COH6297_Sep_10_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) solicitation 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 does not specify particular program categories, staffing requirements, facility hours, target populations, or performance metrics. Interested respondents are invited to submit expressions of interest between August 3, 2026, at 11:30 AM EDT and 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 intended beneficiaries are residents of the Blue Hills neighborhood and surrounding communities.

No estimated contract value, funding amount, contract term, or renewal options are stated in the solicitation. Pricing and payment terms are to be specified by vendors, and delivery is on a Free On Board Destination basis. This RFI represents an early-stage market-sensing exercise rather than a binding procurement with a defined scope or budget, and the City of Hartford may use responses to develop a more comprehensive RFP or lease structure at a later date. Prospective respondents must register through the City of Hartford's procurement services website to submit their expressions of interest. Inquiries should be directed to Susan Sheppard at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, by telephone at 860-757-9616, or by email at smsheppard@hartford.gov.