Invitation to Submit Proposals for LP 26-17 DMHAS

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is soliciting lease proposals for office space in Waterbury to accommodate the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services under LP 26-17 DMHAS, with proposals due June 23, 2026 at 3 p.m. Only proposals from property owners or their authorized representatives are eligible; offers from option holders will not be considered.

The required space is up to 6,031 net usable square feet with on-site, reserved, paved and lighted parking for 42 cars. The premises must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and served by public transportation. The lease term is five years. Preference will be given to proponents offering renewal options and/or termination clauses.

Proposals must be submitted using the State of Connecticut "Proposal to Lease Space" form, available through the CT Source portal at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard. Respondents must detail building specifications including property ownership, zoning, lot size, accessibility features, mechanical systems, square footage, and available space; specify the tenant improvement allowance and base rent per net usable square foot per year; identify responsibility for operating expenses including heat, utilities, janitorial services, building maintenance, groundskeeping, security, and parking; and provide a recent property photograph, neighborhood map, typical floor plan, and marketing materials. A Notice of Listing Agreement is required if a real estate agent submits on behalf of the owner.

Submissions are addressed to the Department of Administrative Services, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, Attention: Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer - Suite 1402, with email copies to das.re@ct.gov and lex.simoneau@ct.gov. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. If the lease value is $50,000 or more, the property owner or representative must execute a certification at lease execution attesting that no gifts have been provided to specified state personnel in accordance with Connecticut General Statute 4-252; failure to certify results in disqualification. All proposers are subject to Connecticut General Statute 9-612 prohibitions on gifts and campaign contributions.