This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in New Haven, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The New Haven Parks Department invites qualified businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits to submit proposals for long-term public-private partnership to access, use, promote, and manage various park facilities for the public benefit. We are seeking innovative collaborations that will help maximize the utility of our assets, expand community programming, increase access to amenities, ensure high maintenance standards, and deliver equitable services to all New Haven residents. Such partnerships may include but are not limited to: use of park facilities for programming, events, or classroom space, operations of a sustainable business or concession on parks grounds, or restoration and management of a park, park building, or park area. Parks and parks areas for which are suitable for these partnerships are further identified within this application. This effort is driven by the Department's "All Hands for New Haven Parks" strategic planning process. Through this plan, our vision is to foster a culture of public stewardship and collaboration to create a vibrant park system that is open accessible for all. New Haven Parks' goal is to maintain and steward high-quality spaces for a variety of programming and uses including nature-based education, outdoor recreation, sports, community programming, and events. Throughout the parks, there are numerous opportunities for enhanced partnerships to provide innovative programming and to increase the value that parks provide to our residents. Question Submission Deadline: December 17, 2025, 5:00pm