6224_Apr_28_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Hartford, Connecticut, solicitation number 6224, seeking Restaurant Retail Technical Assistance Consulting Services. The solicitation invites qualified restaurant and retail consultants to provide comprehensive technical advisory services to improve city-based restaurant and retail operations, with a focus on restaurant fit-out, menu development, and overall business performance. The proposal period opens on November 26, 2024, at 4:30 PM EST and closes on December 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, with a vendor Q&A period running from November 26, 2024, at 4:45 PM EST through December 16, 2024, at 1:45 PM EST. The RFP is open to all vendors and aims to support the city's economic development goals by attracting diverse businesses and creating thriving retail environments.

The solicitation does not specify an estimated total value or budget range and has been designated as having no line items, suggesting a service-based contract focused on consulting and technical assistance. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. The primary contact is Susan Sheppard, who can be reached at 860-757-9616 or smsheppard@hartford.gov, located at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific set-aside designations are mentioned. The city seeks consultants with expertise in restaurant and retail operations, strategic planning capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to drive economic growth, with the ultimate objective of enhancing economic vitality and creating retail environments that serve both residents and visitors.