Invitation to Submit Proposal RFP 25-05

The State of Connecticut, through the Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, is soliciting proposals to purchase 40 to 60 acres of usable and developable real property suitable for an emergency vehicle operations course (EVOC) facility. The property must be located anywhere within Connecticut and have access to public water, sewer, and gas utilities. Proposers must submit sale proposals only; lease proposals and offers from option holders are ineligible for consideration. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to das.re@ct.gov and must include the proponent's name, sale price, any material conditions or contingencies, and the State of Connecticut Real Property Proposal Form available on the CTsource portal. The submission deadline is January 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with the solicitation period opening on December 16, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. EST. Inquiries should be directed to Gary Bonaldi at the Department of Administrative Services, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402, Hartford, Connecticut 06106, or by telephone at 860-713-5603. No bidders' conferences or site visits are specified in the solicitation materials, and the State reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate with any proponent to obtain terms in the State's best interest.

All vendors and property owners are eligible to respond to this opportunity, with no designated set-asides or restrictions based on business classification. However, all contracts valued at $50,000 or more require seller certification that no gifts have been given to Department of Administrative Services personnel or other specified individuals, as mandated by Connecticut General Statutes § 4-252. Additionally, proposed sellers must comply with gift and campaign contribution prohibitions under Connecticut General Statutes § 9-612. Upon acceptance, any purchase and sale agreement is 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. No incumbent contractors, specific funding amounts, or budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. The State has not provided pricing guidance or disclosed the funding source for this real property acquisition.