Invitation to Submit Proposals for LP 26-32 DMHAS

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is soliciting lease proposals for up to 7,600 net usable square feet of office space in New Haven for the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, with proposals due October 20, 2026 at 3 p.m. EDT.

Only proposals from property owners or their authorized representatives will be considered; offers from option holders are excluded. The premises must include on-site, reserved, paved and lighted parking for 20 vehicles, be accessible to individuals with disabilities, and have access to 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 and, where applicable, a "Notice of Listing Agreement." The form requires comprehensive property information including building specifications, square footage calculations, accessibility compliance, parking details, typical floor plans, and recent property photographs. Proposers must submit tenant improvement allowances and base rent rates per net usable square foot per year. Operating expenses — including heat, utilities, maintenance, janitorial services, groundskeeping, security, and snow removal — must be clearly designated as either lessor or lessee responsibility with estimated costs per square foot.

Lease proposals with a value of $50,000 or more require certification at lease execution that the lessor, their company, and specified other individuals have given no gifts to Department of Administrative Services personnel under Connecticut General Statutes 4-252; failure to certify results in disqualification. All proposers are subject to prohibitions on gifts and campaign contributions under Connecticut General Statutes 9-612.

Proposals may be emailed to das.re@ct.gov with a copy to lex.simoneau@ct.gov or mailed to the Department of Administrative Services, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402, Hartford, Connecticut 06103. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. Inquiries should be directed to Lex Simoneau at 860-883-6409 or lex.simoneau@ct.gov. The State reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.