COH6297_Sep_24_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 invites respondents to propose utilization of a portion of the facility to serve residents of the Blue Hills neighborhood and surrounding communities. The response period runs from August 3, 2026 through August 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, 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, suggesting the City is in an early-stage planning phase. No contract term, renewal options, or award date has been established.

No contract value, funding amount, or specific budget has been stated in the solicitation. Pricing and payment terms are vendor-specified, with delivery terms designated as Free On Board Destination. The vague scope and financial silence indicate the City may use responses to develop a more defined Request for Proposal or lease structure in the future. Prospective respondents are advised to contact Susan Sheppard, the City's procurement contact, at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, telephone 860-757-9616, or smsheppard@hartford.gov to clarify scope expectations, specific program focus, minimum service volume requirements, or facility-use model details before submitting expressions of interest. Respondents must register via the City of Hartford's procurement services website to submit their responses and maintain registration status.