Senior Center Activities Service

RFP Issued: March 26th, 2026

Networking/Bidders Conference No. 1: April 1st, 2026

Networking/Bidders Conference No. 2: April 2nd, 2026

Written Questions Due: April 3rd, 2026

Bidders Conferences List of Attendees Issued: April 6th, 2026

Addendum Issued: April 13th, 2026

Questions & Answers Issued: April 13th, 2026

Response Due: April 30th, 2026

Evaluation Period: April 30th, 2026 through May 28th, 2026

Optional Vendor Interviews: May 29th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award Issued: June 3rd, 2026

Contract Start Date: July 1st, 2026

The selected vendor will provide community-based activities for a senior center in Oakland, California. Services are aimed at promoting social connection, wellness, and engagement among older adults. Primary objectives include helping participants maintain well-being, independence, and dignity through opportunities for meaningful social interaction, recreation, education, and leadership development.

Program offerings will encompass a range of activities, including arts and crafts, music, dance, film screenings, cultural programming, book clubs, and group games. Physical fitness and wellness components such as exercise classes, walking groups, yoga, hiking, meditation, and gardening are expected. Educational workshops will include lifelong learning, language exchanges, leadership development, and employment support resources.

Vendors are also expected to provide opportunities for community engagement like volunteer programs, intergenerational activities, and civic events. Additional services include digital literacy and technology support (e.g., computer and smartphone classes, security awareness) as well as healthy living strategies, such as health screenings, mental health programs, benefits counseling, and cooking classes focused on nutrition.