Invitation to Submit Proposal - Greater Hartford Region

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-03 to solicit proposals for the purchase of real property in the Greater Hartford Area for the Department of Motor Vehicles. The procurement seeks property owners or their authorized representatives to offer for sale up to 100,000 net usable square feet of office space with on-site, reserved, paved and lighted parking accommodating 500 or more vehicles. The state will evaluate proposals based on unspecified criteria with preference given to proponents offering electric vehicle charging station access, renewal options, and/or termination clauses. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to das.re@ct.gov in the Connecticut Real Property Proposal Form format by October 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Only sale proposals will be accepted; lease proposals and offers from option holders are explicitly prohibited. Prospective vendors may direct inquiries to Gary Bonaldi, Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer, at the Department of Administrative Services, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402, Hartford, Connecticut 06106, telephone 860-713-7603 or gary.bonaldi@ct.gov.

Any accepted proposal will be subject to approval by the Deputy Commissioner of DAS Real Estate and Construction, the Deputy Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, the State Properties Review Board, and the Attorney General's Office. For contracts valued at $50,000 or more, sellers must sign a certification at the time of executing the purchase and sale agreement confirming that no gifts have been given to specified state personnel as required by Connecticut General Statutes 4-252. Proposers are subject to prohibitions on gifts and campaign contributions under Connecticut General Statutes 9-612, and all property acquisitions are subject to Connecticut General Statutes 4b-21 and 4b-27. Sellers must submit the sale price and any material conditions or contingencies sought with their proposals. No estimated total contract value, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or specific funding sources are identified in the solicitation documents. The state reserves the right to unilaterally accept or reject any proposals and to negotiate with proponents to achieve the best interests of the state.