Middletown Civic Plus #2026-019

City of Middletown Seeks Nonprofit Financial Agent for Middletown Pride Programs and Events

The City of Middletown, Connecticut is seeking a qualified 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organization to serve as the Financial Agent for Middletown Pride, a major community partnership supporting LGBTQIA2S+ programs and the annual PrideFEST event. - Government Buyer: - City of Middletown, Connecticut - Purchasing Department, Room 112, Municipal Building - Contact: Donna L. Formato, CPPB, NIGP-CPP - Eligible Vendors: - Only 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations may apply - Products/Services Requested: - Financial Agent Services for Middletown Pride - Fiscal sponsorship and segregated fund management - Collection, disbursement, and accounting of funds - Financial reporting to the City’s LGBTQIA+ Commission and Mayor - Event coordination for PrideFEST and year-round programs - Website and social media administration - Vendor and personnel management - Community outreach and merchandise management - Security coordination for events - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must provide fiscal sponsorship and comply with the City’s Affirmative Action Plan - Must coordinate with city officials and local partners (e.g., Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, Middlesex Health, Wesleyan University) - Five-year contract term with workload peaking around the annual PrideFEST event - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The City of Middletown is seeking proposals from 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations to serve as the Financial Agent for Middletown Pride, a partnership involving the City and local institutions. The Financial Agent will be responsible for the collection, disbursement, and accounting of funds, as well as providing basic administration for Middletown Pride and its programs. Middletown Pride hosts year-round programs and the flagship event, Middletown PrideFEST, which attracts 35,000 people annually. Proposal documents are available at the Purchasing Office or online, and proposals must comply with the City's Affirmative Action Plan.

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