UCHC5-219025367_Oct_7_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) for the procurement of a Starfish Storage Data Management Platform. The solicitation, numbered UCHC5-219025367, was opened on August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT and closed on August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The vendor question-and-answer period ran from August 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT through August 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM 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. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability and provide references from similar healthcare or educational institutions where comparable platforms have been successfully deployed. The contract term and renewal options are subject to negotiation following vendor selection.

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. Delivery is under 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 for HIPAA-compliant handling of Protected Health Information. All new intellectual property created under the contract becomes UConn Health property, while the contractor retains rights to existing intellectual property. 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 deemed in its best interests.