Funding Opportunity for Community Programs in the City of Norwich

The City of Norwich, located in New London County, Connecticut, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number 23-52 seeking youth program proposals addressing the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement aims to support community programs that focus on public health issues, particularly for populations disproportionately affected by the pandemic due to preexisting disparities. Proposed programs must provide opportunities and activities that promote physical activity, pro-social engagement, positive youth development, and contribute to the overall health and emotional well-being of Norwich youth. The solicitation opened on February 22, 2023, at 11:15:00 AM EST and will close on March 20, 2023, at 4:00:00 PM EDT. While no specific evaluation criteria are explicitly detailed, proposals will likely be assessed on their ability to address pandemic-related community needs, potential impact on youth well-being, and alignment with the program's objectives. The primary contact for this solicitation is Kate Milde, who can be reached at 860-823-3778 or kmilde@cityofnorwich.org, located at 100 Broadway Room 212, Norwich, CT 06360.

The RFP is open to all vendors and does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The total funding available for this opportunity is up to $100,000, sourced entirely from American Rescue Plan Act funds, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified. The funding is designed as a one-time opportunity to support youth programs in Norwich, with no indication of potential contract renewals or future funding cycles. The RFP does not provide details about existing infrastructure or technology requirements for integration. Interested vendors are expected to develop comprehensive program proposals that directly address the community's pandemic-related challenges, with a specific focus on supporting youth who have been most significantly impacted by COVID-19's economic and social disruptions.