COH6297_Aug_24_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) solicitation document issued by the City of Hartford, Connecticut, seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and mission-driven partners to provide community-focused programs and services at the Blue Hills Recreation Center. The solicitation does not specify particular program categories, staffing requirements, facility hours, target populations, or performance metrics. Responses are due by August 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT, with the RFI period running from August 3, 2026, to August 22, 2026. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or formal question-and-answer period is documented in the solicitation materials. The City has not established a contract term, renewal options, or award date at this preliminary stage.

No contract value, funding amount, or budget has been specified for this opportunity. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified, with delivery on a Free On Board Destination basis. The solicitation represents an early-stage market-sensing exercise rather than a binding procurement with defined scope or deliverables. Respondents are advised to contact Susan Sheppard, the City's procurement contact, at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, telephone 860-757-9616, or smsheppard@hartford.gov to clarify scope expectations and facility-use parameters before submitting responses. Prospective respondents must register via the City of Hartford's procurement services website to submit expressions of interest and maintain registration status throughout the process.