UCHC5-219025367_Oct_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document issued by the University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) for a Starfish Storage Data Management Platform. The invitation to bid (ITB) was released on August 17, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of August 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The vendor question and answer period runs from August 17, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. through August 20, 2026, at 1:45 p.m. EDT. The scope includes data management and storage capabilities with software licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support and maintenance. All vendors are eligible to respond. Delivery terms are Free On Board (FOB) Destination to UConn Health's West Loading Dock in Farmington, Connecticut. The contact for this procurement is Patricia Berry at 16 Munson Road, Farmington, CT 06030, telephone 860-679-1775, email pberry@uchc.edu.

Pricing is vendor-specified, with payment terms due within thirty calendar days of invoice receipt and approval. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability and provide references from similar healthcare or educational institutions with successfully deployed comparable platforms. The contract is governed by UConn Health's standard agreement template, which incorporates a Business Associate Agreement (Exhibit A) for HIPAA-compliant handling of Protected Health Information. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability 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. New intellectual property created under the contract becomes UConn Health property, while contractors retain rights to existing intellectual property. Contract term and renewal options are subject to negotiation following vendor selection. 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 transition to alternative suppliers thirty to forty-five calendar days before expiration at no additional cost.