COH6297_Oct_15_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 City is inviting respondents to propose the utilization of a portion of the facility to serve residents of the Blue Hills neighborhood and surrounding communities. The solicitation period runs from August 3, 2026, at 11:30 AM EDT through August 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. No pre-bid conference, formal question-and-answer period, or site visit requirement is documented in the solicitation. The document does not specify program categories, staffing requirements, facility hours, target populations, performance metrics, service levels, or contract terms, indicating this is a preliminary market-sensing exercise rather than a binding procurement.

The solicitation contains no defined contract value, funding amount, or contract term. Pricing and payment terms are to be specified by vendors, with delivery terms designated as Free On Board Destination. No set-asides, incumbent information, or specific funding sources are identified. Respondents are advised to clarify scope expectations with the procurement contact, Susan Sheppard, at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, telephone 860-757-9616, or smsheppard@hartford.gov, before submitting expressions of interest. Respondents must register via the City of Hartford's procurement services website to submit and maintain registration status. The vague scope and absence of financial parameters suggest the City is in early-stage facility-use planning and may develop a more defined Request for Proposals or lease structure based on submitted responses.