Opportunity
Connecticut Portal #27ECD2549
Consulting to assess makerspace capabilities and recommend grant-program best practices
Posted
October 03, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
27ECD2549
NAICS
541611
Connecticut is seeking consulting support to assess makerspace capabilities and inform a state-funded grant program. - Buyer: State of Connecticut, through DAS Procurement; the soliciting office is the DECD Office of Manufacturing. - Opportunity: Connecticut Community Makerspace Initiative. - Requested service: One consulting engagement to assess existing makerspace capabilities, identify gaps and opportunities, gather data, and prepare a final recommendations memo with best practices for an Office of Manufacturing grant program. - Estimated value: $80,000. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are named.
Description
The DECD Office of Manufacturing is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct an environmental scan and gather data on existing capabilities, gaps, and opportunities for a state-funded project. The firm will use its findings to produce a final recommendations memo outlining best practices for an Office of Manufacturing grant program. The estimated value is $80,000, and the solicitation is not line-item based.