Rowing Program Operator

The Town of Greenwich, Connecticut is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 7932 to procure a Rowing Program Operator to manage and operate the Town's rowing program. The procurement requires the selected vendor to operate a rowing program with an April 15 operational start date, providing instruction and management services for recreational rowing activities. Key qualifications include demonstrated experience operating a rowing program or related business, experience with boating and instruction in Long Island Sound or similar bodies of water, experience working with municipalities, and the capability to safely and successfully operate a rowing program. The vendor will not have access to the Chimes Building for operations and will not be dependent on dock use for launching rowing shells or coaching launches. The evaluation criteria allocate 100 total points across seven categories: proposed annual license fee with a minimum of $122,500 (10 points), experience operating a rowing program or related business (10 points), boating and instructional experience (10 points), overall quality and content of the proposal including unique attributes and creative ideas (35 points), experience working with municipalities (5 points), capability to safely operate a rowing program (10 points), and appropriate fit for the opportunity (20 points). The proposal submission deadline is November 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, and the Town is not currently accepting electronic bids; all submissions must follow the specified physical submission instructions outlined in the RFP package and Addendum 1.

The procurement does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises; all vendors are eligible to submit proposals. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are specified in the available solicitation documents. The RFP does not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range; however, the evaluation criteria establish that vendors must propose a minimum annual license fee of $122,500. The contract term length remains as originally stated in the RFP documents, with the operational period commencing April 15 as specified. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Daniel Centofanti at the Town of Greenwich, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830, by telephone at 203-622-7882, or by email at Daniel.Centofanti@greenwichct.gov.