COH6297_Aug_28_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, designated COH6297, opened August 3, 2026, at 11:30 AM EDT and closed August 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. The City seeks qualified respondents interested in utilizing a portion of the Blue Hills Recreation Center to deliver programs and services benefiting residents of the Blue Hills neighborhood and surrounding communities. The solicitation does not specify program categories, target populations, facility hours, staffing requirements, performance metrics, service levels, contract value, funding amount, contract term, or renewal options. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or formal question-and-answer period is documented in the solicitation materials.

Pricing and payment terms are vendor-specified, and the delivery term is Free On Board Destination. No contract value or estimated total value is stated in the solicitation, indicating this is a preliminary market-sensing exercise rather than a binding procurement with defined scope or budget. The solicitation has no line items and provides minimal financial guidance. Respondents are advised to contact the City's procurement representative, Susan Sheppard, at 550 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, telephone 860-757-9616, or smsheppard@hartford.gov, to clarify scope expectations and funding details before submitting expressions of interest. Respondents must register via the City of Hartford's procurement services website to submit their responses and maintain registration status.