UCHC5-219025367_Sep_1_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the University of Connecticut Health Center for a Starfish Storage Data Management Platform. The solicitation number is UCHC5-219025367, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The bid period opens August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, with vendor questions accepted from August 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM through August 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT. UConn Health seeks qualified suppliers to provide data management and storage capabilities, including software licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support and maintenance services. The scope encompasses evaluation 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 successfully deployed comparable platforms. The contract will be governed by UConn Health's standard agreement template and incorporates a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA-compliant handling of Protected Health Information. Delivery is DPU (Incoterms 2020) to UConn Health's West Loading Dock in Farmington, Connecticut.

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. No services or goods commence until a duly issued purchase order is received. 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 in compliance with Connecticut law. 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. 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. The primary contact is Patricia Berry at UConn Health Center, 16 Munson Road, Farmington, CT 06030, telephone 860-679-1775, email pberry@uchc.edu.