34110_Feb_9_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) for athletic facility improvements at two Connecticut schools. CREC is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to construct two long jump runways with landing pits and install two discus cages with related components at the Academy of International Studies Middle High (1551 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, CT) and the Academy of Science and Innovation (600 Slater Road, New Britain, CT). All work must comply with National Federation of High School Athletics (NFHS) specifications and manufacturer standards. The solicitation opened on December 25, 2025, at 7:00 AM EST and closes on February 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Installation for both projects is scheduled to commence in Spring 2026, weather permitting. The solicitation document does not identify a formal bidders conference, mandatory site visit requirements, or specific deadlines for vendor questions. Interested vendors must access complete solicitation details through CREC's bid portal at www.crec.org/rfp.

The solicitation is designated as open to all qualified vendors with no disclosed set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondent types. No estimated total contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. Payment terms are vendor-specified, and delivery is on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent contractor, existing infrastructure integration requirements, specific funding sources, or detailed line item specifications and evaluation criteria beyond compliance with applicable NFHS specifications and manufacturer standards. Vendors with inquiries should contact Cara Hart at the Capitol Region Education Council, 111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 (860-524-4021 or chart@crec.org).