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Connecticut Partnerships in Parks Initiative Notice of Request for Information

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DEEP-2026-007-MMState & Local

Response Deadline11/22/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is issuing a Notice of Request for Information under solicitation number DEEP-2026-007-MM for the Partnerships in Parks initiative. The agency is seeking innovative ideas for private sector partnerships aimed at expanding tourism destinations within Connecticut State Parks, increasing public access to the outdoors, and elevating overall visitor experiences and outdoor recreation. This initiative is categorized under NAICS code 713990 and is managed through the DAS Procurement office for the state of Connecticut. The response deadline for this request for information has been extended from August 22, 2026, to November 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. As this is an RFI rather than a formal contract award, there are currently no specified pricing schedules, line items, or fixed periods of performance. Interested parties can coordinate through the primary contact at [email hidden] or via the CTSource Bid Board portal.

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CT DEEP seeks private partnerships to expand tourism and recreation in state parks.

Agency

Connecticut → DAS Procurement

NAICS

713990 - All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

Place of Performance

CT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Solicitation Change Details Report DEEP-2026-007-MM

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 20

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 22

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Response Deadline

11/22/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 24 days

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AgencyConnecticut → DAS Procurement

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCT, USA

Organization / AgencyConnecticut → DAS Procurement

Office AddressCT, USA

Contacts

Deep PartnershipsinparksPrimary Contact

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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) through the Partnerships in Parks initiative is seeking ideas for potential partnerships with the private sector to achieve the following goals: Elevating outdoor recreation and visitor experiences, Increasing access to the outdoors, Expanding tourism destinations in Connecticut State Parks.

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