Contract AwardParks & RecreationDetected Jun 18, 2026

On May 14, 2026, the Board approved purchase of the National Fitness Campaign equipment for a fitness Court/Studio to be installed at Round Barn Farm Park. The item is being purchased as a sole-source acquisition because the fitness court is a trademarked outdoor infrastructure product. 54 line item labeled “Fitness Court,” showing significant funded scope for the equipment and related work.While the primary vendor (National Fitness Campaign) is decided, there will likely be follow-on needs such as site prep, concrete, lighting, signage, programming, and maintenance. Construction firms, fitness program providers, and sponsorship sellers can align with this project for implementation and ongoing programming support.

Budget shows related grant revenue (Ivanhoe Grant Project and Round Barn grants) but does not explicitly link those to the Fitness Court line.

Manhattan Park DistrictNational Fitness Campaign Court/Studio at Round Barn Farm Park

Why this matters for vendors

Pre-RFP signals like this typically surface 6–18 months before a formal RFP is posted. Vendors who engage during the planning window help shape requirements, build relationships with decision-makers, and position ahead of the competition before the solicitation goes public.

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

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About this pre-RFP signal

What is a pre-RFP signal?

A pre-RFP signal is an early indicator that a government agency is planning a purchase — a project discussed in a board meeting, a budget line item, a new hire, or a grant award — captured before a formal RFP or bid is published. Acting on signals gives SLED and B2G vendors months of lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.

When will Manhattan Park District issue an RFP for this project?

Pre-RFP signals typically surface 6–18 months before a formal solicitation is published. Civic IQ tracks Manhattan Park District's meeting records, agendas, and budgets continuously and updates this signal as the project moves through the buying cycle toward an RFP.

How can vendors engage with Manhattan Park District before the RFP is published?

Vendors who reach out during the planning window can help shape requirements and build relationships with the decision-makers running the project. A free Civic IQ account unlocks this signal's source document, forecasted RFP timing, and verified Manhattan Park District decision-maker contacts.

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