Long Jump Pit and/or Discus Cage Installation at 2 CREC Schools

The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) issued this Request for Proposal on December 25, 2025, seeking qualified vendors to construct athletic facility improvements at two Hartford County schools: the Academy of International Studies Middle High (1551 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, CT) and the Academy of Science and Innovation (600 Slater Road, New Britain, CT). The procurement encompasses the construction of two long jump runways with landing pits and the installation of two discus cages with all related components, with all work required to meet applicable National Federation of High School Athletics (NFHS) specifications and manufacturer standards. Installation for both projects is scheduled to commence in Spring 2026, weather permitting, on a standalone basis as athletic facility improvements. The solicitation opened at 7:00 AM EST on December 25, 2025, and closes on February 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. No formal bidders conference, mandatory site visit requirements, or specific question submission deadlines are identified in the available documentation. Interested vendors must access complete solicitation details through CREC's bid portal at www.crec.org/rfp, with inquiries directed to Cara Hart at 111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 (860-524-4021 or chart@crec.org).

The solicitation is designated as open to all qualified vendors with no disclosed set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondent types. No incumbent contractor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available documentation. The procurement does not disclose an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific funding sources. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified, and delivery is on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. The solicitation document does not provide line item specifications or detailed evaluation criteria beyond the requirement that all work comply with NFHS specifications and manufacturer standards.