Bid No. 18-117; Operation of Summer/Soccer Camp

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a qualified, experienced individual or firm to organize and operate a six-week summer day camp serving approximately 100 campers per week between the ages of 7 and 14 at Camp Wilder, Parker Street. The selected vendor will also be required to run a minimum of 20 participants in a soccer skills, training, and conditioning clinic at various locations in the city as determined by the City. The initial contract term is for one year, with options to extend for two additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on March 22, 2018 at the Office of Procurement in City Hall. All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing by March 15, 2018. The City has a 20% goal for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation in this procurement, and the City reserves the right to waive any informality and reject any or all proposals if it is in the public interest to do so.

The City of Springfield has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors for these services. The RFP does not specify a budget range or award value, but it is clear the City is looking for a qualified and experienced vendor to provide these summer camp and soccer clinic services. Vendors must be able to demonstrate their capabilities and past experience in operating similar programs to be considered for this opportunity.