UCHC5-219025367_Aug_31_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Solicitation for Bid (ITB) issued by the University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) for a Starfish Storage Data Management Platform. The solicitation was open from August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT through August 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with vendor questions accepted from August 17, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. EDT through August 20, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. EDT. The scope of work encompasses data management and storage capabilities, including software licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support and maintenance services. UConn Health will evaluate proposals based on technical capability, vendor experience, system performance, support and maintenance offerings, and cost-effectiveness. Qualified vendors from all sectors are invited to submit bids. The contract term and renewal options are subject to negotiation following vendor selection. Inquiries should be directed to Patricia Berry at UConn Health Center, 16 Munson Road, Farmington, Connecticut 06030; telephone 860-679-1775; email pberry@uchc.edu.

Pricing must be itemized and may include volume discounts and multi-year pricing options. Payment terms are vendor-specified with invoices due within thirty calendar days of receipt and approval. Delivery is DPU (Incoterms 2020) to UConn Health's West Loading Dock in Farmington, Connecticut. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million combined single limit, automobile liability of $1 million, professional liability of $1 million, and workers' compensation in compliance with Connecticut law. The contract will be governed by UConn Health's standard agreement template, which incorporates a Business Associate Agreement (Exhibit A) for HIPAA-compliant handling of Protected Health Information. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability and provide references from similar healthcare or educational institutions where comparable platforms have been successfully deployed. Funding derives from UConn Health's operational budget for information technology and data management systems. All new intellectual property created under the contract becomes UConn Health property, while the contractor retains rights to existing intellectual property. UConn Health reserves the right to terminate the contract for any reason and may begin transitioning to alternative suppliers thirty to forty-five calendar days before contract expiration at no additional cost.