Invitation to Submit Lease Proposal

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting lease proposals for the Judicial Department (JUD) through a Request for Proposal (RFP) designated as LP 21-22. The procurement seeks up to 22,762 net usable square feet of office space located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, with specific requirements including on-site, reserved, paved, and lighted parking for nine vehicles and access to EV charging stations. The lease term is set for five years, with proposals due by December 24, 2021, at 3:00 PM EST. Key objectives include securing accessible office space with proximity to public transportation and facilities that accommodate individuals with disabilities. Evaluation criteria prioritize proposals that offer purchase options, renewal options, and/or termination clauses. The solicitation specifies delivery terms as "Free On Board Destination" with vendor-specified payment terms, and interested parties must submit proposals directly through Thomas J. Pysh, Supervising Property Agent at the DAS Statewide Leasing & Property Transfer office in Hartford.

The RFP is open to all vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. Notably, offers from current option holders cannot be considered, which suggests a competitive and open procurement process. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement does not specify an estimated total value or budget range for the lease, leaving financial terms to be negotiated between the state and proposing property owners or representatives. Additionally, no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the documents. The solicitation appears designed to be flexible, allowing property owners to present proposals that meet the state's spatial and accessibility needs while providing potential additional contractual benefits such as purchase or renewal options.