Invitation to Submit Lease Proposal - Bridgeport

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, is soliciting lease proposals for commercial office space located in Bridgeport, Fairfield County. The procurement seeks up to 57,430 net usable square feet of office space with on-site, reserved, paved, and lighted parking for 290 vehicles. The premises must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and provide access to public transportation. The lease term will be five years, with preference given to proposers offering renewal options and/or termination clauses. Proposals must be submitted by 3 p.m. on December 31, 2025, using the State of Connecticut "Proposal to Lease Space" form and a "Notice of Listing Agreement" if applicable. Submissions should be directed to the Department of Administrative Services, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402, Hartford, CT 06103, with Solicitation Number LP 25-20, or emailed to das.re@ct.gov. For additional information, interested parties may contact Gary Bonaldi at the DAS Leasing Division by telephone at 860-713-5603 or email at gary.bonaldi@ct.gov.

Proposals may be submitted by property owners or their authorized representatives; however, offers from option holders cannot be considered. All proposers submitting lease proposals are deemed Prospective State Contractors and are subject to prohibitions on gifts and campaign contributions under Connecticut General Statute 9-612. For leases valued at $50,000 or more, the awarded proposer must execute a certification at lease execution confirming that no gifts have been provided to Department of Administrative Services personnel or other specified individuals, as required by Connecticut General Statute 4-252. The solicitation does not specify a particular funding amount or budget range, as pricing terms are vendor-specified and will be determined through the proposal evaluation process. The Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and the submission of a proposal does not constitute a binding agreement or competitive bid. Proposal forms and related information are available through the CT Source portal at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard or by calling 860-734-3369.