district cost-sharing models, state and federal funding streams, and philanthropic partnerships.

• NOTE: Each campus operates in its own context, with residency programs at different stages of maturity ranging from established programs to early design. Technical assistance provided by the Awarded Contractor must flex to campus context while reinforcing, not fragmenting, the shared system structure.

IV. Scope of Services

The Awarded Contractor shall provide technical assistance across some or all of the following service categories which reflect nationally recognized design elements of sustainable teacher residency programs.

Proposers may structure their response to cover the full scope of services described in this Section IV or they may identify specific subsets. Proposers must clearly state which service categories their proposal covers.

A. Partnership Design and Governance:

• Support campuses and their district partners in establishing collaborative partnership structures.

• Landscape-informed community engagement, partnership agreements with clear decision-making and communication protocols, shared leadership processes, and annual program review practices that use data for continuous improvement.

B. Residency Program Design and the Residency Year Experience:

• Advise on the design of the yearlong clinical experience.

• Identification of high-priority instructional practices aligned to district effectiveness frameworks and state licensure.

• Gradual release of teaching responsibility.

• Alignment of coursework with the clinical experience.

• Performance based assessment of resident readiness and holistic resident support.

C. Financial Sustainability and Candidate Affordability:

• The Awarded Contractor shall support budgetary analysis from both the campus and candidate perspectives.

• Offer models of cost sharing and sustainable shifts campuses may make to maximize funding.

• Prepare each campus to test or pilot one sustainable funding shift with either a primary district partner or a focus candidate pool.

• Address the initiative’s key cost areas:

• Candidate cost of living and financial supports

• Mentor teacher investments and training

• Clinical supervision and coaching infrastructure

• Shared program administration and coordination

• District partnership agreements and cost-sharing structures

• Assist campuses to evaluate multiple funding pathways (i.e. institutional investment, district cost-sharing, state federal streams, philanthropic partnerships) including braided funding strategies, recognizing that models must be weighed against each campus’s individual context.

D. Resident Recruitment, Selection and Matriculation:

• Provide advice on recruitment strategies that build strong, representative applicant pools; asset-based and inclusive selection processes with training and calibration for selectors; and matriculation supports that remove technical, logistical and financial barriers to enrollment.

E. Mentor Teacher Recruitment, Selection and Development:

• Support programs in articulating a vision of high-quality mentoring.

• Design mentor recruitment and selection aligned to the articulated vision.

• Build mentor professional development scope and sequence.

• Structure mentor compensation and leadership pathways in collaboration with districts.

F. Training Site Selection and Support:

• Advise on criteria and processes for selecting training sites and on onboarding and ongoing support for site leaders and staff so that school culture enables residents and mentors to learn, practice and grow.

G. Graduate Hiring, Induction and Retention:

• Support the connection between residency completion and district hiring, including hiring processes aligned to district needs.

• Advise on induction and graduate support strategies that extend development into the early years of teaching and strengthen retention.

H. System-Level Advisory Support:

• Provide advisory input to the project team on the piloting and finalization of the CSCU Framework for Excellence in Teacher Residency, systemwide growth strategy, and translation of campus-level learning into policy and advocacy considerations that support the initiative’s coordinated state and policy coalition building, including materials that inform policy briefs and strategic recommendations.

V. Delivery Model and Integration Requirements:

Technical assistance must integrate with the project’s operating rhythm rather than run parallel to it. The Awarded Contractor shall:

• Deliver support primarily through the project’s improvement structure, helping campus and regional teams design, run and learn from tests of change during bridge to practice periods, with validated learning suitable for inclusion in the initiative’s Teacher Residency Change Package.

• Participate in campus convenings as requested. This includes at a minimum, four (4) in-person workshops and monthly virtual convenings annually, including facilitation or content contributions as mutually agreed upon.

• Adapt intensity and modality (virtual and in-person) to campus capacity and stage of development within a shared framework.

• Coordinate with the project team and any co-engaged partners through a regular check-in cadence (frequency of communication to be determined by Project Director) and provide brief progress summaries suitable for sharing with system leadership and the funder.

• Demonstrate responsiveness to campus feedback. The project adjusts partner engagements based on campus experience, and continuation is contingent on demonstrated value to campuses and the system.

VI. Deliverables

Anticipated deliverables include the following:

a. Within thirty (30) days of award, the Awarded Contractor shall provide a work plan aligned to the Year 2 calendar and improvement schedule.

b. Provide campus-facing technical sessions, tools, templates, and protocols in the awarded service categories adapted for the CSCU context – including, for the financial sustainability category, budgetary analysis tools spanning campus and candidate perspectives and cost-sharing model options.

c. For the financial sustainability category, provide support for each campus in completing a campus-level fiscal sustainability model and a designed, ready-to-launch pilot of one sustainable funding shift (with a primary district partner or focus candidate pool), consistent with the initiatives short-term metrics.

d. Contribute to network convenings as agreed (e.g. facilitated sessions, practice-sharing, expert contact).

e. Provide brief, written progress summaries on a (quarterly) cadence, including observations on campus progress, barriers and recommendations.

f. Provide a year-end summary of technical assistance provided, outcomes observed, and recommendations for Year 3.

VII. Proposal Submission Requirements

Proposals should include:

a. A narrative describing the respondent’s approach to the scope in Section IV, identifying which service categories in Section IV the proposal covers and how the services provided would integrate with the project structure described in Sections III and V, above.

b. A proposed staffing plan identifying key personnel, their roles and relevant experience.

c. A budget with clear pricing structure (e.g., fixed fee by domain, day rates, or deliverable-based pricing).

d. Relevant organizational experience and references.

e. Any proposed modifications to the scope the respondent believes would strengthen outcomes, presented as clearly labeled options.

f. Contract Information (Attachment A)

g. Completed Statement of Qualifications (Attachment B)

h. Completed References (Attachment C)

i. Completed Campaign Contribution Certification (Attachment D)

j. Completed CHRO (Attachment E)

VIII. Evaluation of Proposals

A. The award of a contract(s) to furnish services will be based upon a comprehensive review and analysis of proposals by an RFP committee, and negotiation of the proposal which best meets the needs of the CSCU. The determination for the recommendation for selection will be based on criteria.

B. Award(s) will be made to the proposer(s) offering the best value as determined by CSCU. By submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, a proposing party concurs with this method of award and will not, under any circumstances or in any manner, dispute any award made using this method. The award will be contingent upon the successful negotiation of specific terms and conditions to be included in the resulting contract.

C. Criteria:

The Proposer’s overall methodology to successfully provide the Services will be assessed for its feasibility, responsiveness to the Scope of Services, effectiveness, and thoroughness. Each proposal will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

a. Alignment with the scope and project structure;

b. Demonstrated experience and qualifications;

c. Quality and feasibility of the proposed approach, including flexibility across campus contexts;

d. Cost/Budget

e. References

The order in which the selection criteria are listed is not indicative of their relative importance.

Proposer(s) chosen for award resulting from this RFP must be willing to enter into a contract with CSCU under the terms and conditions appearing in Attachment E, without exception, as well as modifications and additions CSCU deems necessary prior to execution.

IX. Timeline of RFP and Instructions for Submission of Proposals The proposal process will be governed by the following timelines:

PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED

BY THE CSCU CONTRACT COMPLIANCE AND PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

NO LATER THAN AUGUST 24 AT 2:00 PM.

Instructions for Submission of Proposals

1. E-mail your proposal to: Cynthia Shea-Luzik, Cynthia.shealuzik@ct.edu with a copy to: Sharon

Kromas, Sharon.kromas@ct.edu Include the RFP number (CSCU RFP #27-1398248) and the RFP title in the subject line. Please note that the attachment cannot be over 25MG. If needed, please send zip files or separate e-mails.

2. PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CSCU CONTRACT COMPLIANCE AND PROCUREMENT

DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 24, 2026 AT 2:00 P.M. EST.

Any proposal received after the stated date and time will be rejected. CSCU is not responsible for delays of any kind.

mailto:Cynthia.shealuzik@ct.edu mailto:Sharon.kromas@ct.edu

3. A public proposal opening will take place on August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM. At that time, a representative of the Contract Compliance and Procurement Department will announce publicly the names of those submitting proposals. There will be no discussion of any proposal submitted, and no other public disclosure will be made until after the full execution of a contract(s). Attendance at this proposal opening is not mandatory.

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+1 860-241-5459,,592812593# United States, Hartford

Phone conference ID: 592 812 593#

X. Conditions

A. Restriction on Communications

All communications concerning this solicitation are to be in writing and directed to the email addresses listed in Section X. above. Proposers are not permitted to communicate with the Institutions, faculty and/or staff regarding this solicitation during the period between Request for Proposals issue date and the announcement of award(s), except during any interviews or demonstrations requested by CSCU.

B. Insurance

A Certificate of Insurance (“Certificate”), certifying that the vendor carries Commercial General Liability insurance. An original Certificate shall be submitted to the System prior to commencement of work. The Certificate shall provide evidence of coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. Coverage shall include Premises Liability, Operations, Independent Contractors, Products and Completed Operations, Contractual Liability and Broad Form Property Damage coverage. If an aggregate limit applies, said limit shall apply separately to the project, or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the occurrence limit. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability is required and must meet statutory coverage requirements prescribed by the Worker’s Compensation statutes of the State of Connecticut. The Employer’s Liability coverage must provide minimum limits of $100,000 each accident, $500,000 Policy Disease Limit, $100,000 each employee. Policies shall list the State of Connecticut, its officers, officials, employees, agents, Boards and Commissions as Additional Insured. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the System and the State of Connecticut. The vendor shall assume liability for any and all deductibles in any and all insurance policies. Vendor warrants that he/she will maintain in force all insurance coverage cited in this section while providing services to the System.

C. Costs for Proposal Preparation Proposer shall bear any, and all costs incurred in responding to this RFP.

D. Disqualification of Proposals

CSCU reserves the right to consider as acceptable only those proposals submitted in accordance with all requirements set forth in this RFP and which demonstrate an understanding of the scope of the work. Any proposal offering any other set of terms and conditions contradictory to those included in this RFP may be disqualified without further notice.

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Proposer may be disqualified, and the proposal automatically rejected for any one or more of the following reasons:

1. The proposal shows noncompliance with applicable law.

2. The proposal is conditional, incomplete, or irregular in such a way as to make the proposal indefinite or ambiguous as to its meaning.

3. The proposal has any provision reserving the right to accept or reject award, or to enter into a contract pursuant to an award, or provisions contrary to those required in the solicitation.

4. The Contractor is debarred or suspended.

5. The Contractor is in default of any prior contract or for misrepresentation.

E. Rights Reserved

CSCU reserves the right to award in whole or in part, to contract with one or more proposers, to reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive technical defects, irregularities and omissions if, in its judgment, the best interest of CSCU will be served. Should CSCU determine that only one Proposer is fully qualified, or that one Proposer is more highly qualified than the others under consideration, a contract may be negotiated and awarded to that Proposer.

F. Compliance with State and Federal Laws and CSCU Policies

Any contract awarded as a result of this RFP shall be in full compliance with the statutes and regulations of the State of Connecticut and include the Contract Provisions required by the State (which may include, but not be limited to the provisions found in Attachment F). Any portion of the contract determined to be in conflict with said statutes and/or regulations will be interpreted so as to be in compliance. Under no circumstances will CSCU enter into a contract which requires CSCU or the State to agree to indemnify another party or agree to binding arbitration.

The successful proposer shall comply with all applicable CSCU Policies including the Ethical Conduct Policy, which may be found by visiting: www.ct.edu/hr/policies. The successful proposer shall also comply with all federal and state statutes and regulations including, but not limited to, Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act (“GLBA”) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) in the protection of all data where and as applicable.

G. Inspection of Proposals and Confidential Information

CSCU treats Proposals as confidential until after a contract is finalized. At that time, they become subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. CSCU is a public entity and its records, including responses to this RFP, are public records. See Conn. Gen. Stat. §§1-200, et seq., and especially §1-210(b)(4) and §1-210(b)(5). Due regard will be given for the protection of proprietary or confidential information contained in all proposals received. However, all materials associated with this RFP are subject to the terms of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) and all applicable rules, regulations, and administrative decisions. If a firm is interested in preserving the confidentiality of any part of its proposal, it will not be sufficient merely to state generally that the proposal is proprietary or confidential in nature and not, therefore, subject to release to third parties.

Instead, those particular sentences, paragraphs, pages, or sections that a firm believes to be exempt from disclosure under FOIA must be specifically identified as such. Convincing explanation and rationale sufficient to justify each exemption consistent with Section 1-210(b) of FOIA must accompany the proposal. The rationale and explanation must be stated in terms of the reasons the materials are legally exempt from release pursuant to FOIA. Firms should not require that their entire proposal, nor the majority of the proposal, be confidential. Any submitted proposal, once execution of a contract is complete and any completed contract will be considered public information. CSCU has no obligation to initiate, prosecute or defend any legal proceeding or to seek a protective order or other similar relief to prevent disclosure of any information that is sought pursuant to a FOIA request.

The contractor has the burden of establishing the availability of any FOIA exemption in any proceeding where it is an issue. In no event shall the CSCU have any liability for the disclosure of any documents or information in its possession which the CSCU believes are required to be disclosed pursuant to FOIA or other requirements of law.

H. Contract Invalidation

If any provision of the contract is found to be invalid, such invalidation will not be construed to invalidate the entire contract.

I. Fees All fee and cost structures quoted herein shall remain firm for the entire contract term, unless mutually agreed by all parties via written contract amendment.

J. Out of Pocket Expenses

Out of pocket expenses may include but not be limited to reasonable lodging, meals, mileage, and parking. With respect to applicable expenses, reimbursement shall be made by CSCU based on the then-current General Services Administration (GSA) Meals and Incidental Expenses guidelines.

K. RFP Terms and Conditions The terms and conditions should be reviewed carefully to ensure full responsiveness to the RFP.

The contract will be, in form and substance, consistent with applicable CSCU policy and regulations and State of Connecticut statutes and regulations regarding the creation and execution of such contract. The failure of any proposer to receive or examine any contract, document, form, addenda or to visit the sites and acquaint itself with conditions there-existing, when applicable, will not relieve it of any obligation with respect to its proposal or any executed contract. The submission of a proposal shall be conclusive evidence and understanding of intent to incorporate such terms and conditions into a contract.

L. Supplemental Information

As part of the review, CSCU may request a proposer to supply, in writing, clarifications, additional documentation or information needed to fairly evaluate each proposal. Proposers may be required to provide a written response within three (3) business days of receipt of any request for clarification by CSCU. CSCU reserves the right to correct inaccurate awards resulting from clerical errors.

M. Meetings with Proposers At its discretion, CSCU may convene meetings with one or more proposers in order to gain a fuller understanding of the proposals. The meetings may involve demonstrations, interviews, presentations, or site visits. If CSCU decides meetings are warranted, CSCU will contact proposers to make an appointment. The RFP Committee may, at its option, elect to “short-list” the number of proposers brought in for meetings based on the evaluation criteria included in this RFP. Please note that any costs incurred to meet the requirements of this RFP shall be borne by the proposer.

N. Miscellaneous

1. Late E-Mailed proposals are not acceptable and will be rejected.

2. Submission of a proposal in response to this RFP is your acknowledgement that subjective criteria will be used in the evaluation of proposals. An Award will be made to the responsible proposer who is determined to be the most advantageous to CSCU. Cost, although an important consideration, will not be the sole determining factor.

3. Proposer warrants that: proposer did not participate in the RFP development process, did not have knowledge of the contents of this RFP prior to its issuance, that its proposal was not made in connection with any competing proposer submitting a separate response to this RFP, and that the proposal is submitted without collusion or fraud of any kind.

4. Any alleged oral agreement or arrangement made by a proposer with any agency or employee will be superseded by the written agreement.

5. Proposers may withdraw their proposals at any time prior to the time and date set for opening.

6. No additions or changes to the original proposal will be allowed after submittal. While changes are not permitted, clarification at the request of the CSCU may be required at the proposer’s expense.

7. All proposals submitted in response to this RFP become the property of the State of Connecticut and are subject to the provisions of section 1-210 of the Connecticut General Statutes (Freedom of Information). See Section VIII.G.

8. Any and all prices quoted in a proposal shall be valid for a minimum period of 120 days from the due date of the Proposal.

9. Any subsequent contract(s) arising from this RFP may be extended to other constituent units of higher education. The use of this award is voluntary and is contingent upon acceptance by the contractor.

10. Any contract awarded is subject to contract compliance requirements mandated by Section 4a-60 of the Connecticut General Statutes (Nondiscrimination).

11. For all State contracts, defined in section 9-612 of the Connecticut General Statutes as having a value in a calendar year of $50,000 or more, or a combination or series of such agreements or contracts having a value of $100,000 or more, the authorized signatory to this Contract represents that they have received the State Elections Enforcement Commission’s notice advising state contractors of state campaign contribution and solicitation prohibitions, and will inform its principals of the contents of the notice, as set forth in the Notice to Executive Branch State Contractors and Prospective State Contractors of Campaign Contribution and Solicitation Limitations. www. seec.ct.gov/Portal/data/forms/ContrForms/seec_form_10_final.pdf

12. Any contract awarded shall be subject to Executive Orders of the Governor, State of Connecticut:

Executive Orders and Other Enactments:

(a) All references in this Contract to any Federal, State, or local law, statute, public or special act, executive order, ordinance, regulation or code (collectively, “Enactments”) shall mean Enactments that apply to the Contract at any time during its term, or that may be made applicable to the Contract during its term. This Contract shall always be read and interpreted in accordance with the latest applicable wording and requirements of the Enactments. Unless otherwise provided by Enactments, the Contractor is not relieved of its obligation to perform under this Contract if it chooses to contest the applicability of the Enactments or the Client Agency’s authority to require compliance with the Enactments.

(b) This Contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order No. Three of Governor Thomas J.

Meskill, promulgated June 16, 1971, concerning labor employment practices, Executive Order No.

Seventeen of Governor Thomas J. Meskill, promulgated February 15, 1973, concerning the listing of employment openings and Executive Order No. Sixteen of Governor John G. Rowland promulgated August 4, 1999, concerning violence in the workplace, all of which are incorporated into and are made a part of this Contract as if they had been fully set forth in it.

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(c) This Contract may be subject to (1) Executive Order No. 14 of Governor M. Jodi Rell, promulgated April 17, 2006, concerning procurement of cleaning products and services; and (2) Executive Order No. 61 of Governor Dannel P. Malloy promulgated December 13, 2017 concerning the Policy for the Management of State Information Technology Projects, as issued by the Office of Policy and Management, Policy ID IT-SDLC-17-04. If any of the Executive Orders referenced in this subsection is applicable, it is deemed to be incorporated into and made a part of this Contract as if fully set forth in it.

RFP NUMBER

CSCU 27-1398248

DATE OF OPENING

8/24/2026

TIME OF OPENING

2:00 PM

AMOUNT OF

SURETY (if required)

- None -

DATE ISSUED

8/14/2026

COMMODITY CLASS/SUBCLASS AND DESCRIPTION

Grant Technical Assistance Services in Support of the Excellence in Teacher Residency Project

PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT:

- None -

CONTACT:

Cynthia Shea-Luzik

E-MAIL:

Cynthia.Shealuzik@ct.edu

FOR

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities

CONTRACT PERIOD:

TBD

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 10a-151b and 4-217 of the General Statutes of Connecticut as amended. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED by the Finance Department of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities, for furnishing the services herein listed.

AFFIRMATION OF PROPOSER

The undersigned affirms and declares:

1. That this proposal is executed and signed with full knowledge and acceptance of the provisions of the laws of the State of Connecticut, and the terms and conditions listed herein.

2. That should any part of this proposal be accepted in writing by CSCU within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the date of opening unless an earlier date for acceptance is specified in proposal schedule, said proposer will furnish and deliver the commodities and / or services for which this proposal is made, at the rates offered and fee schedule proposed, and in compliance with the provisions listed herein.

Should award of any part of this proposal be delayed beyond the period of one hundred twenty (120) days or an earlier date specified in proposal schedule, such award shall be conditioned upon proposer’s acceptance.

PROPOSAL. The undersigned, accepting the conditions set forth herein, hereby agrees in strict accordance therewith, to furnish and deliver the services to the state agency or state agencies named in the proposal at the prices proposed therein.

TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF INDIVIDUAL

DOING BUSINESS AS (Trade Name)

SIGNATURE

WHEN PROPOSER

BUSINESS ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE

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INDIVIDUAL

WRITTEN SIGNATURE OF INDIVIDUAL SIGNING THIS PROPOSAL

DATE EXECUTED

TYPEWRITTEN NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

NAME (Type or print names of all partners ) TITLE

NAME TITLE

NAME TITLE NAME TITLE

WHEN PROPOSER

IS A FIRM

DOING BUSINESS AS (Trade Name) BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE

WRITTEN SIGNATURE OF PARTNER SIGNING THIS PROPOSAL F.E.I. NUMBER DATE EXECUTED

TYPEWRITTEN NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

FULL NAME OF CORPORATION

INCORPORATED IN WHAT STATE

WHEN PROPOSER

BUSINESS ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE

F.E.I. NUMBER

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CORPORATION

PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER

WRITTEN SIGNATURE OF CORPORATE OFFICIAL OR PERSON DULY AUTHORIZED TO SIGN PROPOSALS ON BEHALF

OF THE ABOVE CORPORATION

TITLE

TYPEWRITTEN NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE EXECUTED

FOR ALL PROPOSERS

NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL TO CONTACT CONCERNING THE PROPOSAL E-MAIL TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A

CONTRACT INFORMATION

Please read carefully

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Finance Department 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2337

THIS FORM MUST BE

RETURNED WITH PROPOSAL

mailto:Cynthia.Shealuzik@ct.edu

Attachment B

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

1. Name:

Business Address:

2. How many years has your company been in business under its present name?

3. How many years has your firm been performing the specific type of work involved?

4. List any relevant Certifications, Licenses, Registrations, etc., which qualify your company to meet the requirements of this RFP.

5. List other contracts your company currently holds for similar services for accounts similar in size, scope and nature.

Include account name, nature of service(s) and annual dollar value. Attach additional sheets as necessary.

6. In the past three years, has your company failed to complete any work awarded to it? If yes, provide details on when, where, and why. Attach additional sheets as necessary.

7. In the past three years, has your company had a contract terminated for failure to perform, or for failure to meet any requirements of the contract?

why. Attach additional sheets as necessary.

If yes, provide details on when, where and

8. In the past three years, have you, or your company, been cited by the Labor Department of the State of Connecticut, or by any State agency, for any violations of state, or federal, labor laws, regulations, or guidelines, for nonpayment of wages and/or benefits to your employees?

details on when, where and why. Attach additional sheets as necessary.

If yes, provide

9. Are there any judgments, claims or suits pending, or outstanding, against your company, or its officers?

necessary.

If yes, provide details on when, where and why. Attach additional sheets as

10. Is your company, or any of its principals, presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or involuntarily or voluntarily excluded by any State, or Federal, agency from participating in or bidding on construction projects or other contracts?

If yes, please attach a letter of explanation.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I (We), the undersigned, hereby certify that the above information is true and accurate, and that the Agency will rely on said information as a basis for determining the bidder's qualifications for the Project being bid.

The undersigned further understands that any material misrepresentation, or inaccuracy, stated above will result in bidder's disqualification, or if applicable, will constitute grounds for the termination of the contract for construction (if applicable) should one have been issued to the bidder.

Name of Company:

Signature:

Print Name:

Title:

Attachment C

REFERENCES

Proposals should include a minimum of three institutions of similar or the same size, where your organization has provided services similar to those being requested. Work with with ANY Connecticut State agency MUST be included here. References may be checked electronically; the requirement for e-mail addresses is mandatory.

Reference #1

Company Name: __________________________________________________________

Company Address:_________________________________________________________

Number of years servicing reference:___________________________________________

Reference Contact Name:____________________________________________________

Reference Contact Number:__________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________

Reference #2

Company Address:_________________________________________________________

Number of years servicing reference:___________________________________________

Reference Contact Name:____________________________________________________

Reference #3

Company Address:_________________________________________________________

Number of years servicing reference:___________________________________________

Reference Contact Name:____________________________________________________

Attachment D - OPM FORM 1

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION CERTIFICATION

Written or electronic certification to accompany a bid or proposal or a non-competitive contract with a value of $50,000 or more, pursuant to C.G.S. § 9-612.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete all sections of the form. Attach additional pages, if necessary, to provide full disclosure about any campaign contributions made to campaigns of candidates for statewide public office or the General Assembly, as described herein. Sign and date the form, under oath, in the presence of a Commissioner of the Superior Court or Notary Public. Submit the completed form to the awarding State agency at the time of submission of your bid or proposal (if no bid or proposal– submit this completed form with the earliest submittal of any document to the state or quasi-public agency prior to the execution of the contract), and if there is a change in the information contained in the most recently filed certification, such person shall submit an updated certification either (i) not later than thirty (30) days after the effective date of such change or (ii) upon the submittal of any new bid or proposal for a contract, whichever is earlier.

Check One:

Initial Certification

Updated Certification because of change of information contained in the most recently filed certification

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION CERTIFICATION:

I certify that neither the contractor or prospective state contractor, nor any of its principals, have made any contributions to, or solicited any contributions on behalf of, any party committee, exploratory committee, candidate for state-wide office or for the General Assembly, or political committee authorized to make contributions to or expenditures to or for, the benefit of such candidates, in the previous four years, that were determined by the State Elections Enforcement Commission to be in violation of subparagraph (A) or (B) of subdivision (2) of subsection (f) of Section 9-612 of the General Statutes, without mitigating circumstances having been found to exist concerning such violation. Each such certification shall be sworn as true to the best knowledge and belief of the person signing the certification, subject to the penalties of false statement. If there is any change in the information contained in the most recently filed certification, such person shall submit an updated certification not later than thirty days after the effective date of any such change or upon the submittal of any new bid or proposal for a state contract, whichever is earlier.

All Campaign Contributions on behalf of any party committee, exploratory committee, candidate for state-wide office or for the General Assembly, or political committee authorized to make contributions to or expenditures to or for, the benefit of such candidate, for a period of four years prior to signing the contract or date of the response to the bid, whichever is longer, include:

Contribution Date

Name of Contributor Recipient Value Description

Sworn as true to the best of my knowledge and belief, subject to the penalties of false statement.

Printed Contractor Name Printed Name of Authorized Official

Signature of Authorized Official

Subscribed and acknowledged before me this day of , 20 .

Commissioner of the Superior Court (or Notary Public)

_ My Commission Expires

Attachment E

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES CONTRACT

COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS NOTIFICATION TO PROPOSERS

(Revised 09/3/15)

The contract to be awarded is subject to contract compliance requirements mandated by Sections 4a-60 and 4a- 60a of the Connecticut General Statutes; and, when the awarding agency is the State, Sections 46a-71(d) and 46a- 81i(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes. There are Contract Compliance Regulations codified at Section 46a-68j-21 through 43 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, which establish a procedure for awarding all contracts covered by Sections 4a-60 and 46a-71(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

According to Section 46a-68j-30(9) of the Contract Compliance Regulations, every agency awarding a contract subject to the contract compliance requirements has an obligation to “aggressively solicit the participation of legitimate minority business enterprises as proposers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers of materials.” “Minority business enterprise” is defined in Section 4a-60 of the Connecticut General Statutes as a business wherein fifty-one percent or more of the capital stock, or assets belong to a person or persons: “(1) Who are active in daily affairs of the enterprise; (2) who have the power to direct the management and policies of the enterprise; and (3) who are members of a minority, as such term is defined in subsection (a) of Section 32-9n.” “Minority” groups are defined in Section 32-9n of the Connecticut General Statutes as “(1) Black Americans . . .

(2) Hispanic Americans . . . (3) persons who have origins in the Iberian Peninsula . . . (4)Women . . . (5) Asian Pacific Americans and Pacific Islanders; (6) American Indians . . .” An individual with a disability is also a minority business enterprise as provided by Section 4a-60g of the Connecticut General Statutes. The above definitions apply to the contract compliance requirements by virtue of Section 46a-68j-21(11) of the Contract Compliance Regulations.

The awarding agency will consider the following factors when reviewing the proposer’s qualifications under the contract compliance requirements:

(a) the proposer’s success in implementing an affirmative action plan;

(b) the proposer’s success in developing an apprenticeship program complying with Sections 46a-68-1 to 46a-68-17 of the Administrative Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, inclusive;

(c) the proposer’s promise to develop and implement a successful affirmative action plan;

(d) the proposer’s submission of employment statistics contained in the “Employment Information Form”, indicating that the composition of its workforce is at or near parity when compared to the racial and sexual composition of the workforce in the relevant labor market area; and

(e) the proposer’s promise to set aside a portion of the contract for legitimate minority business enterprises. See Section 46a-68j-30(10)(E) of the Contract Compliance Regulations.

INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION

The following PROPOSER CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MONITORING REPORT must be completed in full, signed, and submitted with the bid for this contract. The contract awarding agency and the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities will use the information contained thereon to determine the proposers compliance to Sections 4a- 60 and 4a-60a CONN. GEN. STAT., and Sections 46a-68j-23 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies regarding equal employment opportunity, and the proposer’s good faith efforts to include minority business enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers for the work of the contract.

1) Definition of Small Contractor Section 4a-60g CONN. GEN. STAT. defines a small contractor as a company that has been doing business under the same management and control and has maintained its principal place of business in Connecticut for a one year period immediately prior to its application for certification under this section, had gross revenues not exceeding fifteen million dollars in the most recently completed fiscal year, and at least fifty-one percent of the ownership of which is held by a person or persons who are active in the daily affairs of the company, and have the power to direct the management and policies of the company, except that a nonprofit corporation shall be construed to be a small contractor if such nonprofit corporation meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subdivision 4a-60g

CONN. GEN. STAT.

2) Description of Job Categories (as used in Part IV Proposer Employment Information) (Page 2)

M A N A G E M E N T : Managers plan, organize, direct, and control the major functions of an organization through subordinates who are at the managerial or supervisory level.

They make policy decisions and set objectives for the company or departments. They are not usually directly involved in production or providing services. Examples include top executives, public relations managers , managers of operations specialties (such as financial, human resources, or purchasing managers), and construction and engineering managers.

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS: These Occupations include managers and professionals who work with the financial aspects of the business. These occupations include accountants and auditors, purchasing agents, management analysts, labor relations specia l is ts , and budget, credit, and financial analysts.

MARKETING AND SALES: Occupations related to the act or process of buying and selling products and/or services such as sales engineer, retail sales workers and sales representatives including wholesale.

LEGAL OCCUPATIONS: In-House Counsel who is charged with providing legal advice and services in regards to legal issues that may arise during the course of standard business practices. This category also includes assistive legal occupations such as paralegals legal assistants.

COMPUTER SPECIALISTS: Professionals responsible for the computer operations within a company are grouped in this category. Examples of job titles in this category include computer programmers, software engineers, database administrators, computer scientists, systems analysts, and computer support specialists ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING: Occupations related to architecture, surveying, engineering, and drafting are included in this category. Some of the job titles in this category include electrical and electronic engineers, surveyors, architects, drafters, mechanical engineers, materials engineers, mapping technicians, and civil engineers.

OFFICE A N D ADMINISTRATIVE S U P P O R T : All Clerical-type work is included in this category. These jobs involve the preparing, transcribing, and preserving of written communications and records; collecting accounts; gathering and distributing information; operating office machines and electronic data processing equipment; and distributing mail. Job titles listed in this category include telephone operators, bill and account collectors, customer service representatives, dispatchers, secretaries and administrative assistants, computer operators and clerks (such as payroll, shipping, stock, mail and file).

BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:

This category includes occupations involving landscaping, housekeeping, and janitorial services. Job titles found in this category include supervisors of landscaping or housekeeping, janitors, maids, grounds maintenance workers, and pest control workers.

CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION: This category includes construction trades and related occupations. Job titles found in this category include boilermakers, masons (all types), carpenters, construction laborers, electricians, plumbers (and related trades), roofers, sheet metal workers, elevator installers, hazardous materials removal workers, paperhangers, and painters.

Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators;

drywall and ceiling tile installers; and carpet, floor and tile installers and finishers are also included in this category.

First line supervisors, foremen, and helpers in these trades are also grouped in this category..

I INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR:

Occupations involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment are included in this group. Examples of job titles found here are heating, ac, and refrigeration mechanics and installers; telecommunication line installers and repairers; heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics; small engine mechanics;

security and fire alarm systems installers;

electric/electronic repair, industrial, utility and transportation equipment; millwrights; riggers; and manufactured building and mobile home installers. First line supervisors, foremen, and helpers for these jobs are also included in the category.

MATERIAL MOVING WORKERS: The job titles included in this group are Crane and tower operators; dredge, excavating, and lading machine operators; hoist and winch operators; industrial truck and tractor operators; cleaners of vehicles and equipment; laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand; machine feeders and off bearers; packers and packagers, hand; pumping station operators; refuse and recyclable material collectors; and miscellaneous material moving workers.

PRODUCTION WORKERS: The job titles included in this category are chemical production machine setters, operators and tenders; crushing/grinding workers; cutting workers; inspectors, testers sorters, samplers, weighers;

precious stone/metal workers; painting workers;

cementing/gluing machine operators and tenders;

etchers/engravers; molders, shapers and casters except for metal and plastic; and production workers.

3) Definition of Racial and Ethnic Terms (as used in Part IV Proposer Employment Information) (Page 3)

PROPOSER CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MONITORING REPORT -PART I - Proposer Information

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