Invitation to Submit Proposals for LP 26-31

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is soliciting lease proposals for office space in Danbury under LP 26-31, with proposals due October 5, 2026 at 3 p.m. EDT.

The state seeks up to 13,573 net usable square feet to house the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services for a five-year term. The premises must include on-site, reserved, paved and lighted parking for 59 vehicles; be accessible to individuals with disabilities; and offer accessibility to public transportation. Proposals must come from property owners or their authorized representatives — offers from option holders will not be considered.

Preference will be given to proponents offering renewal options and/or termination clauses. The state has not specified an estimated contract value, pricing structure, or set-asides. Proposers are required to specify base rent per net usable square foot per year, tenant improvement allowances, and responsibility allocation for operating expenses including heat, utilities, janitorial services, building maintenance, security, and groundskeeping. Submissions must include the lease proposal form, recent photographs, neighborhood maps, floor plans, and available marketing materials, all certified and signed by the property owner or authorized agent.

Questions should be directed to Lex Simoneau, DAS Leasing, 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103; telephone 860-883-6409 or email lex.simoneau@ct.gov. The solicitation opened September 16, 2026.