COH6297_Oct_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Expression of Interest (RFEI) solicitation document issued by the City of Hartford, Connecticut, seeking 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 defined program categories, staffing requirements, facility hours, target populations, or performance metrics. Respondents are expected to clarify scope expectations directly with the City before submitting proposals. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is August 22, 2026. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or formal question-and-answer period has been scheduled or documented. The solicitation does not specify a contract term, renewal options, or defined service levels, indicating this is a preliminary market-sensing exercise to gauge interest and capacity among potential partners.

No contract value, funding amount, or specific service volume requirements are stated in the solicitation. Pricing and payment terms are to be proposed by respondents. The vague scope and absence of financial parameters suggest the City is in early-stage facility-use planning and may subsequently develop a more detailed Request for Proposal or lease structure based on submitted expressions of interest. Interested organizations must register via the City of Hartford's procurement services website to submit responses and maintain active registration status. The procurement contact is Susan Sheppard, located at 550 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, telephone 860-757-9616, or smsheppard@hartford.gov. Prospective respondents are advised to verify with Sheppard whether a specific program focus, minimum service volume, or facility-use model exists before committing planning resources.