Invitation to Submit Lease Proposal- Greater Hartford Area

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is seeking lease proposals for up to 18,000 net usable square feet of office or industrial space located in the Greater Hartford Area. The solicitation, identified as LP 23-32, requires a property with on-site, reserved, paved, and lighted parking for 500 cars, specifically seeking a facility with 15 full-height lift garage bays (measuring 34'Dx16'Wx18'H) and 4 flat garage bays (measuring 34'Dx16'Wx10'H). The lease term is five years, with options for one or two additional five-year renewal periods. Critical requirements include full accessibility for individuals with disabilities and proximity to public transportation. Proposals must be submitted by 3 p.m. on October 21, 2023, with the solicitation period running from September 26 to October 3, 2023. The space will be used by the Department of Administrative Services, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned. The opportunity appears open to all property owners or their representatives, with the notable exception that offers from current option holders cannot be considered. No estimated total contract value is provided in the documentation, and there are no specified funding sources or budget ranges disclosed. The contact for questions and submissions is Gary Bonaldi from the DAS Leasing office located at 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford. The solicitation (LP 23-32) has no defined line items and no additional documentation requirements, suggesting a straightforward leasing proposal process focused primarily on meeting the specified space and accessibility requirements.