Invitation to Submit Lease Proposal - New Haven

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking lease proposals for the Department of Social Services to acquire up to 52,000 net usable square feet of office space located in New Haven County. The procurement is a solicitation for a five-year lease with options for one or two additional five-year renewal periods. Specific requirements include on-site, reserved, paved, and lighted parking for 260 vehicles with access to electric vehicle charging stations. The proposed premises must be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities and have convenient access to public transportation. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. on October 9, 2023, with preference given to submissions that include purchase options, renewal options, and/or termination clauses. The solicitation opened on September 21, 2023, and interested property owners or their representatives are invited to submit detailed lease proposals that meet the specified requirements.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified property owners or representatives who can meet the specified space and accessibility requirements. The documents do not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the lease. Payment terms will be vendor-specified, with delivery terms designated as "Free On Board Destination." Gary Bonaldi from the DAS Leasing office in Hartford is listed as the contact person for any questions regarding the solicitation. The State has explicitly stated that offers from current option holders cannot be considered in this procurement process.