UCHC5-219025367_Sep_4_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by the University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) for the procurement of a Starfish Storage Data Management Platform. The solicitation number is UCHC5-219025367, with a bid submission window from August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT through August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Vendor questions may be submitted between August 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT and 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. All qualified vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation. The contract term and renewal options are subject to negotiation following vendor selection.

Delivery is on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis to UConn Health's West Loading Dock in Farmington, Connecticut, with payment terms specified by the vendor and 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 comparable platform deployments. Pricing must be itemized and may include volume discounts and multi-year pricing options. 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. Funding derives from UConn Health's operational budget for information technology and data management systems. No services or goods commence until a duly issued purchase order is received. 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.