City RFP - Veterans Resource Center Program Manager

The City of Stamford has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the position of Veterans Resource Center Program Manager, identified by solicitation number 2026.0178. The project is supported entirely or partially through American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, emphasizing the importance of adherence to federal funding regulations, including compliance with 2 C.F.R. 200 and registration with SAM.gov. The RFP was posted on October 23, 2025, with a submission deadline of November 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. Interested vendors can access all relevant documents, including proposals, drawings, and specifications, through the ProcureWare platform, where questions regarding the solicitation must also be submitted online. The project is managed by Carmen Hughes, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, with primary contact being James Dignoti at the City of Stamford. The contract size is estimated to range between $50,000 and $150,000, and the project is categorized under NAICS code 441110, which pertains to automobile dealers, indicating the nature of the procurement. There is no requirement for a bid deposit or pre-proposal meeting, and all vendors are eligible to respond. The solicitation emphasizes transparency and compliance with federal funding regulations, ensuring that the selected program manager will support the development and management of the Veterans Resource Center in Stamford, contributing to the city's efforts to serve its veteran community effectively.