UCHC5-219025367_Oct_15_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Solicitation/Invitation to Bid document issued by the University of Connecticut Health Center for a Starfish Storage Data Management Platform. The bid solicitation opened August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and closes August 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The Vendor Question and Answer period runs from August 17, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. EDT through August 20, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. EDT. UConn Health is seeking qualified suppliers to provide data management and storage capabilities, including software licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support and maintenance services. All vendors are eligible to respond to this bid. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination to UConn Health's West Loading Dock in Farmington, Connecticut, under Incoterms 2020. The solicitation includes supporting documentation consisting of the main ITB document, an ITB spreadsheet, UConn Health's standard contract revised December 9, 2025, and Addendum 1.

Pricing must be itemized and may include volume discounts and multi-year pricing options, with payment due within thirty calendar days of invoice receipt and approval. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability and provide references from similar healthcare or educational institutions where comparable platforms have been successfully deployed. The contract will be governed by UConn Health's standard agreement template, which incorporates a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA-compliant handling of Protected Health Information. Vendors 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 per Connecticut law. Funding derives from UConn Health's operational budget for information technology and data management systems. 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. Contract term and renewal options are subject to negotiation following vendor selection. Questions should be directed to Patricia Berry at 860-679-1775 or pberry@uchc.edu.