RFP2023-145 Community Programs

 

INTRODUCTION

The City is soliciting requests for proposals (RFP) to identify qualified non-profit 501(c)(3) vendor(s) interested in operating youth, adult, and/or senior, athletic, recreation, sports leagues, fitness, health, education, life skills training, emotional development, enrichment or other community programs using City facilities, at minimal cost to City residents. The City’s preference is to contract with a sole vendor, if possible, that can provide all of the services requested, or that has relationships with other non-profit vendors who jointly can provide all requested services. The selected vendor(s) will be required to operate according to the terms and conditions set forth in a formal agreement with the City upon award.

The North Park Community Center includes an, auditorium, commercial kitchen, computer lab, a dance room, class rooms, and an indoor basketball court.

Vendor(s) may be selected from among responding vendors based on a thorough analysis of each vendor’s ability to provide the City with the highest demand and quality programs.

Vendors should seek to establish and maintain a disciplined approach to management and operating services, and have an understanding that safety, health and wellness, community and personal growth, attendance and fun are the key priorities in managing and operating successful programs.  Vendors must be committed to providing the highest level of services.  They must also recognize the need for community programs and activities that add excitement, education, training and value, and build long lasting relationships with the community. 

It is the responsibility of the vendor(s) to determine that adequate space and utilities are available to support their specific program needs.  The City will work to meet each vendor’s needs when possible.  The City also reserves the right to make changes and adjustments to City facility assignments before and/or during any program, to accommodate City-run programs or needs. Appropriate buffers before and after a program will be determined by the City.

Vendors are responsible for their own activity set-ups and break-downs.  Vendors are responsible to leave the City facilities as they found it upon arrival. Any and all equipment and supplies needed for a program are at the sole expense of the vendor. The City does not guarantee storage space for programs.