UCHC5-219025367_Oct_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the University of Connecticut Health Center for a Starfish Storage Data Management Platform. The solicitation opened on August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT and closes on August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The scope of work encompasses data management and storage capabilities, including software licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support and maintenance services. Vendor questions are accepted from August 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT through August 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT. The solicitation has been designated as having no line items, and all vendors are eligible to respond. The contact for questions is Patricia Berry at UConn Health Center, 16 Munson Road, Farmington, Connecticut 06030, telephone 860-679-1775, email pberry@uchc.edu.

Evaluation of proposals will be based on technical capability, vendor experience, system performance, support and maintenance offerings, and cost-effectiveness. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability and provide references from similar healthcare or educational institutions with comparable platform deployments. Pricing must be itemized and may include volume discounts and multi-year pricing options. Delivery terms are FOB Destination to UConn Health's West Loading Dock in Farmington, Connecticut. Payment is due within thirty calendar days of invoice receipt and approval. The contract is governed by UConn Health's standard agreement template, which incorporates a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA-compliant handling of Protected Health Information. Contractors 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 as required by Connecticut law. Funding derives from UConn Health's operational budget for information technology and data management systems. Contract term and renewal options are subject to negotiation following vendor selection.