Invitation to Submit Proposal - Waterbury

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services, Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer division, is soliciting lease proposals for office space to accommodate the Department of Corrections in Waterbury under solicitation number LP 26-01. The procurement seeks to lease up to 9,650 net usable square feet of office space with on-site, reserved, paved and lighted parking for 42 vehicles for a five-year term. The premises must be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities and have convenient access to public transportation. Interested property owners or their authorized representatives must submit proposals using the State of Connecticut "Proposal to Lease Space" form and a "Notice of Listing Agreement" if applicable by 3:00 p.m. on February 6, 2026, to the Department of Administrative Services at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402, Hartford, CT 06103, or via email to das.re@ct.gov. The State will give preference to proponents offering renewal options and/or termination clauses. Pricing terms are to be specified by the vendor, and proposals from option holders cannot be considered.

The procurement is open to all property owners or their authorized representatives with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the solicitation. Lease proposals valued at $50,000 or more require certification at the time of lease execution that the proposer and specified individuals have given no gifts to Department of Administrative Services personnel, pursuant to Connecticut General Statute 4-252; failure to provide this certification will result in disqualification. All persons submitting proposals are deemed Prospective State Contractors and are subject to prohibitions on gifts and campaign contributions under Connecticut General Statute 9-612. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure requirements are specified in the solicitation materials. The Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and submission of a proposal does not constitute a competitive bid or bind the State. Inquiries regarding the opportunity should be directed to Gary Bonaldi, Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer, at 860-713-5603 or gary.bonaldi@ct.gov.