Invitation to Submit Lease Proposal - Middletown

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is seeking lease proposals for the Department of Social Services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) designated as LP 24-08. The procurement is for up to 26,497 net usable square feet of office space located in Middletown, Connecticut, which must include 146 on-site, reserved, paved, and lighted parking spaces. The lease term is five years, with a preference for proposals that include renewal options and/or termination clauses. Potential lessors must ensure the premises are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities and have convenient public transportation access. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM EDT on March 28, 2024, and will be evaluated based on meeting the specified space requirements, accessibility standards, and offering flexible lease terms. The solicitation is open to property owners or their representatives, with the explicit exclusion of offers from option holders. The primary point of contact for this RFP is Gary Bonaldi from the DAS Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer office in Hartford.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualifying property owners. No incumbent vendor information or current lease details are provided in the documentation. The solicitation also does not outline a specific budget range or estimated total lease value for the five-year term. Delivery terms are specified as "Free On Board Destination" with vendor-specified payment terms. The lack of detailed financial information suggests that pricing and specific lease rate negotiations will be part of the proposal and subsequent review process. The procurement is specifically for the Department of Social Services and appears to be a standard lease acquisition process aimed at securing appropriate office space in the Middletown area. Potential lessors should be prepared to provide comprehensive details about their property, including specific accessibility features, parking arrangements, and potential lease flexibility.