Invitation to Submit Lease Proposal - Willimantic

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer division, is soliciting lease proposals for office space in Willimantic to support the Department of Developmental Services. The procurement seeks up to 8,700 net usable square feet of office space with mandatory on-site, reserved, paved and lighted parking for 70 vehicles. The premises must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and located in proximity to public transportation. The lease term is five (5) years, with proposals due by 3:00 p.m. on May 8, 2026, with the solicitation opening on April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The State has indicated a preference for proponents offering renewal options and/or termination clauses. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Gary Bonaldi at the DAS Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer division at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402, Hartford, CT 06106, telephone 860-713-7603, or via email at gary.bonaldi@ct.gov. Pricing and payment terms are to be specified by vendors in their proposals.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are identified in this solicitation, meaning all vendors are eligible to respond. However, proposals from option holders cannot be considered. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the solicitation documents. The solicitation does not identify a specific budget range or award value; rather, pricing will be determined through the competitive proposal process based on the terms and conditions offered by responding vendors.