Invitation to Submit Lease Proposal - Bridgeport

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking lease proposals from property owners or representatives for up to 57,430 net usable square feet of office space located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The primary objective is to secure a lease for the Department of Social Services with a five-year term, requiring on-site, reserved, paved, and lighted parking for 290 cars. Key requirements include premises that are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities and have direct access to public transportation. The solicitation, identified as RFP LP 24-07, will accept proposals through March 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EDT, with a clear preference for proposals that include renewal options and/or termination clauses. The evaluation will focus on meeting the specified space and accessibility requirements, with proposals being submitted directly to Gary Bonaldi at the DAS Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer office in Hartford. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with vendors required to specify their own payment terms.

The solicitation is open to all vendors, with a specific exclusion of offers from option holders. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or socioeconomic restrictions are mentioned in the documentation. The RFP does not provide information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure, nor does it disclose an estimated total contract value or specific budget range. While the solicitation indicates that interested parties can submit proposals, there are no detailed line items or predefined evaluation questions. Potential respondents will need to carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the complete submission requirements and ensure their proposed space meets the State of Connecticut's precise specifications for the Department of Social Services office location in Bridgeport.