Request for Proposals to Purchase Surplus Property - Newington, Wethersfield.

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is accepting proposals to purchase two surplus state properties located in Hartford County on an "as is" basis through May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The first property at 525 Russell Road in Newington comprises approximately 159,823 square feet across three buildings—a five-story hospital building (113,120 sq. ft., constructed 1938), a four-story revenue building (45,056 sq. ft., constructed 1937), and a one-story morgue building (1,647 sq. ft., constructed 1946)—situated on approximately 29 acres. The second property at 300 Russell Road in Wethersfield contains approximately 9,600 square feet across two buildings—a one-story maintenance shop and boiler room (8,500 sq. ft., constructed 1940) and a one-story pump house (600 sq. ft., constructed 1980)—on approximately 19 acres, for a combined total of approximately 169,423 square feet on 48 acres. Proposals must be submitted electronically to DAS.RE@CT.GOV and include the State of Connecticut Real Property Proposal to Purchase Form with the proposed purchase price, bidder name, material conditions or contingencies, and estimated closing timeline. A ten percent deposit of the proposed purchase price via certified or bank check must accompany all proposals and will be refunded if the offer is not accepted. No interior access to structures will be provided until a preliminary preferred buyer is selected, though external tours are available by appointment. The state reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and withdraw the RFP at any time, and successful proposals require approval from the Commissioner of DAS, the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, the State Properties Review Board, the Office of the Attorney General, and relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly.

No set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are specified in the solicitation documentation, indicating that all vendors and organizations are eligible to respond. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors associated with this property sale opportunity. The state conveys title via quit-claim deed subject to all zoning and building ordinances, municipal regulations, and any recorded easements or encumbrances, and prospective purchasers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence, including inspections, surveys, and verification of zoning and permit requirements with the municipalities of Newington and Wethersfield. No specific budget range or estimated property value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Gary Bonaldi at the DAS Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer office at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402, Hartford, CT 06106, or by telephone at 860-713-7603. The properties are offered without warranties or representations regarding condition, zoning, permits, structural integrity, or mechanical systems.