COH6297_Oct_2_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 programs and services benefiting residents of the Blue Hills neighborhood and surrounding communities through utilization of a portion of the recreation center facility. The RFI was opened on August 3, 2026, at 11:30 AM EDT and closed on August 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. The solicitation does not define a formal bidders' conference, site visit, or vendor question-and-answer period. No award date or contract term has been specified in the documentation.

The solicitation contains no specified contract value, budget allocation, or funding source. Pricing and payment terms are designated as vendor-specified, with delivery terms listed as Free On Board Destination. The RFI represents a preliminary market-sensing exercise rather than a binding procurement with a defined scope, budget, or service requirements. The solicitation does not specify program categories, staffing requirements, facility hours, target populations, performance metrics, or service levels. 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 before submitting responses. Registration through the City of Hartford's procurement services website is required to submit Expressions of Interest.