DEEP-2027-002-MM_Aug_4_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) solicitation issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for the establishment of farmers' markets at multiple state parks. DEEP is seeking public comment and feedback on a proposed draft Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit vendors interested in operating farmers' markets at designated state park locations, with potential expansion to additional sites identified through this RFI process. The RFI was issued on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of August 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. All vendors are eligible to respond. No specific line items have been designated for this solicitation, and delivery and payment terms are not applicable to this informational phase.

The RFI contains no specified pricing terms, set-asides, or estimated total contract value at this stage, as the solicitation is designed to gather stakeholder input before DEEP finalizes the RFP. No incumbent vendor information is provided. The RFI includes supporting documentation consisting of a preliminary RFI farmers market document and a sample contract template for reference. Interested parties should direct questions and submissions to Tenia Seay at DEEP.parksdivisionRFP@ct.gov. This RFI represents an early phase in the procurement process, with the formal RFP anticipated to follow based on feedback received during this information-gathering period.