COH6297_Sep_11_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 City is inviting respondents to propose programs that would serve residents of the Blue Hills neighborhood and surrounding communities by utilizing a portion of the recreation center facility. The solicitation does not specify program categories, staffing requirements, facility hours, target populations, performance metrics, or service levels. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by August 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. No formal pre-bid meeting, site visit, or structured question-and-answer period is documented in the solicitation materials.

The solicitation contains no defined contract value, funding amount, contract term, or renewal options. Pricing and payment terms are to be vendor-specified, with delivery on a Free On Board Destination basis. The City has not identified an incumbent nor specified any set-asides for this opportunity. The vague scope and absence of financial details indicate this is a preliminary market-sensing exercise rather than a binding procurement with defined deliverables. Prospective respondents are advised to contact the procurement officer, Susan Sheppard, at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, telephone 860-757-9616, or smsheppard@hartford.gov, to clarify scope expectations, program focus, minimum service volume requirements, and the intended facility-use model before investing planning effort in a response.