COH6297_Sep_17_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 interested organizations to propose utilizing a portion of the facility to benefit residents of the Blue Hills neighborhood and surrounding communities. The RFI period opened August 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT and closes August 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. No pre-bid meetings, site visits, or formal question-and-answer period has been documented. The solicitation does not specify program categories, staffing requirements, facility hours, target populations, performance metrics, or service levels.

No contract value, funding amount, contract term, or renewal options are stated in the solicitation document. Pricing and payment terms are designated as vendor-specified, and delivery terms are listed as Free On Board Destination. This RFI represents an early-stage market-sensing exercise rather than a binding procurement with a defined scope or budget. Prospective respondents are advised to contact the City's procurement representative, Susan Sheppard at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, telephone 860-757-9616, or smsheppard@hartford.gov, to clarify scope expectations and program focus before submitting responses. Respondents must register through the City of Hartford's procurement services website to submit expressions of interest.