Level Up: Westfield Sports Innovation Hub Operator RFQ Addendum

CITY OF WESTFIELD | LEVEL UP | OPERATOR RFQ
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WESTFIELD SPORTS INNOVATION HUB
Where sports, technology, and creative industries converge to commercialize ideas.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Addendum 01
Innovation Hub Operator | Initial Solicitation
September 21,2026
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ADDENDUM 01
1. Replace the Milestone Table in Section 6 (Anticipated Two-Stage Schedule) in its entirety with the following
Milestone Anticipated Timing
RFQ issued September 10, 2026
Statements of Qualifications due September 29, 2026
Shortlist Announced October 2, 2026
Interviews with Shortlisted Respondents October 6, 2026 (AM)
RFP Issued to Shortlisted Respondents October 9 or after
Written proposals due October 28, 2026
Operator selection and approval (contract execution to
Targeted by the end of November 2026
follow approval)
2. The City of Westfield received the following questions and offer the following responses/clarifications for use
by all potential respondents.
Q: Regarding Section 3.1, Minimum and Preferred Qualifications, Page 3:
* Section 3.1 allows minimum qualifications to be demonstrated by 'a respondent, or a clearly
integrated respondent team.' For a respondent proposing to work with a subcontractor or program
partner to meet one or more minimum qualifications, what level of formality is required at the RFQ
stage: a described working relationship, a letter of intent, or a signed agreement, with the
understanding that formal agreements would be finalized if shortlisted?
A: Respondents should describe working relationship with the understanding that a letter of intent would
be required, if shortlisted.
Q: Regarding Section 2.2, Work Already Underway, Page 3
* Section 2.2 notes the City has secured verbal commitments and is negotiating agreements with
prospective companies and ecosystem partners. Will shortlisted or selected respondents receive a
summary of this existing pipeline prior to or during the RFP stage, to support planning for initial
cohort recruitment and staffing?
A: Shortlisted or selected respondents will receive a summary of the existing pipeline prior to the RFP
stage and Interviews.
Q: Regarding Section 4, Statement of Qualifications Requirements, Page 5
* Section 4 references 'required forms' as excluded from the page count but does not list them. Can
the City confirm which forms or certifications are required with the submission, beyond the Section 8
certification page?
A: Section 8 certification page is the only form required for an RFQ submission.
All other requirements of the RFQ remain unchanged.
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