PeoplesBank Arena - Walk-Thru Metal Detectors

This Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued by the Capital Region Development Authority through Oak View Group on behalf of PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, seeking proposals from manufacturers and suppliers of new walk-thru metal detector units. The 16,000-seat venue, located at One Civic Center Plaza, hosts the Hartford Wolf Pack, UConn Men's ice hockey, UConn Men's and Women's basketball, as well as concerts, family shows, consumer events, and trade shows. The solicitation seeks new equipment units with no specific line items or quantities defined in the available documentation. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. The solicitation opened on October 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with vendor questions accepted through October 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT, and proposals due by October 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT. Interested vendors should contact Nick Turgeon at Oak View Group, PeoplesBank Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103, by telephone at 860-241-2237 or by email at nick.turgeon@oakviewgroup.com for additional information regarding metal detector specifications and requirements.

No set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions on eligible respondent types are documented in the available solicitation materials. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or existing infrastructure requirements for integration have been disclosed in the procurement documentation. The estimated total contract value has not been publicly disclosed in the solicitation documents provided. Prospective bidders should note that while no formal bidder's conference or mandatory site visit requirements are mentioned, contacting the project manager directly is recommended to obtain complete specifications and understand any facility-specific installation or operational requirements for the metal detection systems.