COH6297_Oct_16_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 invites respondents to propose utilization of a portion of the facility to serve residents of the Blue Hills neighborhood and surrounding communities. The response period runs from August 3, 2026 through August 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or formal question-and-answer period is documented in the solicitation materials. The document does not specify program categories, staffing requirements, facility hours, target populations, performance metrics, service levels, or contract term details.

No estimated total contract value, funding amount, or renewal options are stated in the solicitation. Pricing and payment terms are specified as vendor-determined, with delivery terms designated as Free On Board Destination. The solicitation contains no line items or specific scope requirements, indicating this is an early-stage market-sensing exercise rather than a binding procurement with defined deliverables. Respondents must register through the City of Hartford's procurement services website to submit expressions of interest. The City's procurement contact is Susan Sheppard, located at 550 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, telephone 860-757-9616, or smsheppard@hartford.gov. The vague scope suggests the City may use responses to develop a more detailed RFP or facility-use agreement in subsequent stages.