SB 26-01_May_11_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation document issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services for the purchase of two surplus state properties located in Hartford County. The state is accepting offers to purchase properties on an "as is" basis through May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The first property at 525 Russell Road in Newington comprises approximately 159,823 square feet across three buildings—a five-story hospital building, a four-story revenue building, and a one-story morgue building—situated on approximately 29 acres. The second property at 300 Russell Road in Wethersfield contains approximately 9,600 square feet across a maintenance shop with boiler room and a pump house on approximately 19 acres, for a combined total of approximately 169,423 square feet on 48 acres. No interior access to structures will be provided until a preliminary preferred buyer is selected, though external tours are available by appointment. Proposals must be submitted electronically to DAS.RE@CT.GOV and include the State of Connecticut Real Property Proposal to Purchase Form with the proposed purchase price, bidder name, material conditions or contingencies, and estimated closing timeline.

A ten percent deposit of the proposed purchase price via certified or bank check must accompany all proposals and will be refunded if the offer is not accepted. No set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are specified, indicating that all vendors and organizations are eligible to respond. The state reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and withdraw the RFP at any time. Successful proposals require approval from the Commissioner of DAS, the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, the State Properties Review Board, the Office of the Attorney General, and relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly. The state conveys title via quit-claim deed subject to all zoning and building ordinances, municipal regulations, and any recorded easements or encumbrances. Prospective purchasers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence, including inspections, surveys, and verification of zoning and permit requirements with the municipalities of Newington and Wethersfield. No specific budget range or estimated property value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Inquiries should be directed to Gary Bonaldi at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402, Hartford, CT 06106, or by telephone at 860-713-7603.