COH6297_Sep_1_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 utilizing a portion of the facility to serve residents of the Blue Hills neighborhood and surrounding communities. The RFI period runs from August 3, 2026, at 11:30 AM EDT through August 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. The document does not specify program categories, staffing requirements, facility hours, target populations, performance metrics, or service levels. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or formal question-and-answer period is documented in the solicitation materials.

The estimated total contract value is not specified in the solicitation, and pricing and payment terms are to be vendor-specified. The solicitation includes no defined line items, contract term, renewal options, or funding amounts and sources. This is characterized as a preliminary market-sensing exercise rather than a binding procurement, suggesting the City is in early-stage facility-use planning and may use responses to develop a more detailed Request for Proposal or lease structure in the future. Prospective respondents must register via the City of Hartford's procurement services website to submit expressions of interest and are advised to contact procurement contact Susan Sheppard at 860-757-9616 or smsheppard@hartford.gov to clarify scope expectations before submitting.