Central Park Community Center Operations

The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting offers under RFP PKS-RFP-27-0430 for the administration and operation of the Central Park Community Center located at 920 South 2nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing recreational, educational, and cultural programs for adults and youth, ensuring a minimum of two staff members are on-site during all operational hours. The agreement begins December 1, 2026, with an initial three-year term and options to extend for an additional two years and five years, for a total potential duration of ten years. The contractor must maintain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and pay a monthly occupancy fee of 3,380.00 dollars. Awarding will be based on the most advantageous offer, evaluated on a 1,000-point scale covering the method of approach (400 points), qualifications and experience (350 points), and financial capability (250 points). Applicants must demonstrate at least three years of experience managing similar programs and provide financial documentation such as IRS Form 990. Compliance requirements include adhering to federal nondiscrimination statutes, FTA certifications for applicable funding, and Phoenix City Code regarding heat-related illness mitigation. The submission process is conducted exclusively through the OpenGov portal, requiring a technical proposal without pricing and several mandatory signed certifications.