Invitation to Submit Lease Proposal Statewide

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in coordination with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), is soliciting lease proposals for up to 25 acres of mostly paved land designated for emergency vehicle training purposes. The property must include a drive or roadway between one-half to one mile in length suitable for emergency vehicle operations, on-site reserved paved and lighted parking for 60 vehicles, and must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and public transportation. Proposals must be submitted using the State of Connecticut "Proposal to Lease Space" form and, if applicable, a "Notice of Listing Agreement," with a deadline of 3 p.m. EST on December 17, 2025. The solicitation opened on November 18, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. EST and will remain open through December 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Preference will be given to proponents offering renewal options and/or termination clauses in their lease proposals. Proposals should be submitted to the Department of Administrative Services at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402, Hartford, CT 06103, or emailed to das.re@ct.gov. Inquiries may be directed to Gary Bonaldi at 860-713-5603 or gary.bonaldi@ct.gov.

Offers from option holders cannot be considered in this procurement. For leases valued at $50,000 or more, the awarded lessor must sign and submit a certification at lease execution confirming compliance with Connecticut General Statute 4-252 regarding gifts to DAS personnel and other specified individuals; failure to provide this certification will result in disqualification. Additionally, any person submitting a proposal is deemed a Prospective State Contractor and is subject to prohibitions on gifts and campaign contributions under Connecticut General Statute 9-612. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The State reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and faxed proposals will not be accepted. No specific award value or budget range is identified in the solicitation; pricing and payment terms are to be specified by the vendor in their proposal. Additional information and forms are available through CT Source at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard or by calling (860) 734-3369.